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SoDu We Like Local News

SoDu We Like Local News

Podcasts from your South Durham neighborhood news source, Southpoint Access, including Office Hours with Wes Platt and Dris Eats the Streets with Idrissa A. Smith.

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00:32:45

Navigating Uncertainty: How Durham Schools and...

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/11/20

In the face of increasing immigration enforcement, communities are rallying together to support immigrant families. This episode explores the challenges and responses of schools and families in Durham, shedding light on how they can navigate this complex landscape. Main Content:**The Role of Community Engagement** Wes Platt, the Neighborhood News Guy at Southpoint Access, emphasizes the importance of community involvement in addressing local issues. He encourages readers to take an active role in

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00:16:20

Changes in Durham Leadership and Empowering Schools...

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/11/05

Neighborhood news guy Wes Platt discusses the recent election results in Durham, highlighting changes in city council leadership and the implications for the community. He also covers the grants awarded to local schools by the Durham Public Schools Foundation, emphasizing the importance of community support for education. Additionally, he addresses public safety concerns, sharing insights from the latest crime report, and highlights upcoming community events. He stresses the significance of local

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00:03:14

Dris Eats the Streets 3: Nerra

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2025/10/26

Idrissa A. Smith takes us to Nerra in Durham, NC, a "seafood-forward" restaurant with North Carolina roots. With a seasonal menu sourced by Tarheel State farmers, fishers, and foragers, does this evolution of the former Krill location have what it takes to be proclaimed "Dris Eats the Streets Certified?"

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00:17:05

Early Voting Push, Wildlife Win, Biogen Chat &...

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2025/10/24

Wes Platt recaps Durham early voting (3,800 ballots; last day Nov. 1), who’s on the 2025 municipal ballot, a $30K boost for Piedmont Wildlife Center, Jordan High’s visit from Rep. Valerie Foushee, a year-end Hope Valley Elementary PTA pledge, and more - plus Halloween plans and a community survey with a Bull City Solera gift card drawing.Early voting snapshot (through Oct. 23):~3,800 ballots cast with about a week left.South Regional Library leads turnout; Wes voted at the DCBOE site on S. Roxboro

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00:30:18

Marines, MS & Biotech at RTP: Julie & Bill...

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2025/10/23

Former Marines Julie and Bill Christiansen join Wes to talk about living with multiple sclerosis and working at Biogen’s RTP site - where Julie now helps make the very medication she takes. We also hit October’s Disability Awareness Month, Biogen’s 30 years in RTP, their 30-year marriage, and fresh South Durham updates.Join Wes Platt for South Durham Office Hours with Julie and Bill Christiansen (Biogen, RTP) - both former Marines. Julie shares her MS story, from symptoms that began in boot camp to

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00:25:22

Southpoint Access Office Hours - Sept. 15, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/09/15

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Visiting for this episode: Bill Granger, adjutant for American Legion Post 416. Buy tickets for the Sept. 28 Eastern-style barbecue chicken dinner at this link! Dine-in or carryout between 12 and 2 p.m. Dinners are

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00:05:20

Dris Eats the Streets: Episode 2 - Del Taco

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2025/08/30

In his second Dris Eats the Streets video for ⁠Southpoint Access⁠, Idrissa A. Smith checks out Del Taco in South Durham on Highway 55 - across the street from Taco Bell.Follow him on ⁠Instagram⁠. ⁠Contribute to our neighborhood news summer fundraiser⁠!Got ideas for restaurants he should check out in and around Durham? Send email to ⁠wes.platt@southpointaccess.news⁠!

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00:29:41

Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 26, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/08/26

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠⁠ are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Visiting for this episode: Author and game narrative designer Richard Dansky, who launches his book - The Video Game Writer's Guide to Surviving an Industry That Hates You - at Yonder in Hillsborough at 7 p.m. on Aug

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00:18:42

Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 21, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/08/21

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠⁠ are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Visiting for this episode: Dr. Jennifer Stone of Stone Circle Speech Therapy, who's hosting a free screening event at Piney Wood Park on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Contribute to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our fundraising drive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:21:13

Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 19, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/08/19

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠⁠ are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Visiting for this episode: Russell W. Johnson, author of the Mountaineer Mystery book series. He'll be at a special event at Daughters Coffee and Books on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m.Contribute to ⁠⁠⁠⁠our fundraising

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00:17:23

Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 12, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/08/13

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. ⁠SoDu Crew subscribers⁠ are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Visiting for this episode: Ayesha Moore, owner of Major Minors. Get your kids on the schedule!Contribute to ⁠⁠⁠our fundraising drive⁠⁠⁠! Show ultra-local news matters to you. Become a subscriber

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00:30:01

Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 7, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/08/08

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Visiting for this episode: Ashley Robbins, candidate for Ward 2 of Durham City Council.Contribute to ⁠⁠our fundraising drive⁠⁠! Show ultra-local news matters to you. Become a subscriber

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00:24:42

Southpoint Access Office Hours - Aug. 4, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/08/05

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Visiting for this episode: Elijah King, candidate for Ward I of Durham City Council.Contribute to ⁠our fundraising drive⁠! Show ultra-local news matters to you. Become a subscriber

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00:29:09

Southpoint Access Office Hours - July 29, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/07/29

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Become a subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soduwelikelocal.news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Support ⁠our summer fundraiser⁠!In this episode, an interview with Samaria McKenzie, candidate for the Ward I seat on the Durham City

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00:03:13

Drise Eats the Streets - Episode 1: CAVA

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2025/07/28

In his first Drise Eats the Streets video for Southpoint Access, Idrissa A. Smith checks out CAVA, the Mediterranean chain restaurant that's now open near the Southpoint Target where Harvest 18 used to be.Follow him on Instagram. Contribute to our neighborhood news summer fundraiser!Got ideas for restaurants he should check out in and around Durham? Send email to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news!

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00:18:57

Southpoint Access Office Hours - July 28, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/07/28

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Become a subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soduwelikelocal.news⁠⁠⁠⁠! Support our summer fundraiser!In this episode, an interview with Terry McCann, candidate for the Ward III seat on the Durham City Council

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00:15:00

Southpoint Access Office Hours - July 25, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/07/25

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Contribute to our fundraising drive! Show ultra-local news matters to you. Become a subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠https://soduwelikelocal.news⁠⁠⁠!Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy?Send email

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00:25:02

Southpoint Access Office Hours - July 23, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/07/23

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Become a subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠https://soduwelikelocal.news⁠⁠⁠!In this episode, an interview with Durant Long, candidate for the Ward III seat on the Durham City Council. Check Durant out on Instagram.Spread

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00:14:39

Southpoint Access Office Hours - July 17, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/07/17

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Become a subscriber at ⁠⁠https://soduwelikelocal.news⁠⁠!Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email

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00:25:17

Southpoint Access Office Hours - July 11, 2025

SoDu We Like Local News ·

2025/07/11

Wes Platt – South Durham’s neighborhood news guy – streams regular office hours with the editor. Paying members of the SoDu Crew subscribers are invited to participate in the livestream chat to interact, offer comments, share concerns, and talk about what’s happening in their neighborhoods around Southpoint.Become a subscriber at https://soduwelikelocal.news!In this episode, neighbors get a chance to hear from Anjanee Bell, candidate challenging incumbent Leonardo Williams for Mayor of Durham in the

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