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City manager Ferguson has decided to not propose an expansion of the HEART non-violent response program to 24/7 service, instead opting to enhance the current dayside hour service.
Ferguson noted that current HEART cannot meet all the dayside calls for service.
Ferguson noted that current HEART cannot meet all the dayside calls for service.
May 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
City manager Ferguson has decided to not propose an expansion of the HEART non-violent response program to 24/7 service, instead opting to enhance the current dayside hour service.
Ferguson noted that current HEART cannot meet all the dayside calls for service.
Ferguson noted that current HEART cannot meet all the dayside calls for service.
City manager Ferguson has proposed keeping GoDurham buses fare-free through summer 2026.
May 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
City manager Ferguson has proposed keeping GoDurham buses fare-free through summer 2026.
Durham city manager Bo Ferguson has proposed a 5.48 cent tax increase over the revenue neutral rate
May 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Durham city manager Bo Ferguson has proposed a 5.48 cent tax increase over the revenue neutral rate
BREAKING: Durham County Manager Claudia Hager is proposing a property tax rate of 55.42 cents. This rate is cents above the revenue neutral rate of 51.92 cents per $100 valuation.
May 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
BREAKING: Durham County Manager Claudia Hager is proposing a property tax rate of 55.42 cents. This rate is cents above the revenue neutral rate of 51.92 cents per $100 valuation.
Tonight Durham county residents will learn the proposed budget for the county
After tonight, county commissioners will hold several work sessions to fine tune the budget.
The city will also be releasing their proposed budget in the coming weeks.
After tonight, county commissioners will hold several work sessions to fine tune the budget.
The city will also be releasing their proposed budget in the coming weeks.
May 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Tonight Durham county residents will learn the proposed budget for the county
After tonight, county commissioners will hold several work sessions to fine tune the budget.
The city will also be releasing their proposed budget in the coming weeks.
After tonight, county commissioners will hold several work sessions to fine tune the budget.
The city will also be releasing their proposed budget in the coming weeks.
Low end estimate of remediation costs are $11 million.
Currently, the city is waiting for the NC Department of Environmental Quality to finish final testing. The city estimates the state’s work will finish near the end of the calendar year. THEN the city can start planning for actual remediation.
Currently, the city is waiting for the NC Department of Environmental Quality to finish final testing. The city estimates the state’s work will finish near the end of the calendar year. THEN the city can start planning for actual remediation.
May 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Low end estimate of remediation costs are $11 million.
Currently, the city is waiting for the NC Department of Environmental Quality to finish final testing. The city estimates the state’s work will finish near the end of the calendar year. THEN the city can start planning for actual remediation.
Currently, the city is waiting for the NC Department of Environmental Quality to finish final testing. The city estimates the state’s work will finish near the end of the calendar year. THEN the city can start planning for actual remediation.
Bills to limit HOAs authority are making their way through the NC General Assembly.
One version would ban HOAs from initiating foreclosure proceedings just for fines. The other version would make HOAs wait at least 6 months before initiating foreclosure.
www.wral.com/21993177/?fb...
One version would ban HOAs from initiating foreclosure proceedings just for fines. The other version would make HOAs wait at least 6 months before initiating foreclosure.
www.wral.com/21993177/?fb...
May 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Bills to limit HOAs authority are making their way through the NC General Assembly.
One version would ban HOAs from initiating foreclosure proceedings just for fines. The other version would make HOAs wait at least 6 months before initiating foreclosure.
www.wral.com/21993177/?fb...
One version would ban HOAs from initiating foreclosure proceedings just for fines. The other version would make HOAs wait at least 6 months before initiating foreclosure.
www.wral.com/21993177/?fb...
Today, the NC House considered 32 bills; tomorrow, they will consider at least 20 bills.
As you will note, most bills are non-controversial.
As you will note, most bills are non-controversial.
May 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Today, the NC House considered 32 bills; tomorrow, they will consider at least 20 bills.
As you will note, most bills are non-controversial.
As you will note, most bills are non-controversial.
Cuts are coming to Durham Public Schools.
During Thursday's Board of Education meeting, district leadership presented a plan to cut 27 classified positions effective 7/1. The district would save around $2 million.
During Thursday's Board of Education meeting, district leadership presented a plan to cut 27 classified positions effective 7/1. The district would save around $2 million.
April 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Cuts are coming to Durham Public Schools.
During Thursday's Board of Education meeting, district leadership presented a plan to cut 27 classified positions effective 7/1. The district would save around $2 million.
During Thursday's Board of Education meeting, district leadership presented a plan to cut 27 classified positions effective 7/1. The district would save around $2 million.
Yes, you are reading that headline correctly. Former NC Senate minority leader state Sen. Dan Blue (D-Wake) has emerged as a surprise “yes” vote on several Republican bills.
April 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Yes, you are reading that headline correctly. Former NC Senate minority leader state Sen. Dan Blue (D-Wake) has emerged as a surprise “yes” vote on several Republican bills.
A trial panel of 2 Republican and 1 Democratic judge ruled 2-1 today that the General Assembly violated the constitution when they stripped Governors of the power to appoint members of the state Board of Elections.
Late last year the General Assembly moved that power to the state auditor.
