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In the interest of transparency, and because I want to track how Southpoint Access grows and evolves over time, I thought I’d start sharing monthly statistics with readers like you. First, let me note that the projected readership area falls primarily inside zipcodes 27707, 27709, 27713, and 27517. The
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SoDu We Poll Results
Southpoint Access recently asked readers to share their insights and experiences regarding youth activities in South Durham. The results: Half the respondents indicated that their family participates in youth sports and other activities at least once a week. A third are involved in activities once a month. Nearly 17% reported
Dining
Durham County property records confirm that a Del Taco restaurant is coming to the old Thai 55 location near N.C. Hwy. 54 and Apex Highway in South Durham. A company spokesperson was less forthcoming: “There are no additional details to share regarding the Durham location at this time.” What
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Housing Market Reports
Occasionally, Southpoint Access will provide data about the local real-estate market pertinent to zip codes in our readership area: In the 27713 zip code, median home prices reached about $438,000 – up 4.2% compared to the same time in 2022, according to Redfin.com. The market is listed as
Development
A 702-unit housing project called Sheffield Farms is set for consideration by the Durham Planning Commission on Feb. 13. The proposal would turn 218.5 acres of rural residential land to planned-development residential, with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments off Farrington Mill Road. Developer Erica Leatham of
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News
South Durham residents may see further progress this year in fixing the all-too-familiar tangle of traffic where Hope Valley Road meets Garrett Road near Jordan High School. The City of Durham has one more community meeting expected this spring before starting to acquire right-of-way for property to build an extension
Health Inspection Reports
On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode. TL;DR Version: Top scores (100/100)
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Columns
Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers:Text of the Audio File:Every couple of days, I post on Threads, urging people to check out the ultra-local news on Southpoint Access.Once, this yielded a snarky (but
Dining
Run a restaurant that serves customers in South Durham? Southpoint Access wants to hear from you! Help us showcase our community’s vibrant culinary scene and take the opportunity to highlight your establishment and share your story. Loading…
Southpoint Access
I can’t be (everything) everywhere all at once, so I need my neighbors to help Southpoint Access better reflect who we are and what we do from day to day. That’s why I’ve created this form for readers to submit their photos from around the area, which
Columns
Junction 54, an occasional podcast/column by Southpoint Access Editor and Publisher Wes Platt, is available to Dear Reader-level subscribers:Text of the Audio File:More than 30 years ago, I sat at my desk on the third floor of Cooper Hall at the University of South Florida, pretty openly
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Are you passionate about South Durham and eager to share your insights and expertise? I’m excited to invite you to apply for a unique opportunity to shape the narrative of the neighborhoods we call home. Southpoint Access is forming a 7-member Community Editorial Advisory Board, and I am looking