Durham Fire Department issued the following announcement on Apr. 12.
We’re getting a lot of calls asking why there’s smoke in certain parts of Durham.
There is a 300-acre controlled burn being conducted in Chatham County, and some of that smoke is blowing our way.
We wanted to let you know that everything is safe in Durham and there is nothing to worry about!
Original source can be found here.
Durham has awarded six new Love Your Block mini-grants for resident-led neighborhood improvement projects across Lakewood, West End, and Lyon Park. The initiative aims to strengthen communities through beautification efforts funded by small grants.
The City of Durham has released an update on ongoing waterline replacement work in East Durham through early May. Residents can expect road closures, traffic controls, and continued utility installations while access to key locations remains available.
The City of Durham has shared a detailed schedule for upcoming phases of its NC-54 Waterline Replacement Project. Residents can expect temporary lane closures and brief service interruptions as work progresses over the next two weeks.
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