Late last year the General Assembly moved that power to the state auditor.
April 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A trial panel of 2 Republican and 1 Democratic judge ruled 2-1 today that the General Assembly violated the constitution when they stripped Governors of the power to appoint members of the state Board of Elections.
Late last year the General Assembly moved that power to the state auditor.
Late last year the General Assembly moved that power to the state auditor.
April 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The more conservative of the two state Houses are pushing for quick passage of their version of the budget this week.
The budget contains cuts to vacant positions, several programs and the community college system.
The budget contains cuts to vacant positions, several programs and the community college system.
April 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The more conservative of the two state Houses are pushing for quick passage of their version of the budget this week.
The budget contains cuts to vacant positions, several programs and the community college system.
The budget contains cuts to vacant positions, several programs and the community college system.
In a closely split, surprise 4-3 vote, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education passed a meet-and-confer policy intended to enhance the voice of the Durham Association of Educators and other employee associations (at least 6% representation).
April 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
In a closely split, surprise 4-3 vote, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education passed a meet-and-confer policy intended to enhance the voice of the Durham Association of Educators and other employee associations (at least 6% representation).
One of the biggest proposed changes is a bill to introduce a temporary license expiration holiday from bill adoption until the end of 2027. During that period, licenses would not expire.
www.wral.com/story/teen-d...
www.wral.com/story/teen-d...
April 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
One of the biggest proposed changes is a bill to introduce a temporary license expiration holiday from bill adoption until the end of 2027. During that period, licenses would not expire.
www.wral.com/story/teen-d...
www.wral.com/story/teen-d...
Mayor Leonardo Williams honored former state Sen. Mike Woodard (D-Durham) with a proclamation for his years of service to the city. 🧵
April 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Mayor Leonardo Williams honored former state Sen. Mike Woodard (D-Durham) with a proclamation for his years of service to the city. 🧵
April 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The decision would not have any immediate impact on systems.
But the order would likely cease grants to drinking water systems to maintain/upgrade their fluoridation systems.
It would also remove a key justification some jurisdictions relied on to continue their fluoridation programs.
But the order would likely cease grants to drinking water systems to maintain/upgrade their fluoridation systems.
It would also remove a key justification some jurisdictions relied on to continue their fluoridation programs.
April 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The decision would not have any immediate impact on systems.
But the order would likely cease grants to drinking water systems to maintain/upgrade their fluoridation systems.
It would also remove a key justification some jurisdictions relied on to continue their fluoridation programs.
But the order would likely cease grants to drinking water systems to maintain/upgrade their fluoridation systems.
It would also remove a key justification some jurisdictions relied on to continue their fluoridation programs.
Big news.
If this is affirmed by the state Supreme Court, up to 60,000 voters will need to “cure” their ballots within 15 days. Voters who did not cure their ballots by that time will see their votes discarded.
www.wral.com/story/republ...
If this is affirmed by the state Supreme Court, up to 60,000 voters will need to “cure” their ballots within 15 days. Voters who did not cure their ballots by that time will see their votes discarded.
www.wral.com/story/republ...
April 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Big news.
If this is affirmed by the state Supreme Court, up to 60,000 voters will need to “cure” their ballots within 15 days. Voters who did not cure their ballots by that time will see their votes discarded.
www.wral.com/story/republ...
If this is affirmed by the state Supreme Court, up to 60,000 voters will need to “cure” their ballots within 15 days. Voters who did not cure their ballots by that time will see their votes discarded.
www.wral.com/story/republ...
Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler is asking for boosts to forest fighting staff pay.
Currently, "multiple county ranger and forest fire equipment operator jobs — [are] all on pay scales starting below $38,000 — as well as a firefighting helicopter pilot job, with pay starting at $61,000."
Currently, "multiple county ranger and forest fire equipment operator jobs — [are] all on pay scales starting below $38,000 — as well as a firefighting helicopter pilot job, with pay starting at $61,000."
April 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler is asking for boosts to forest fighting staff pay.
Currently, "multiple county ranger and forest fire equipment operator jobs — [are] all on pay scales starting below $38,000 — as well as a firefighting helicopter pilot job, with pay starting at $61,000."
Currently, "multiple county ranger and forest fire equipment operator jobs — [are] all on pay scales starting below $38,000 — as well as a firefighting helicopter pilot job, with pay starting at $61,000."
According to surveys, Arizona's DMV is ranked 4th best, and NC is in the middle of the pack at 25th.
Republican lawmakers have been loath to put more money into the DMV system.
www.wral.com/consumer/5on...
Republican lawmakers have been loath to put more money into the DMV system.
www.wral.com/consumer/5on...
April 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
According to surveys, Arizona's DMV is ranked 4th best, and NC is in the middle of the pack at 25th.
Republican lawmakers have been loath to put more money into the DMV system.
www.wral.com/consumer/5on...
Republican lawmakers have been loath to put more money into the DMV system.
www.wral.com/consumer/5on...
The Durham County Board of Elections putting the final touches on their new headquarters. Had to stop a take a pic of their adopted logo above the secondary entrance.
March 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Durham County Board of Elections putting the final touches on their new headquarters. Had to stop a take a pic of their adopted logo above the secondary entrance.