Durham County

Durham Makes Move To Buy Property Near Polluted Falls Lake

Will Michaels — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:21:48 +0000

Durham County Commissioners have approved a plan to buy 260 acres of land near Falls Lake. The board voted 3-2 this week to purchase the property in east Durham for $650,000.

Commissioner Ellen Reckhow says the deal will allow Durham County to comply with a state mandate that says all local governments in the Falls Lake watershed must help clean up the polluted lake.

"It has Falls Lake frontage and so many creeks and streams such that 93 percent of the acreage is within 300 feet of water," Reckhow said during this week's meeting.

Take A Look Inside Durham's New Courthouse

Laura Candler — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:36:31 +0000

The new $119 million Durham County Courthouse opens this month on South Dillard Street in Durham. In addition to its location beside the jail, the 11-story building incorporates an array of new features, many focusing on efficient design and energy use. The building’s internal layout includes three separate areas of circulation - one for the public, one for courthouse staff, and a secured circulation area for transporting inmates. The only place that all three can converge is in one of its 20 courtrooms.

Durham Coalition Forms To Fight Diabetes

Gurnal Scott — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Several Durham County groups are partnering to fight a high rate of diabetes in adults. The Durham Diabetes Coalition brings together health groups, churches and government to teach people about the dangers of the disease. County statistics show that 12 percent of Durham County adults live with diabetes. The statewide average is nine percent. Health educator Chasity Newkirk says the challenge is getting people screened, especially African Americans.

Durham-Orange Light Rail Meetings

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Durham and Orange county residents will get a closer look today and tomorrow at a proposed light rail transit plan.

Taxes on Ballot in Durham, Orange Today

Will Michaels — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:45:00 +0000

Voters go to the polls today for municipal elections across the state. In Durham and Orange Counties, they will decide on sales tax measures in addition to picking candidates.

Durham Transit Referendum Goes Before Voters

Jessica Jones — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

On Tuesday, Durham County voters will decide whether to approve a sales tax increase that would help fund big improvements to public transit. Public transportation advocates across the Triangle have been working for years to plan a comprehensive network of buses and trains to make the area more commuter-friendly.