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[SeeGov] County Work Session Probes Transit Cash Puzzle, Jail Healthcare
At a Durham County Board of Commissioners work session, leaders examined why a transit fund with more than $200 million on hand has only limited room for new projects.
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Durham County Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 23, 2026: Farmland Milestone and a Budget Crossroads
The board celebrates 25 years of farmland preservation, backs a jobs-heavy Welcome Venture Park deal, and lifts up second-chance reentry and fair housing work, while confronting a budget “inflection point."
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Durham County Declares State of Emergency
The declaration, issued by Board of County Commissioners Chair Dr. Mike Lee, currently lasts from Saturday through Jan. 31.
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County Approves New Non-Emergency Ambulance Franchises
Plus, green light for performance-based incentives for Aspida and Novartis.
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DPS, County Pondering New Bond for Improvement Projects
Durham commissioners and Board of Education members meet Wednesday to weigh a new general obligation bond to provide funding in the face of a sales tax shortfall and competing priorities.
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[SeeGov] Honoring DeWarren Langley, Then Tackling Food Security
The Durham Board of County Commissioners on Monday also approved $3.11M for a Sheriff's Office 10-year Taser deal and two South Durham conservation moves.
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SoDu Morning Brief: More Than 14,500 Cast Early Ballots in Durham
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from the Durham Board of County Commissioners work session to chair exercises to the lowdown on maximizing Social Security.
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SoDu We Watch Our Government: Durham Board of County Commissioners - Oct. 27, 2025
Tonight at 7 p.m., the Durham Board of County Commissioners meets at 200 E. Main St. Watch for an ARPA childcare boost (GI pilot paused), EOC commissioning, OES Fleet GMP #2, LMI home energy retrofits, opioid fund shift, property-tax refunds, ceremonial items, and early-voting info.
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SoDu Morning Brief: Rain Likely Tonight, Durham Commissioners Meet
Plus, a look at what's happening today in and around South Durham, from Movie Monday at the library to board game night at Moon Dog Meadery.
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SoDu We Watch Local Government: Durham County Board of Commissioners - Sept. 22, 2025
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People's Alliance Urges HEART Expansion and 911 System Merger
Last year, according to HEART's data dashboard, the program handled 11,612 responses, including 2,146 dealing with trespass or unwanted visitation, 1,443 mental health crisis incidents, and 1,373 non-urgent welfare checks.
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Body Cameras, Jail Safety Funding on Durham Commission Agenda
Commissioners meet first in closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss legal issues with their attorney. The public meeting is expected to start about 7 p.m. in the commission chambers at 200 E. Main St.