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Commissioners Approve Budget Increase for Durham Public Schools
Public school workers in red T-shirts rose for a standing ovation Monday night after the Durham Board of County Commissioners passed nearly the full $27 million increase sought by Durham Public Schools in the county’s 2024-2025 budget. That increase didn’t win unanimous support, however. It passed 4-1, with Commissioner Brenda Howerton voting against because “this…
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Hillside High Leads Durham Schools in Scholarship Dollars
Hillside High School once again leads the way when it comes to scholarships among Durham Public Schools, with students selected to receive a total of more than $26.5 million. DPS released scholarship funding statistics on Monday as the district prepares to kick off major graduation ceremonies at Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke University. The district…
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Durham Commissioners Could Decide DPS Funding Monday
The item on the agenda of Monday’s meeting of the Durham Board of County Commissioners liable to draw the most focus from residents: adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget ordinance, specifically how much the county ultimately increases funds for Durham Public Schools. Administrators at DPS want an additional $27 million to provide better pay…
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Durham Could See Funds to Fight Youth Homelessness
North Carolina received more than $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to battle youth homelessness. In a LinkedIn post, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams indicated that about $1.66 million will be allocated to the Triangle. “Homelessness and housing instability does not stop at the border of your city or county,” Williams…
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Most City of Durham Offices Closed June 20 for Juneteenth
Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Juneteenth The City of Durham will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022. Most city offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services will remain available by calling 911, and non-emergency concerns can be directed to (919)…
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Changes Coming to Durham Neighborhood Meeting Process
When Durham’s Joint City-County Planning Commission (JCCPC) meets June 5, the group is expected to discuss changes that are intended to improve the neighborhood meeting process and guidelines. During the past year, planners held 42 neighborhood meetings, highlighting several issues that caused dissatisfaction in the community. These engagements provided valuable insights and recommendations for the…
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South Durham Kicking Off Summer Reading Adventure
Read at least two books before July 27 and you could win a dice tower in the South Regional Library’s Roll Your Own Reading Adventure event. It all kicks off on June 8. Get a reading tracker from the library, roll dice three times, and determine your challenge. Read the books and return the tracker…
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Durham UDO Rewrite Meeting on Thursday
With the recent adoption of the city and county’s new comprehensive plan, the Durham Planning Department is shifting its focus to implementing the goals and actions outlined in the plan. One key aspect of this implementation involves recommending changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO is a legally binding set of rules that…
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For South Durham Parents: Vaping Prevention Tele-Town Hall
News release issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Wednesday, May 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss vaping prevention and resources for youth in North Carolina, as well as ways…
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South Durham: Watch Out for Insurance Scammers
South Durham residents should be on high alert for door-to-door scammers posing as agents from the N.C. Department of Insurance, warns Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. These impostors aim to sell fake insurance to unsuspecting consumers. Agents with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division have been informed of at least two recent instances of this type of…
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Discover Durham Hosting Second Town Hall for City’s Future
Missed the first town hall to discuss Durham’s Destination Master Plan? That’s OK! Discover Durham is planning another meeting at the Durham County Main Library on June 8 to discuss the dozens of initiatives recommended in the plan. The two-hour event runs from 10 a.m. to noon, with the following schedule: It’s a free event…
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Durham City Parks Offer Summer Programs That Need More Workers
The Durham Parks and Recreation Department has boosted marketing efforts, offers competitive hourly rates, and hosted a job fair, but continues to struggle with finding enough seasonal staff for city camps and pools. On Thursday, parks department officials are set to make a presentation to City Council about Durham’s summer camp programs, summer teen camps…
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