Durham
Who’s Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges’ seats.
Activist Banned from Durham City Hall After Disrupting Swearing-In
In a series of potentially unprecedented events, Durham resident Amanda Wallace faces a two-year ban from city hall after interrupting council member Matt Kopac’s oath of office.
DPS Board Updates Law Enforcement Policy, With Few Changes
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education approved a policy outlining law enforcement access to schools and student information, but it doesn’t change much in practice.
Months After Chantal, Some Durhamites’ Homes are Barely Habitable
Over 50 homes in North Durham’s Old Farm neighborhood were flooded in the storm. With disaster assistance coming slowly, around 20 of those remain damaged.
DPS Board Expected to Vote on Policy Towards Immigration Enforcement
Last month’s deportation sweeps animated an ongoing debate over what Durham Public Schools’ policies regarding immigration enforcement should be. Under pressure from the Durham Association of Educators and some families, the school board is expected to vote on a policy this week.
Durham City Council Delays Major Development at Former Police Headquarters
City staff and consultants recommend selling the historic building to Preservation Durham and exploring interim uses for the site, which has been vacant since 2018.
New Durham City Council Members Sworn In
Outgoing council members DeDreana Freeman and Mark-Anthony Middleton were honored as Shanetta Burris and Matt Kopac took their seats on the dais.
“Focused and Resilient”: Durham Commissioners Hear State of the County Address
Commissioners highlighted county staff, the Durham community’s response to deportation sweeps and food insecurity, and financial challenges ahead.
Merrick-Moore Named Durham’s First Heritage Community
The program honors communities that have never been formally recognized by the city or county. For the historic neighborhood, it’s a way to preserve the past, and protect its future in a growing city.
Durham Public Schools Face Another Shortfall as Enrollment Drops
An enrollment drop in Durham Public Schools (DPS) will cost the district $4.7 million this year as well as state funding for 33 teacher positions next year. Local districts receive a blend of local and state dollars based on the number of students enrolled. This year, DPS planned as if it would receive funding for…
After Years of Neighborhood Advocacy, Developer Files “Underwhelming” Plans for Part of Northgate Site
A developer is planning to turn one-third of the Northgate Mall property into a shopping center. Community members hope they can still influence the future of the site.
A Day of Fear and Community Support as Federal Immigration Agents Detain People in Durham
How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.
“They’re Just Kind Of Grabbing People”: Fear Grips Durham As Federal Agents Arrive
Federal agents detained at least three people as volunteers mobilized to track the agents through Durham.
Durham County Is Creating a 10-Year Food Security Plan
The project will include a spatial analysis of food access in Durham and an evaluation of the county’s current efforts to meet residents’ needs.
Durham City Council Votes to Preserve Historic Durham Athletic Park
The council rejected two proposals that would have removed the park, in favor of preserving and updating it to include more usable open space.
Durham Public Schools Is Seeing an Enrollment Drop. Where Did the Students Go?
This year, DPS saw its largest year-to-year enrollment drop since the COVID-era. The district is trying to figure out why there are fewer students—and how to reverse course.
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