News
The state of North Carolina would invest more than $1 billion to bolster public schools rather than funding private-school vouchers under the 2024-2025 budget plan proposed this week by Gov. Roy Cooper. The budget plan includes: * An average 8.5% teacher raise, plus a retention bonus for most teachers. * $725
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Dear Neighbors, In a world where big media often overlooks the local narrative, Southpoint Access stands out by bringing you news that is not just close to home, but about your home. Our commitment is to deliver in-depth coverage on the topics that matter most to you—schools, local government,
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Southpoint Access Community Messages
To all our neighbors in South Durham who love the environment, consider this quote by Rachel Carson from The Sense of Wonder: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” Got your own messages to share? Click here
Southpoint Access Community Messages
As we await the arrival of the April 8 solar eclipse, a message for our neighbors in South Durham from the pen of Montesquieu: “Religious wars are not caused by the fact that there is more than one religion, but by the spirit of intolerance…the spread of which can
Local Government
Woodcroft Parkway is slated for resurfacing this year and until May 1, residents can provide public comment about the project. The City of Durham has hired design contractors Kittleson & Associates and Three Oaks Engineering to plan the project, which stretches 1.86 miles from Fayetteville Road to Hope Valley
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Birthdays
Catherine Constantinou celebrated her birthday on March 22. She lives in the Hope Valley Ridge neighborhood of South Durham. She’s the tolerant and supportive spouse of Wes Platt, Southpoint Access editor and publisher, and mother of two children, John Michael and Athena. Happy (belated) birthday from Southpoint Access, Catherine!
News
South Durham’s Hope Valley Elementary School Parent Teacher Association offers several opportunities and initiatives to help students and staff, from clothing donations to educational activities. Here’s a quick rundown on what was shared in the latest PTA newsletter: * Clothing Donations Needed for Front Office: Ms. Angie is seeking
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My old Patreon has been quiet for several months, dormant in a digital chrysalis waiting to find out what it’s destined to become. When it started, it was devoted to my work on OtherSpace MUSH, a sci-fi interactive storytelling game. It evolved beyond that to broader game development and
Southpoint Access Community Messages
To all our neighbors in South Durham, consider the following words of encouragement that originated with basketball legend Charles Barkley: “The only difference between a good shot or a bad shot is if it goes in or not.” Got your own messages to share? Click here to find out how
Business
Businesses and community organizations serving customers in South Durham are invited to add their information to the new free directory available here on the Southpoint Access site. For no charge, you can share information about your restaurant, your pet grooming service, your escape room, your beauty salon! Visit the directory
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I appreciate the support shown by subscribers to Southpoint Access during its early months. Now, I want to provide support to subscribers by sharing their messages about births, birthdays, graduations, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, new jobs, promotions, retirements, or just words of encouragement to the South Durham community at large. It’
Development
Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link! The Durham Planning Commission on March 12 is set to hear proposals about three South Durham development projects. One would add up to 300 residential units at the south end of Fayetteville Road near N.C. Highway