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.

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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. 27. Also, Matt Kopac, a Durham Planning Commission member who's now in the running for Ward 1 of the City Council. The primary is Oct. 7, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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Visiting for this episode: Ayesha Moore, owner of Major Minors. Get your kids on the schedule!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode, an interview with Samaria McKenzie, candidate for the Ward I seat on the Durham City Council. Find McKenzie's campaign website⁠⁠⁠⁠ at this link.

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