Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior court, and for one superior court and two district court judges’ seats.
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Who’s Running: Durham Public Schools Board of Education
With four of seven seats up for grabs, the March election will mean a major shakeup for the Durham school board.
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Fresh off Defeat, Freeman Challenges Chitlik for State Senate Seat
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
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Durham Expands Shelter Options for Frigid Winter Nights
Beds available on “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple this week as local organizations launch a new initiative to raise money for homelessness services and help people find shelter when temps are freezing.
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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.
Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inHousing
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.
Posted inK-12 Education
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.
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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.
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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.