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Read at least two books before July 27 and you could win a dice tower in the South Regional Library’s Roll Your Own Reading Adventure event. It all kicks off on June 8. Get a reading tracker from the library, roll dice three times, and determine your challenge. Read
Development
With the recent adoption of the city and county’s new comprehensive plan, the Durham Planning Department is shifting its focus to implementing the goals and actions outlined in the plan. One key aspect of this implementation involves recommending changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO is a
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News release issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, May 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss vaping prevention and resources for youth in
Local Government
South Durham residents should be on high alert for door-to-door scammers posing as agents from the N.C. Department of Insurance, warns Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. These impostors aim to sell fake insurance to unsuspecting consumers. Agents with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division have been informed of at least
Development
Missed the first town hall to discuss Durham’s Destination Master Plan? That’s OK! Discover Durham is planning another meeting at the Durham County Main Library on June 8 to discuss the dozens of initiatives recommended in the plan. The two-hour event runs from 10 a.m. to noon,
Local Government
The Durham Parks and Recreation Department has boosted marketing efforts, offers competitive hourly rates, and hosted a job fair, but continues to struggle with finding enough seasonal staff for city camps and pools. On Thursday, parks department officials are set to make a presentation to City Council about Durham’s
Local Government
Last year’s fiasco with classified worker pay may have been – if not entirely avoided, perhaps caught sooner – if members of the Durham Public Schools Board of Education had been called on to vote on the newly implemented pay schedules. At this week’s board meeting on Thursday, members will
Local Government
The Durham City Council is considering a $200 million bond referendum for the November election ballot, earmarked for work on parks, recreation facilities, and streets and sidewalks. It’s set for discussion during Thursday’s council work session. Council members on May 20 adopted two resolutions to move forward with
Local Government
The award-winning resident academy program Durham Neighborhood College, co-sponsored by the City of Durham and Durham County Government, is back for the 2024 season. The program provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the operations and services of both local governments and features a series of interactive classes facilitated
Local Government
The best intentions of Durham Public Schools may soon collide with a difficult fiscal reality facing the Durham County Board of Commissioners. On Tuesday, the DPS Board of Education held its quarterly meeting with commissioners, and Interim Superintendent Catty Moore made her pitch for a historic $27.7 million budget
Local Government
Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all nonemergency city facilities and operations, will close May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Curbside Solid Waste Collections The Solid Waste Management Department will close May 27. All curbside collections for garbage, recycling and yard waste will be delayed by
Local Government
Homeowners of any age who have lived in their Durham home for at least five years, who haven’t received property tax assistance from another program, and whose household income falls below one of the area median income limits can apply for grants to help pay their 2023 property tax