Durham County
Recent News About Durham County
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Census Bureau reports Durham County population was 317,665 in 2020
Durham County had a population of 317,665 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Durham Reporter.
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Durham County commissioners approve ceremonial resolutions
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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Durham County commissioners pass resolution supporting 'equal access' to abortion
The Durham Board of County Commissioners at its Sept. 14 meeting approved a resolution supporting women's health and equal access to abortion, according to minutes of the meeting the county provided.
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As gun violence rises in Durham, police propose proactive approach
The Durham County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) wants city leaders to allow a more "proactive approach" to fighting crime and said they need additional officers to respond to gun violence's rising level.
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Highlights from Durham County Commissioners Sept. 29 regular session
The Durham Board of County Commissioners met for a regular session on Sept. 29.
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Durham County policymakers discuss projects, awards
The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Aug. 24 held a virtual meeting to discusses projects and awards.
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Cambrex, not widely known, makes an impact on health care from Durham
A Durham County health care company may be one of the many North Carolina health-focused companies that will play a role in efforts to defeat COVID-19.
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Courthouses in Orange, Durham counties emerge from COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19-related orders that temporarily shuttered the courthouses in Durham and Orange counties came to an end this month when the buildings reopened on June 1 under protective health restrictions.
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Durham County residents wearing face masks to help in fight against COVID-19
Despite social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders being issued in states across the country, COVID-19 is now one of the leading causes of daily deaths in the United States, according to the News and Observer.
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Face mask partially necessary while in Durham County, but enforcement is limited
The Durham City and county governments decided that masks will be required to be worn in public, according to WTVD.
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COVID-19 changes emergency response procedures for City of Durham, Durham County
The novel coronavirus has changed how Durham County and the City of Durham carry out emergency responses.
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Durham County resident tests positive for COVID-19, health officials say
A Durham County resident has the rapidly spreading coronavirus, health officials said last week.
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Durham County Republicans praise Trump's work in recent video
Chairman Immanuel Jarvis (R-Durham County) shared a video on the Durham County Republican Party's Facebook page on Feb. 19, showing an array of Republican supporters.
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DURHAM COUNTY: Audit Services Oversight Committee to be Held February 24
Audit Services Oversight Committee
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Durham County ranked fifth in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2018
Durham County ranked fifth among counties in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Durham County ranked fifth in North Carolina for resident earnings in 2019
Durham County ranked fifth among counties in North Carolina by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.