Durham closes Oakwood Park after 18 people move into interim housing
Durham, NC, closed Oakwood Park after 18 people accepted interim housing, transportation, storage and case-management support. No reopening date is set.
Durham, NC
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Durham-area schools pull fresh produce from lunch menus as cyclosporiasis cases rise
Durham NC – Durham Public Schools and Wake County schools are temporarily changing lunch menus as cyclosporiasis rises. Here’s what to expect and how to reduce risk.
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Durham County launches PayDCoNC for online property-tax payments
Durham County’s new PayDCoNC portal (pay.dconc.gov) lets property owners make scheduled or partial payments online—and manage past-due balances without a visit or call.
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Durham holds July 16 Zoom on potential Algal Floway sites
City hosts a July 16 virtual session at 7 p.m. to discuss where Durham may place Algal Floway to cut nutrient pollution entering Falls Lake.
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Durham County eases future moratoriums after data-center vote
Durham city kept its data-center moratorium alive, and Durham County voted 4-0 to make future development moratoriums easier to adopt later.
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Durham moves to Stage 2 water restrictions as drought pressure grows
Durham’s Stage 2 water rules now ban spray irrigation, curb home car washing, and tighten business use as reservoir pressure grows.
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Durham-Chapel Hill gas prices edge down again, and diesel slips too
Durham-Chapel Hill regular gas and diesel both eased in AAA’s latest check, but the metro still runs above North Carolina on both fuels.
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Durham’s Stage 2 water restrictions are now in effect as drought deepens
Durham NC – Stage 2 water restrictions took effect June 15, banning spray irrigation, limiting car washing, and closing some parks amenities.
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Durham lands planned $1.4B AbbVie manufacturing campus
AbbVie plans a $1.4 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham County, with 734 expected jobs and a 2028 completion target.
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Durham approves 300-home Bella Ridge, rejects 617 homes over roads and watersheds
Durham NC – City Council approved Bella Ridge on Burton Road but rejected Patterson Hall and Morgan Farm, showing how traffic, access, and utilities are shaping growth votes.
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Durham moves old police headquarters site toward affordable housing after years of delays
Durham NC – City leaders moved the old police headquarters site toward a roughly 80-unit affordable housing concept, but key approvals still lie ahead.
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Durham’s old police headquarters site is moving toward 80 affordable homes. What happens next?
Durham NC – Durham is moving toward an 80-unit affordable-housing concept at its old police headquarters site, but key development details are still unresolved.
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Housing, Budget Pressures and Infrastructure Stay Central in Durham
Durham, NC – April 4, 2026 – Housing, utility costs, school budgeting and transit planning remain at the center of Durham’s local policy debate.
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Housing, Affordability and Equity Take Center Stage in Durham’s Growth Push
Durham, NC – April 3, 2026 – New housing projects and fresh data on affordability highlight a pivotal week for Durham’s growth and equity goals.
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Durham Weighs Utility Costs, Zoning Changes, and Budget Pressures
Durham, NC – April 2, 2026 – Utility rate debates, zoning changes, and budget strain top local government discussions this week.
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Development Vote, Public Safety Cases Lead Durham Headlines
Durham, NC – April 1, 2026 – City leaders advanced a major border development, while police probe a fatal shooting and other cases shape public safety talk.
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Protest Draws Thousands, Schools Weigh Raises, Downtown Event Boosts Durham
Durham, NC – March 31, 2026 – Protesters filled downtown, school leaders debated raises, and a major DPAC event boosted local business activity.
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Development Debate, Public Safety Cases, and Regional Transit Moves Lead Durham Headlines
Durham, NC – March 30, 2026 – City leaders weigh new development rules, public safety updates, and transit upgrades shaping Durham’s growth.
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Durham Schools Advance Budget as Housing Listings Rise and Road Work Expands
Durham, NC – March 29, 2026 – School leaders advance a new budget, housing listings spike, and road work ramps up across the city.
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Durham Weighs Budget Priorities as Housing, Transit and Water Projects Advance
Durham, NC – March 28, 2026 – City leaders debate budget tradeoffs as housing plans, transit upgrades and water rate changes move forward.
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Durham Weighs $10M Hayti Plan, 505 W. Chapel Hill Housing, and Tight FY27 Budget Outlook
Durham, NC – March 27, 2026 – City leaders debate a $10M Hayti investment, downtown affordable housing, and mounting budget pressures.
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Housing Fight, Court Delay and Recovery Funds Lead Durham’s Week in Government News
Durham, NC – March 26, 2026 – Key housing debate, court delays and state recovery funds shape a busy week in local government.
