It’s December, but the year’s end could mean the beginning of new leadership on Durham’s Board of County Commissionersand perhaps further illuminate the power struggles and politics among some of its members. The board is scheduled to elect its chairperson and vice chairperson for 2011 at its 9 a.m. meeting on Monday, Dec. 6. The […]
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Dan Hill: With the TROSA Grocery, helping a neighborhood to turn the corner
He’s about as far as you get from an ex-Special Forces soldier who struts around with a cigar hanging from his mouth. But Durham native Dan Hill does have a few attributes that have garnered comparisons to Col. John “Hannibal” Smith of the 1980s TV series The A-Team. “I always like seeing a plan come […]
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751 South appeal will skip Board of Adjustment, move to superior court
A lawyer representing residents in South Durham in a petition against the controversial 751 South development has withdrawn an appeal (PDF) that was scheduled to be heard next week by the Durham Board of Adjustment, planning Director Steve Medlin confirmed Monday. The attorney, Dhamian Blue, had appealed (PDF) to the board to overturn a ruling […]
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Durham Council endorses officers’ acceptance of Mexican ID
Wikimedia Commons Durham’s City Council took a symbolic stance on a sharply divisive issue Monday night when it passed a resolution endorsing the practice by the Durham Police Department to accept the Matricula Consular, the national Mexican identification card for non-residents, as valid identification during traffic stops and other police interaction. The resolution passed five […]
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Durham commissioners approve $1m hotel incentives for Greenfire, support Chesterfield bid for stimulus bonds
Durham’s county commissioners unanimously approved $1 million in economic incentives Monday for a subsidiary of Greenfire Development to redevelop the former SunTrust bank building—the tallest in downtown Durham’s skyline—into a boutique hotel and spa. The money would be paid only once the hotel is up and running and would be spread over 10 years in […]
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Durham elections board officially cancels inquiry into Taylor’s residency
It was pretty clear after Worth Hill’s sweeping Tuesday night re-election that any official inquiry into challenger Roy Taylor’s residency would be moot. But, for the record, Board of Elections chair Carol Anderson issued a statement through the county today to that effect: Worth Hill has prevailed in the election for County of Durham Sheriff […]
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Durham voters keep Hill, approve $20 million for street resurfacing
Durham Sheriff Worth Hill See unofficial results at the Durham Board of Elections website. With 62 of 63 precincts counted Tuesday night, Durham voters approved a $20 million bond referendum to resurface ailing city streets, and also re-elected incumbent Sheriff Worth Hill to his fifth term. With 60 of 62 precincts counted, more than 56 […]
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Taylor gathers another $2K in race against Hill
Roy Taylor Candidate for Durham Sheriff Roy Taylor has gathered almost $2,000 more in campaign contributions during the third quarter as he faces incumbent Sheriff Worth Hill in the Nov. 2 race. Taylor also loaned himself another $3,425 this quarter for expenditures, according to his most recent campaign finance report (PDF), filed today at the […]
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Hill raises another $2K according to new finance report
Durham Sheriff Worth Hill Financial support for Durham County Sheriff Worth Hill, who is seeking his fifth term in office, continues to stream in. According to a third-quarter report (PDF) filed by Hill’s campaign, the incumbent raised another $2,080 from July 1 through Oct. 16. Throughout this election cycle, Hill has raised $17,000 and spent […]
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Board of Adjustment scheduled to hear 751 South complaint Dec. 6
An appeal on the rezoning of land for the proposed 751 South development is on the calendar for the Durham Board of Adjustment’s consideration on Monday, Dec. 6, according to Durham planning Director Steve Medlin. The case has not yet been added to the board’s December agenda online. The appeal was filed by Raleigh attorney […]