![[Video] To the Point Episode 14: Durham Early Voting - Make It Count!](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/10/to-the-point-video-14-thumbnail-template.png)
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Video Details: In the 14th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, talks about the motivations behind third-party voting ahead of the start of early voting for the general election in Durham! * Use discount code SODUPOSSE2024 to get 50% off the monthly subscription fee.
![[Video] To the Point Episode 13: Durham Schools Still Struggling at the Wheel?](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/09/to-the-point-video-13-thumbnail-template.png)
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Video Details: In the 13th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, talks about Durham Public Schools’ continued issues in transportation, as well as dozens of DPS job openings, and thoughts on the state data about how Durham schools are performing on standardized tests.
![[Video] To the Point Episode 12: Durham's Bumpy Back to School](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/08/to-the-point-video-12-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the 12th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, talks about Durham Public Schools’ transportation problems during the first week of traditional calendar schools, the DPS superintendent’s plan for his first 100 days, what’s on the upcoming Planning Commission agenda, the
![[Video] To the Point Episode 11: First Day for Durham's New School Superintendent](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/08/to-the-point-video-11-thumbnail-template-1.png)
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In the 11th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, joins reporters to hear from Dr. Anthony Lewis, the new Durham Public Schools superintendent, as he reports for the first day on the job. Also, Boot Barn is hiring at Patterson Place, KPOT is
![[Video] To the Point Episode 10: Durham School of the Arts: Move It or Not?](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/08/to-the-point-video-10-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the 10th episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the impending decision of Durham Public Schools on whether to relocate Durham School of the Arts to a new site more than two miles from downtown. It’s a decision that mostly seems
![[Video] To the Point Episode 9: Durham Year-Round Schools Kick Off Soon!](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/07/to-the-point-video-9-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the ninth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, recaps recent news from South Durham, including the development known as Oldfourth, a voting sticker contest for kids, a new Dunkin’ on Highway 55, and the open houses and supply lists for year-round schools
![[Video] To the Point Episode 8: Durham Drama Teacher Takes Musical Theatre Prize](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/07/to-the-point-video-8-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the eighth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Olivia Bellido, drama teacher at C.E. Jordan High School. Bellido received the Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. The program at Jordan receives $5,000. Become a Southpoint Access
![[Video] To the Point Episode 7: Meet Durham's New School Superintendent](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/07/to-the-point-video-7-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the seventh episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, interviews Dr. Anthony Lewis, the newly hired superintendent of Durham Public Schools. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become a subscriber on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wesplatt * Donate to Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.
![[Video] To the Point Episode 6: Growing Together in Durham](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/to-the-point-video-6-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the sixth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses the recent virtual town hall with Durham Public School administrators about the Growing Together redistricting plan. Also, are you ready for the heat wave this weekend? * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become
![[Video] To the Point Episode 5: Know Your Durham School Assignment](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/to-the-point-video-5-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the fifth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses confusion over a recent letter from Durham Public Schools, plus the City Council’s passage of a new budget – with a property tax rate increase – for Durham. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
![[Video] To the Point Episode 4: Budget Decision for DPS in Durham](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/to-the-point-video-4-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the fourth episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses recent medical issues in the family and the Durham County Board of Commissioners decision to just about fully fund the budget increase requested by Durham Public Schools. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/
![[Video] To the Point Episode 3](/content/images/size/w600/wordpress/2024/06/to-the-point-video-3-thumbnail-template.png)
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In the third episode of To the Point, Wes Platt, editor and publisher of Southpoint Access, discusses Pearsontown Elementary School’s fifth-grade graduation ceremony and shows off his Goonies T-shirt while sharing his experience getting a cardiac MRI. * Visit Southpoint Access: https://southpointaccess.news/ * Become a subscriber on Patreon: https: