Local Government
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday selected Alma Advisory Group to find candidates for DPS to consider as replacements for Dr. Pascal Mubenga. Mubenga left with a six-figure severance package after overseeing the failed rollout of a classified worker pay schedule. The contract with Alma Advisory Group
Local Government
Woodcroft Parkway is slated for resurfacing this year and until May 1, residents can provide public comment about the project. The City of Durham has hired design contractors Kittleson & Associates and Three Oaks Engineering to plan the project, which stretches 1.86 miles from Fayetteville Road to Hope Valley
Local Government
Durham County is calling all local artists and young creatives to participate in an exciting public art contest for the “DCo On The Go Bus,” a new mobile vehicle initiative designed to enhance public outreach and service delivery within the county. This vehicle, soon to be a mobile office, will
Local Government
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams is set to present his inaugural State of the City Address on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The event, free and open to the public, aims to outline the mayor’s vision and priorities for the upcoming year in the City of Durham. The evening kicks off
Local Government
Want a $30 credit on your city water bill? Durham’s Department of Water Management is spearheading a crucial initiative in the nationwide endeavor to safeguard consumers against lead exposure in drinking water. As mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revision, it’s imperative
Local Government
The City of Durham has announced several service changes for Good Friday, March 29, 2024, affecting residents of South Durham and the wider community. City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will be closed in observance of the holiday. * Curbside Solid Waste Collections: Services will proceed as usual
Local Government
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,
Local Government
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
Local Government
A new fire station is coming to Davis Drive and NC Highway 54, replacing an older facility on Old Page Road with a modernized design in a strategic location. City Council members on Monday are expected to approve the next step in that process: spending $139,800 for ADW Architects
Local Government
From a City of Durham News Release: More than $2.1 million in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has been awarded to Durham organizations serving homeless people. The award is part of about $40 million given to communities throughout North Carolina for
Local Government
From a City of Durham news release: Wayne Fenton, who has served as acting director of Durham’s Solid Waste Management Department since late 2022, on Feb. 26 officially became director. He oversees the department’s collections, disposal facilities, and waste-reduction initiatives. Before joining the city in 2015, Fenton served
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Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at this link! Innovate Durham, a city/county program that allows entrepreneurs and startups to test ideas, products, or services with access to government staff and data, received 28 applications for this year’s program. The four finalists selected include: