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Durham County opens $500,000 grant program for youth services

Does your organization support Durham’s young people? County grants of $40,000 to $50,000 are available, with applications due Nov. 16.

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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham commissioners push back on Head Start overhaul, launch child care task force

A federal proposal could change how Durham's youngest children get care. What did county commissioners do Monday night, and what's next for three school sites?

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Durham County commissioners to weigh child care task force, wastewater financing

Could a new task force help more Durham families find affordable care for babies and toddlers? Commissioners will consider that idea Monday, along with wastewater financing, a response to proposed Head Start changes, and an investigation of a former landfill site.

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Durham County still faces millions more in SNAP costs after Senate panel vote

Nearly 30,000 Durham residents use SNAP, and the county is still bracing for millions in new costs Oct. 1. A Senate committee just acted, but not on the part that would help Durham this fall. Here’s what changed, and what didn’t.

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Novartis to Invest $771M, Add 700 Jobs in Durham and Wake by 2030

Pharma company will expand biologics, sterile filling and small-batch tablet production at new Durham and Morrisville sites, with hiring ramping through 2030.

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Project BUILD Office Upfit Seeks Local Trade Partners at Shoppes of Hope Valley

Holt Brothers Construction and Durham County will host a Nov. 20 info session for a 4,900-square-foot renovation supporting the county’s youth violence-prevention program.

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[SoDu Alert] Brace Yourselves: Durham County Property Reappraisals Are Imminent

With Durham’s booming real estate market, rapid population growth, and surging home prices, many residents could find their updated assessments to be a wake-up call.

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Durham County Offers Innovative Programs to Empower Young Professionals

Durham County offers several ambitious initiatives aimed at nurturing the next generation of leaders and professionals through comprehensive internship and fellowship programs. These opportunities are designed to cater to a wide range of young individuals, from high school students to graduate scholars, providing them with invaluable work experience, career development,

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Durham Public Schools Earns Public Health Award

Durham Public Schools has received the 2024 Public Health Partners Award from the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors (NCALHD). This award recognizes the school system’s efforts in promoting health and protecting the environment, aligning with NCALHD’s mission to ensure public health across North Carolina through leadership