Durham County Commission
Although Tuesday's meeting is a work session, the board's consent agenda lists the emergency center and 19 other proposals as action items. Violence and homelessness plans are scheduled mainly for discussion.
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Search 41 South Durham-area programs, from ballet and fencing to swimming, soccer, hockey, and more.
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Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt ponders Durham County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Nida Allam's choice to vote against the data center moratorium, while also pushing for amendments to strengthen the moratorium.
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Monday’s City Council vote would update funding agreements for Woodcroft Parkway and four other South Durham transportation projects, but it wouldn’t authorize construction.
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The Virgil Road proposal now calls for up to 190 homes and stronger stormwater protections. Thompson Village and two annexation-related rezonings also are on the Aug. 11 agenda.
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As Durham pauses new data center approvals, the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce is urging city and county leaders to distinguish between business-serving facilities and massive projects that could strain local resources.
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County commissioners on Friday called for restoration of displays and the removal of restrictions on LGBTQ+ materials.
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Viewpoints and Voices
Retired Judge Nancy Gordon says opioid settlement dollars should support family reunification and recovery.
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During a June 2 work session, commissioners continued discussions about priorities in the upcoming 2026-27 budget.
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Schools
At Tuesday's public hearing, school workers and advocates urged Durham County commissioners to fully fund Durham Public Schools and raise support staff pay to a living wage.