A nonprofit group’s attempt to hinder a controversial rezoning case near Jordan Lake fell flat Friday, as Durham officials denied the validity of a petition filed by the organization. The petitioner, the Haw River Assembly, did not include signatures of enough landowners around the area to be rezoned, said Durham City-County Planning Director Steve Medlin. […]
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SBI looking into DPD’s overtime case
It has been a week since Durham’s City Manager Tom Bonfield released an audit report that showed an embarrassing lack of oversight at the Durham Police Department that allowed one police officer to take home more than $62,000 in overtime in one year. This chart shows what else that money could have funded, including officers, […]
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Cole-McFadden and Clement take top votes in Durham
As expected, Durham City Council incumbents Howard Clement and Mayor Pro-Tem Cora Cole-McFadden will continue to the general election Nov. 3 in bids to retain their respective council seats, according to unofficial primary results posted Tuesday night by the countys Board of Elections. But against whom? Clement, who is seeking his seventh term in Ward […]
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While downtown Durham flourishes, blocks away lies ailing, blighted Rolling Hills
The name evokes images of a bright and verdant homestead, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. But utter the words “Rolling Hills” to some residents in downtown Durham and the name is more likely to elicit a bitter complaint about squandered money and a forgotten community. The small, working-class neighborhood of townhouses […]
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Clement, Cole-McFadden to continue. But against whom?
As expected, Durham City Council incumbents Howard Clement and Mayor Pro-Tem Cora Cole-McFadden will continue to the general election Nov. 3 in bids to retain their respective council seats, according to unofficial primary results posted Tuesday night by the county’s Board of Elections. But against whom? Clement, who is seeking his 7th term in Ward […]
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Family modifies plan for jazz center; council defers vote
As reported last week on Triangulator, Durham property owner Mozella McLaughlin has excised The Know Book Store from plans for the jazz center she hopes to build at 2520 Fayetteville St. McLaughlin also has downsized the renovations she planned for the building, thus postponing any vote the City Council would have made Monday night to […]
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The Know Book Store likely out by Dec. 31
The Know Book Store, which has called 2520 Fayetteville St. home for the past 18 years, will likely be moving out at the end of the year. William McLaughlin, acting manager for the property owned by his mother Mozella McLaughlin, delivered a letter to tenant Bruce Bridges today, he said. The letter asks that Bridges […]
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Audit shows police deputy chief OK’d egregious overtime
An audit released this morning by the City of Durham revealed that a senior Durham Police Department official signed off on nearly $62,000 in overtime pay for one officer over just 11 months. The audit found that Deputy Chief B.J. Council, a 31-year veteran of the Durham Police Department, approved the overtime payment of Alesha […]
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532 murder victimsand each someone’s child
The main hall at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church was dressed for a funeral. Rows of chairs were divided by a wide aisle. There was a podium at the front of the room, and long rectangular tables stood shrouded by heavy black cloaks. People filed into the church, and smiled as they saw familiar faces. Many […]
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A step in the green direction
Patrons at the Durham County Library may have noticed a recent change — the library has replaced the 15,000 plastic bags it uses each year with 2,000 sturdy navy blue reusable totes. The tote bags may be checked out along with books, and may be renewed an unlimited number of times, said Gina Rozier, marketing […]