Durham County
Recent News About Durham County
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Durham County Commissioners hold regular session; discuss community initiatives
The Durham County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) convened for a regular session on March 24, 2025.
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Durham County prepares to unveil redesigned website focusing on accessibility
Durham County Government is preparing to launch its redesigned website, www.dconc.gov, as part of a multi-year Website Modernization Initiative by the Information Services and Technology Department.
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Durham BOCC schedules regular session for March with multiple viewing options
The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will convene for a Regular Session on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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Durham County begins community health assessment surveys this month
Volunteers and staff from the Durham County Department of Public Health, Partnership for a Healthy Durham, Duke Health, and community members will be conducting surveys throughout Durham County as part of the Community Health Assessment (CHA).
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Durham County Veteran Services limits operations for training from March 18 to March 20
Durham County Veteran Services will have limited operations from March 18 to March 20, 2025.
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Durham County seeks resident input for FY25-26 budget planning
Durham County is inviting residents to participate in shaping the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
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Durham County Board discusses community initiatives and recognitions
The Durham County Board of Commissioners convened on March 10, 2025, for a regular session held at the commissioners' chamber with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
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Durham deputies pursue reckless driver ending at Falls Lake
Just after 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, a deputy in Durham, North Carolina, observed a vehicle being driven recklessly.
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Durham County ranks 95th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $9,022 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Durham County received an average of $9,022 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in North Carolina.
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Durham residents express positive views on living conditions and local government services
Durham County residents have expressed a positive outlook on their community, according to the 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey results.
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Durham County Board of Elections cancels March meeting
The Durham County Board of Elections has announced the cancellation of its regularly scheduled meeting initially set for March 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting is now planned for April 10, 2025.
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Durham residents report high satisfaction in annual community survey
Durham County residents have expressed a positive outlook on their community, according to the 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey results.
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Jordan High School returns to normal after lockdown due to firearm report
Earlier today, the Orange County Sheriff's Office sought assistance to locate a missing juvenile at Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina.
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Durham County ranks sixth in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 15.3% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 15.3% of income in Durham County—ranking it sixth least dependent among North Carolina counties.
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Durham BOCC announces regular session for March 10 with public attendance options
The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is scheduled to hold a regular session on March 10, 2025.
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Durham County solid waste sites to close briefly for staff meeting
All Durham County Solid Waste Convenience Sites will be closed temporarily on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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Durham youth invited to design budget book cover for fiscal year 2025-26
Durham County's Budget and Management Services Department is inviting young residents to participate in a contest to design the cover art for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Book.
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East Durham church and Durham County battle over property tax bill: 'This is just crazy'
A church of mostly African immigrants in East Durham has been hit with an $87,000 property tax bill from the county, even though it's supposed to be exempt from taxes as a religious institution.