DPS Raises, Pride Displays, and South Durham Development

In this episode of Southpoint Access Office Hours, Wes Platt catches listeners up on a busy stretch in Durham and South Durham, from end-of-school-year chaos to the latest local government decisions.Topics include:Durham County’s newly approved budget, including a 2.5-cent tax increase to support raises for classified Durham Public Schools workers.Funding approval for family drug treatment court.The library Pride display controversy and commissioners’ response.Tonight’s Planning Commission agenda, including data center moratoria, Page Road Townhouses, Oak Grove Landing, Avalon Place Phase 9, and a proposed 200-unit project at 3815 Wake Forest Hwy.Concerns about vegetation clearing along Third Fork Creek Trail and its impact on wildlife.A new sports trading card shop, Bull City Slabs, planned for The Shoppes of Hope Valley.Reminders about the SoDu We Have Favorites voting deadline, graduation and pet obituary announcements, and the June 10 deadline for Southpoint Access’s revenue-sharing campaign benefiting RootEd in DPS.Thanks to Southpoint Access sponsors for supporting independent local journalism.