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Durham County Focuses on Reentry, Child Abuse, and Arab American Heritage

Highlights include opportunities for young women and health advocates along with proclamations focusing attention on support for reentry from incarceration, Arab American heritage, and child abuse prevention.
April 14th, 2025 •
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Durham County Proclaims Fair Housing Month
The board marks April 2025 as Fair Housing Month, reaffirming its commitment to equal housing opportunities and recognizing ongoing challenges with housing discrimination.
April 14th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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Durham County Budget Input and Celebrations
The board invites public participation in shaping the Fiscal Year 25-26 budget through hearings and an online portal. Celebrations include honoring Pearl Fryar's horticultural legacy and recognizing women and minorities in construction, with discussions on fostering diverse career paths for Durham's youth.
March 24th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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Durham County's Intersection Improvements at 15-501 and Garrett Road.
The board discusses the North Carolina Department of Transportation's plans for a grade change at the 15-501 and Garrett Rd intersection, approving easements for access roads. The consent agenda passed without opposition.
March 24th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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Residents Rank Priorities for Durham County Government
Governor Stein's visit to Durham announced a new task force to expand childcare access, focusing on increasing seats and improving wages. Commissioner Jacobs shared insights on immigration reform, highlighting economic impacts of losing undocumented labor in key sectors. The Board reviewed results from the latest resident survey.
March 10th, 2025 • By Alex Rosen
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