What is Southpoint Access?
It’s an experimental local news website project undertaken by Wes Platt, a resident of the Southpoint/Hope Valley region of Durham and a professional journalist who previously worked for The Herald-Sun after a career at The St. Petersburg Times.
The site’s mission is to provide ultra-local community news coverage on the neighborhood level, from Hope Valley Ridge to Woodcroft to Parkwood and Fairfield.
Send information to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.
What Social Media Platforms Does Southpoint Access Use?
Discord: Southpoint Access
Facebook: Southpoint Access News
Threads: @southpointaccess
How Do I Become a Subscribing Sponsor?
Sponsoring Subscribers
Southpoint Access is a brand-new Substack dedicated to bringing ultra-local news, stories, and updates to neighborhoods in the South Durham area. As a "Sponsoring Subscriber" for just $225 a year, you'll not only get marketing perks, but also contribute to a vital community resource. Here's what's in it for you:
How Do I Submit News?
Submit Your News Tip
Got news that shouldn’t be missed by readers in the neighborhoods around Southpoint and Hope Valley? Let me know! Here’s a form that should prove useful, but you’re also welcome to reach out by email at southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.
How Do I Submit Youth Sports Results?
Submit Your Youth Sports Results!
Does your child participate in a youth sports league in this area? The Southpoint Access can be an ideal site to showcase their victories. Submit information about youth league games using this form. If you’ve got photos, send them to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com
How Do I Submit My Company to the Business Directory?
Southpoint Access Business Directory Open for Submissions
I’m just getting the Southpoint Access local news project off the ground, but a key element that I want to include is a business directory that lists companies serving customers here in our neighborhoods. From restaurants to clothing stores to veterinarians, I want to make sure we work together to develop a comprehensive list. I need help for that, so I…
