Durham Reporter

Durham County commissioners approve ceremonial resolutions

By Elle Johnson | Oct 27, 2020

During a meeting of the Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), three ceremonial items were enacted in addition to several other agenda items covered.

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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 3 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce cancels the First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

By Elle Johnson | Sep 7, 2020

The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce canceled the First Responders Appreciation Breakfast in response to the COVID-19 and to keep people safe from the virus.

Durham County policymakers discuss projects, awards

By Elle Johnson | Sep 1, 2020

The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Aug. 24 held a virtual meeting to discusses projects and awards.

Raleigh and business alliance set goal to restore downtown

By Elle Johnson | Aug 24, 2020

After protests in downtown Raleigh and impacts from the COIVD-19 pandemic, city leaders and key organizations said it is important to restore the area to where it once was before the virus and rallies for social justice.

Emergency centers in Durham, Raleigh virtually prepare Hurricane Isaias

By Elle Johnson | Aug 5, 2020

The Durham and Raleigh emergency operations centers have decided to work virtually when responding to severe weather in the areas.

Durham City is developing blueprint for sustainability program

By Elle Johnson | Jul 16, 2020

Durham City is putting a focus on carbon neutrality and renewable energy as it continues efforts to become a more sustainable community.

Durham to reopen slower than North Carolina

By Elle Johnson | Jun 2, 2020

Durham leaders plan on having more restrictions than the rest of the state when it reopens businesses and organizations, but many city residents are upset about this decision, according to ABC11 from May 21.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

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North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

With national focus on face masks, Kingsdown is making hospital-grade beds for COVID-19 cases

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

While many places are creating face masks to help tackle COVID-19, Kingsdown converted three of its plants to producing hospital beds.

Duke University study suggests RTO will offer benefits to the power market

By Elle Johnson | Apr 11, 2020

Duke University released a study that a larger Southeast power market would lead to lower prices and cleaner energy.

North Carolina stay-at-home order sees less traffic throughout state

By Elle Johnson | Apr 4, 2020

It seems North Carolina residents are following Gov. Roy Cooper's stay-at-home order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.