Wes Platt

3 days ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Join Jeff Stanford, the nerd behind Nerdspresso, and South Durham’s neighborhood news guy, Wes Platt, for the latest iteration of this celebration of all things nerdy. It’s Nerdspresso, Phase II! In the 10th episode, we’re talking about season 2 of the Star Wars sci-fi spy thriller series Andor!Follow Nerdspresso ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read Nerdspresso columns on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Southpoint Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

4 days 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. Clarence “Buddy” Arrington Jr., 84, died April 18, 2025. Services were held on May 31. James Baker, 63, died May 23, 2025. Services were held on May 30. James Turner Barnhill, 83, died May 25, 2025. Services were held on May 31. Cathy Fields Carroll, 69, died May 29, 2025. Services were held on June 1. Joseph “Joe” Haslett Collie, 99, died May 27, 2025.

5 days ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Solid waste services will pause for the day, delaying curbside garbage and recycling collection by one business day. Friday yard waste routes will be pushed to Monday, June 23. The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, Yard Waste Facility, and Household Hazardous Waste Center will also close on June 19.

5 days ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Students from Neal Middle School traveled to Kings Dominion in Virginia on May 31 to participate in the 2025 Festival of Music. The chorus members, led by director Deonte Whitehead, performed two songs – Come to the Music by Joseph Martin and Homeward Bound by Martha Keen – for judges and received excellent marks for their effort. Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy?

6 days ago | southpointaccess.news | Wes Platt

Subscribe and never miss our Southpoint Access newsletters! Or donate to support ultra-local neighborhood news!June 2, 2025Crocheted Spring Chicken Raffle. Adults. Enter (online, if you like) no later than Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m. Each season, South Regional displays handmade chickens at the information desk. This time, they’re raffling off two. South Regional Library at 4505 S. Alston Ave. (Durham County Library) Dinosaur Duel: Melee in the Mesozoic. All ages. All-day event.