Whether a politician has accepted large campaign cash from a donor with unseemly motives or a top government officer has accepted gifts to throw a government contract the way of a friend, political watchdogs are hopeful that backroom bargaining becomes more transparent through several proposed laws. State legislators are expected to tackle a package of […]
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DPS board could ask commissioners for $13 million to save teacher jobs, wants to cut own stipends to set example
Click to visit Durham Public Schools budget website For more budget documents, view the Durham Public Schools budget website.Several members of the Durham school board made it clear Thursday night they saw fit to “share in the spirit of sacrifice” when it comes to the heavy budget cuts and even layoffs that might be looming […]
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Durham Rocks, Durham Love Yourself merch available online
For all those Durhamites who take great pride in the Bull City, who love equally its grit and glamour, you can still get your “Durham Rocks” and “Durham Love Yourself” stickers, tees and other merch online. James and Michelle Lee, former purveyors of the now-defunct Untidy Museum and 305 South Anti-Mall, announced today on Durham’s […]
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Commissioners to hold hearing, vote on 751 Assemblage May 24; planning staff now recommends rezoning
Durham County Commissioners This post was updated May 6 with links to planning department files. These and more files also may be viewed at this county website. Durham’s Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 24, and vote in a 167-acre rezoning case that would allow developers to build 751 […]
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DPS school board: Beyer files for runoff against incumbent Martin
Incumbent Steve Martin Natalie Beyer Last night’s runner up for school board District 4B, Natalie Beyer, has filed today with the Durham Board of Elections to request a runoff against incumbent Steve Martin. The runoff will be held Tuesday, June 22. In order to win his seat, incumbent Martin was required to win at least […]
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Little announces dismissal of charges against him for failing to return rental property
Little Darius Little, who ran for a seat on the City Council last fall and recently has been accused of failing to return a rental television and taking on legal work without officially being a lawyer, issued a statement this morning announcing that the office of Durham’s district attorney had dismissed the rental property charges […]
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Jordan Lake: Turtles, herons and Styrofoam
What: Clean Jordan Lake cleanup When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 8 Who: Volunteers over 18, or under 18 accompanied by a parent or guardian with signed permission form (available from organizer); volunteers with boats, kayaks, canoes who can reach less accessible areas (life vests required) Where: Meet at the Jordan Lake Dam Visitor Assistance […]
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Wilkins, Chambers advance in local primaries for N.C. House
W.A. “Winkie” Wilkins Incumbent N.C. Representative W.A. “Winkie” Wilkins beat out two Democratic contenders Tuesday night in the race to keep his seat in N.C. House District 55, which spans Durham and Person counties. Wilkins, who lives in Roxboro in Person County, won just over 60 percent of the vote, compared to 35.65 percent for […]
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No surprises in Durham sheriff primary; Hill to face Taylor in fall election
Sheriff Worth Hill There were no surprises in Tuesday’s primary for Durham County Sheriff. Incumbent Worth Hill won the Democratic primary, securing 62.77 percent of the vote to competitor Tony Butler’s 37.23 percent. This is the third time Butler has run against Hill. Hill, who is seeking his fifth term, will face Republican Roy Taylor […]
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DPS board: incumbent Martin could face runoff; two incumbents, one newcomer win other seats
Incumbent Steve Martin Natalie Beyer With only provisional ballots left to be counted, 21,097 voters cast their ballots in the primaries and school board elections in Durham. That’s just over 12 percent, which is just under the state turnout of about 14 percent. See Durham’s unofficial results. In races for Durham’s school board, the most […]