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| Oct 31, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager, October 30, 2026 | Greetings, Durham!
Sunday begins November and the last two months of 2026. November 1 also marks the start of several month-long observances, including Native American Heritage Month, National Diabetes Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness... |
| Oct 31, 2026 | County Board to Hold Work Session November 2, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will host an in-person Work Session at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026. Meetings are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the second floor of the Administratio... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Sheriff Clarence Birkhead Joins “In Touch with Durham County” Show fo... | Durham, N.C. – The November 2026 episode of the “In Touch with Durham County” show produced by the Durham County Public Information Office has premiered, featuring a full-length conversation on the role of the Office of the Sheriff, the age... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Durham County Invites Community to Virtual Kickoff Webinar for East D... | Durham County Invites Community to Virtual Kickoff Webinar for East Durham Rail Crossings Study
Durham, N.C. – Durham County invites community members to attend a Virtual Kickoff Webinar for the East Durham Rail Crossings Study on November ... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Durham County to Observe Veterans Day Holiday | Durham, N.C. — Durham County Government will close most offices on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All offices will reopen with normal hours of operation on Thursday, Nov. 12.
A complete list of Durh... |
| Oct 23, 2026 | BOCC to Meet in Regular Session on October 26, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session meeting in person on Monday, October 26, 2026. This meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on... |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Durham County Seeks Proposals to Support Youth’s Social, Emotional, M... | Durham, N.C. - Durham County is now soliciting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Youth Services Grant Program, a competitive microgrant designed to support local nonprofit organizations that enrich the lives of youth, and promote thei... |
| Oct 17, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager, October 16, 2026 | Greetings, Durham!
This year is moving quickly. Fall arrived just three weeks ago, and as the weather turns cooler, I encourage you to stay healthy and visit the Durham County Department of Public Health for seasonal resources.
We are now s... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Board of County Commissioners Regular Session Highlights from October... | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Regular Session. Meetings are held in person with a hybrid option, inside the BOCC Chambers, located at 200 E. Main Street on the second floo... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BOCC to Meet in Regular Session, October 12, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session meeting in person on Monday, October 12, 2026. This meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Durham County Public Health Director Honored with Distinguished Servi... | Durham, NC - Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) Director Dr. Rodney Jenkins has been honored with the 2026 North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Distinguished Service Award. The award, presented at the 2026 NCHPA ... |
| Oct 3, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager, October 2, 2026 | Greetings, Durham!
Durham continues to evolve as a community, one where we honor our history as a place built on the lands of five Native American tribes, and where innovation from successful start-ups and global science and technology ente... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | County Board to Hold Work Session, October 5, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will host an in-person Work Session at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. Meetings are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the second floor of the Administration... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Bowens-Bratts and McFadden Join “In Touch with Durham County” Show fo... | Durham, N.C. – The October 2026 episode of the “In Touch with Durham County” show produced by the Durham County Public Information Office has premiered, with discussions on the County’s expanding services for youth in a safe space as their ... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Now Accepting Applications for the Durham County Food Security Grant ... | Durham County announces a funding opportunity for community food security projects. Through the Durham County Food Security Grant program, funding is available to organizations that are working to improve food security for Durham County res... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager, September 25, 2026 | September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the recovery process that happens when people, families, communities, and partners come together to support and celebrate progress in recovery from substance use and mental health co... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | BOCC to Meet in Regular Session on September 28, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session meeting in person on Monday, September 28, 2026. This meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located ... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | City of Durham and Durham County Achieve Certified Welcoming Designat... | DURHAM, N.C. - The City of Durham and Durham County are pleased to jointly announce their achievement as Certified Welcoming places — the City of Durham at the 2-star level and Durham County at the 1-star level. Both designations were achie... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Board of County Commissioners Regular Session Highlights from Septemb... | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Regular Session. Meetings are held in person with a hybrid option, inside the BOCC Chambers, located at 200 E. Main Street on the second fl... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager for September 11, 2026 | Today marks the 25th anniversary of a tragedy that reshaped our nation and the world. Thousands of lives were lost on September 11, 2001, in New York City, Arlington, Va., and Shanksville, Penn. We pause to remember those who died that day,... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | BOCC to Meet in Regular Session on September 14, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session meeting in person on Monday, September 14, 2026. This meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located ... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Bowens and Everett-Perry Join “In Touch with Durham County” Show for ... | Durham, N.C. – The September 2026 episode of the “In Touch with Durham County” show produced by the Durham County Public Information Office has premiered, with discussions on what voters can expect with the upcoming November 3 General Elect... |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Possible rabies exposures confirmed at multiple NC events, no public ... | Durham, NC – The Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) is working alongside the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to investigate potential rabies exposures connected to Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo. Mult... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | County to Observe Labor Day Holiday | Durham, N.C. - Durham County Government will close most offices on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All offices will reopen with normal hours of operation on Tuesday, September 8.
