Durham School Board Fires Deputy Superintendent
Dismissal letter cites a child abuse investigation, unauthorized actions, and communication failures as justifications for firing Dr. Tanya Giovanni.
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Durham Planning Commission Votes 10-0 Against Reserve at Rocky Branch
The revised proposal would allow up to 190 homes along Virgil Road. Commissioners delayed a decision on Thompson Village until October.
Durham Officials Eye GoDurham for On-Time School Transit
Hillside and Northern high schools are among the candidates for a public-transit pilot as Durham leaders also consider microtransit, safer sidewalks, crossing guards, and bike-based options.
In Memoriam: Durham Obituaries – Aug. 11, 2026
Honoring lives recently lost in the Durham community, with upcoming services and remembrances.
Durham's New Police Chief: Stephanie Mardis
The Greensboro assistant chief brings more than two decades of experience in investigations, accountability, training, and community engagement. Durham will be her first job leading a police department.