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Non‑Emergency Ambulance Franchises, Two Major Job Deals

The Durham County Board of Commissioners approved multiple non‑emergency ambulance franchises and clarified that providers bill patients directly, not the county. The board also unanimously backed performance‑based awards for a new headquarters by Aspida Financial Services and a Novartis manufacturing expansion, citing nearly 1,300 projected jobs and commitments to internships, school programs, and local hiring. Commissioners additionally accepted final‑year SAMHSA funds supporting EMS opioid and overdose response.
December 8th, 2025 •
Highlights by Wes Platt
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New County Board Chair, Vice Chair, And DSS Briefing Plans
The board unanimously elected a new chair and vice chair, then set plans for a January work session on child welfare procedures. Leaders called for a community-facing briefing with DSS, the courts, and the public defender to clear up misconceptions and explain state requirements.
December 1st, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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Education Funding Priorities and RTP Rezoning Decisions
The council underscores major education investments amid fiscal headwinds and formalizes a sweeping rezoning of Research Triangle Park to the new UC 3 district. Community solidarity after a tense federal immigration visit and a proclamation honoring Booker T. Spicely also shape the meeting.
November 24th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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Honoring DeWarren Langley, Then Tackling Food Security
The board remembered DeWarren Langley’s legacy of youth civic leadership and challenged the community to carry it forward. Members then introduced a new early childhood coordinator and dug into a countywide food security effort amid federal cuts, highlighting rising need, planned community engagement, and a vision for long-term resilience.
November 10th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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Durham County Commissioners Back Durham–Roxboro Rail Corridor Purchase and Hear About a New RTP Greenway Vision
The board advanced acquisition of the 26‑mile rail corridor with state partners covering 80% of costs and grants dropping the county’s share to about $223,000. Staff addressed safety and property concerns, highlighted strong public support, and noted a long timeline ahead with hundreds of adjacent owners to coordinate; an RTP 3.0 update also introduced a signature park greenway concept.
November 3rd, 2025 • By David Bradway
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