Wes Platt

1 week ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Between June 8 and 14, police responded to a series of property and violent crimes across South Durham, according to incident reports. Durham Police Department officers recorded six residential burglaries and five commercial burglaries, along with 10 motor vehicle break-ins and six stolen vehicles. There were five reports of aggravated assault and three of simple assault, occurring in both residential and commercial areas.

1 week ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Southpoint Access congratulates the Jordan High School Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone. This year’s graduates reflect a broad range of academic, athletic, artistic, and community achievements, marking the culmination of effort, growth, and perseverance. Their time at Jordan has prepared them for diverse paths ahead, and their accomplishments are a testament to the support of educators, families, and the wider Durham community.

1 week ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Professor Irving Joyner of North Carolina Central University’s School of Law on Thursday is set to moderate a panel discussion during a Juneteenth event on campus called “Honoring Juneteenth in Our Courts.” The panel this year includes: April Barber Scales, Justice League Fellow with Emancipate NC Yolanda Fair, Assistant Juvenile Defender with the Office of Juvenile Defender Tenika Hall, director and supervising attorney at NCCU’s School of Law Juvenile Law Clinic Kristin Henning, Georgetown...

1 week ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Southpoint Access remembers the lives of neighbors who recently passed away. Information about services and memorials is included where available. Nellie Ruth Burroughs, 88, died June 14, 2025. Funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. on June 28 at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Butner. Alton Ray Carney, 63, died June 14, 2025. Funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. on June 21 at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home in Durham. Kristen Roxanne Cozart, 38, died June 11, 2025.

1 week ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

On Monday night, the Durham City Council adopted its $772 million budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, a plan that prioritizes public safety, employee compensation, and major infrastructure investments. The new budget includes a property tax rate of 43.71 cents per $100 of assessed value – an increase of 5.48 cents over the revenue-neutral rate – to support expanded services and capital projects.