A complete list of Durham ... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Cooperative Extension Seeks Applicants for Extension Master Food Volu... | Durham, N.C. – Love cooking and giving back to your community? The Durham County Cooperative Extension is seeking applicants for its Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) Program. Interested residents are invited to join an upcoming inform... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager, August 13, 2026 | Greetings, Durham!
Every September, communities across the country pause to celebrate something simple but powerful: the idea that we are stronger when everyone feels they belong. Welcoming Week is a national initiative that highlights the ... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Additional Free Mosquito Dunks Available at Durham County Department ... | Durham, NC - The Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) is currently offering a second and final round of free Mosquito Dunks, while supplies last, to Durham County households that were unable to receive any during the initial g... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Board of County Commissioners Regular Session Highlights from August ... | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Regular Session. Meetings are held in person with a hybrid option, inside the BOCC Chambers, located at 200 E. Main Street on the second floor... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Durham County Nationally Recognized for Innovative Work | Durham, N.C. – Durham County Government is among the winners of the 2026 Achievement Awards presented by the National Association of Counties (NACo). The annual Achievement Awards program is a non-competitive awards program recognizing inno... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager, August 7, 2026 | Greetings, Durham!
The U.S. statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) related to gun‑related injuries are sobering. In 2024, the CDC notes that 44,447 people died from gun‑related injuries, including gun homicides... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | BOCC Regular Session on August 10 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session meeting in person on Monday, August 10, 2026. This meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on ... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Durham County Residents to Receive Tax Bills Soon[3] | Durham, N.C. – The Durham County Tax Administration will mail annual property tax bills on August 10, 2026. Taxpayers may also access and view their 2026 tax bill online. Current year taxes are due September 1, 2026, and can be paid without... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | County Veteran Services to Operate with Limited Services on July 31 | Durham, N.C. – Residents seeking assistance from Durham County Veteran Services on Friday, July 31, 2026, should note that limited services will be available as staff attends an off-site training. The department will resume normal operation... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | County Board to Hold Work Session on August 3, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will host an in-person Work Session at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026. Meetings are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the second floor of the Administration ... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | New Naloxone Vending Machine Available at Morse Clinic | The Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) has opened its newest free naloxone vending machine at Morse Clinic of Durham, located at 4119 Capitol St, Durham, NC 27704. Naloxone, often provided under the brand name Narcan, is an ... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Sheila Bowens-Bratts Named New Youth Home Director | Durham, N.C. - Durham County Government is pleased to announce the selection of Sheila Bowens-Bratts as the new director of the Durham Youth Home. Bowens-Bratts, a veteran juvenile detention professional, with nearly 30 years in youth rehab... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Seeks RFPs to Serve D... | Durham, N.C. — The Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now soliciting juvenile crime intervention/prevention programs for proposals eligible for funding for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
The Durham County JCPC has studied... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Preparedness Program Honored with National Recognition | Durham, NC – The Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for meeting Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) benchmarks, a unique partnership... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Board of County Commissioners Regular Session Highlights from July 13... | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Regular Session. Meetings are held in person with a hybrid option, inside the BOCC Chambers, located at 200 E. Main Street on the second floor.
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| Jul 11, 2026 | From the Desk of the County Manager, July 10. 2026 | Greetings Durham!
Medical emergencies happen without warning and can change lives in an instant. Many of us have seen firsthand what critical care looks like during a stroke or heart attack, where seconds and minutes determine outcomes and ... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | BOCC Regular Session on July 13, 2026 | Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a Regular Session meeting in person on Monday, July 13, 2026. This meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All sessions are held inside the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on th... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Durham County Solid Waste Convenience Sites to Close on Thursday, Jul... | Durham, N.C. – All Durham County Solid Waste Convenience Sites will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 16, 2026, for a scheduled staff development day. During the closure, operations at all convenience sites will be suspended. The fa... |
| Nov 3, 2024 | National Politics | US election threats cost local governments millions in security | Cramer, who is in charge of administering elections in Charleston County, South Carolina, said the county has spent more than $500,000 since 2020 in security, plus a new building that will ultimately cost upwards of $7 million.
“Counties co... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Science Corp. set to expand RTP facility | A California medical technology startup plans to expand the Research Triangle Park facility it bought in 2022, adding 50 jobs and spending up to $65 million on the project.
Science Corp. in Alameda, Calif., is developing brain-computer inte... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | The Triangle's health outcomes rank among highest in the nation | 2024 County Health Factors rankings"> 2024 County Health Factors rankings">Data: County Health Rankings; Note: Factors include prevalence of healthy behaviors, quality of clinical care, socio-economic indicators and physical... |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Downtown Durham's apartment construction boom | More than 3,800 apartments are under construction or planned in downtown Durham, according to figures from Downtown Durham Inc., making it one of the hottest spots for residential construction in the Triangle.
Driving the news: While office... |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Chinese cell therapy company opens first US manufacturing site | North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park is getting another resident.
A CARsgen manufacturing site — the company focused on CAR T-cell therapies — has passed local inspection and will begin clinical manufacturing soon.
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