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Durham City Council Opens New Term with Oaths, Goodbyes, and Brief Disruption

Williams and councilors take oaths as Freeman and Middleton say farewell; Caballero becomes first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem; brief protest interrupts Kopac’s swearing-in; council addresses ICE activity and an E. Geer St. rezoning for 22 townhomes.

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Durham County Commission Elects New Leadership

Dr. Mike Lee takes the gavel as chair, with Nida Allam serving as the board's vice chair.

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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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[SeeGov] DAP’s Future: Preservation vs. Open Green Vision

The City Council on Thursday pondered three paths for Durham Athletic Park - from preserving its baseball legacy to opening a larger, barrier-free green - while weighing costs, survey feedback, and the impact on pro sports.

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[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools: Phone Policy Advances, Seven Schools Shed "Low-Performing" Label

State-mandated phone rules move ahead as leaders celebrate seven campuses coming off the low-performing list, note a tentative 1,000-student enrollment slide, and approve $675K for Chromebook repairs.