Trick or Treat? You Choose the Future of Local News.

Hey, Neighbor!

This spooky season, we’re thinking about things that vanish. Pumpkins rot. Candy bowls empty. And too often, local news outlets disappear.

Across the country, communities are losing trusted neighborhood news sources faster than ever. But here in South Durham, Southpoint Access is still shining a light - sharing school updates, local events, public safety alerts, and neighborhood stories that big outlets overlook.

We can keep doing it… but only with your help.

A recent Gallup poll found that trust in national news has sunk to about 28% - yet local journalism like ours remains one of the few reliable, community-focused sources people still believe in. That trust matters. It’s what connects us as neighbors.

So this Halloween, we’re asking:

🎃 Trick or treat?

Choose treat - and support the future of South Durham’s storytelling.

Become a paid subscriber for $5/month or make a one-time donation to help us grow independent, trustworthy neighborhood reporting that serves you.

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🖤 Make a donation →

Your support keeps the lights on, the stories flowing, and the ghosts of “news deserts” far away from our community.

Thank you for believing that local news is worth saving.

Stay spooky, stay informed -

Wes Platt
Editor & Publisher, Southpoint Access

• P.S. Everyone loves a good ghost story - except when it’s about their local news.
• P.P.S. No tricks - just community-powered treats for those who keep SoDu news alive.