Durham County Government

The following list contains official news releases issued by Durham County. The most recent releases are listed at the top.

Date	Issuing Department	Topic
05/16/2012	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, May 23
05/16/2012	Public Information	Teens and Community Leaders to Durham?s Address Adolescent Pregnancy Issues
05/16/2012	Public Information	County to Recognize the Memorial Day Holiday
05/15/2012	Public Information	Durham BOCC Regular Session Highlights for May 14
05/11/2012	Public Information	County Announces Harvin-Ravin as Veteran Services Officer
05/09/2012	Public Information	Durham Student Voice Their Choice in Primary and School Board Elections Kids Voting Elections Draw Over 1000 Young Voters
05/09/2012	Public Information	Bowser Resigns from Board of County Commissioners
05/08/2012	Public Information	Special Social Services Board Meeting
05/07/2012	Public Information	County Opens Doors to the Public to View Election Returns
05/04/2012	Public Information	Durham BOCC to Meet,May 7
05/03/2012	Public Information	County Roadside Recycling Collection Moves to Earlier Time
05/03/2012	Public Information	Durham County Memorial Stadium Authority to Meet, May 8
05/03/2012	Public Information	Durham County Board of Health to Meet May 10
05/02/2012	Public Information	Durham Hosts ?Get Your Grass Off Gas? Events May 12th and 19th
05/01/2012	Public Information	Early Voting Ends May 5
04/30/2012	Public Information	SHERIFF TAKES PART IN MULTI-AGENCY NUCLEAR SECURITY EXERCISE
04/25/2012	Public Information	Cooperative Extension to Host Pesticide Collection Day
04/24/2012	Public Information	County to Bring Together Senior Citizens and Preschoolers for Nutrition Education Workshop, April 25
04/24/2012	Public Information	Important Changes Coming for NC Food Service Sanitation Rules
04/23/2012	Public Information	Landowners Invited to Learn More about Gas Drilling and Mineral Rights Contracts
04/19/2012	Public Information	Recycle and Earn Some BUCK$
04/18/2012	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, April 25
04/18/2012	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners? Meetings and Activities
04/16/2012	Public Information	SHERIFF?S OFFICE TO LAUNCH FREE, ONLINE CRIME MAPPING TOOL
04/13/2012	Public Information	DSS to Host Foster Care Information Meeting, April 19
04/12/2012	Public Information	BOCC Regular Session Highlights from April 9
04/11/2012	Public Information	County to Host Health Education Event at CCB Plaza, April 18
04/10/2012	Public Information	2012 County Cares Campaign to Benefit Five Local Nonprofits
04/09/2012	Public Information	Durham County?s One Stop Early Voting to Begin April 19
04/09/2012	Public Information	A Public Comment Period on Transportation Goals and Future Growth
04/09/2012	Public Information	Special Social Services Board Meeting
04/09/2012	Public Information	Durham County Government Hosts 5 Step Program to Educate Residents on How to Reduce Home Hazards
04/05/2012	Public Information	DSS Offices to Close for Staff Training, April 11
04/02/2012	Public Information	Residents Encouraged to Properly Dispose of Items Collected During the 2012 Litter Sweep
04/02/2012	Public Information	County Health Department Offers Free Tdap Vaccinations as Pertussis Cases Rise in 2012
03/29/2012	Public Information	Durham County to Celebrate National County Government Month Next Month
03/27/2012	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet with Durham Legislative Delegation
03/27/2012	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet in Worksession, April 2
03/27/2012	Public Information	Health Department to Close for Staff Training, April 4
03/27/2012	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights, March 26
03/26/2012	Public Information	Durham County Government to Recognize Good Friday Holiday
03/21/2012	Public Information	Durham County Library Closes Due to Afternoon Power Outage
03/21/2012	Public Information	Several Durham County Buildings Close Early Due to Afternoon Power Outage
03/21/2012	Public Information	Special Social Services Board Meeting
03/21/2012	Public Information	Board of Social Services to Meet, March 28
03/20/2012	Public Information	Durham to Host Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Tomorrow
03/15/2012	Public Information	Durham Plugging In Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ribbon Cutting Ceremony March 21
03/15/2012	Public Information	2011 Community Health Assessment Reveals Durham?s Greatest Health Needs
03/13/2012	Public Information	Chairman Michael Page carries local government message to Capitol Hill
03/09/2012	Public Information	County to Host Information Session for BOCC Candidates
03/09/2012	Public Information	Durham County Audit Oversight Committee to Meet, March 13
03/07/2012	Public Information	The Durham County Memorial Stadium Authority will hold a Special Call Meeting
03/06/2012	Public Information	Durham County Public Health to Close Early March 7
03/06/2012	Public Information	Durham County Board of Health to Meet, March 8
03/06/2012	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners? Upcoming Meetings and Activities
02/29/2012	Public Information	Durham BOCC Highlights, February 27
02/27/2012	Public Information	Commissioners Postpone Discussion on ?Fracking?
02/24/2012	Public Information	County Announces the Availability Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Funding
02/23/2012	Public Information	Deputy Manager Worsley Elected to ICMA Board
02/23/2012	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners? Meetings and Activities Week of February 27, 2012
02/23/2012	Public Information	Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Adams Named Supervisor of the Year
02/23/2012	Public Information	Durham County Nutritionists Encourage All to ?Get Your Plate in Shape? for National Nutrition Month 2012
02/22/2012	Public Information	Durham BOCC Seeks Applicants for the Commissioners Community Circle Award
02/19/2012	Public Information	Durham County to Open with Delay Tomorrow, February 20
02/16/2012	Public Information	Durham County Memorial Stadium Authority to Hold Special Call Meeting
02/15/2012	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, February 22, 2012
02/15/2012	Public Information	Commissioners Adopt the County?s First Strategic Plan; More Work to Come
02/14/2012	Public Information	Durham County DSS Seeks Foster Parents to Care for Children in Need in the Durham Community
02/14/2012	Public Information	Durham BOCC Regular Session Highlights for February 13
02/13/2012	Public Information	Chairman Page to Deliver the 2012 State of the County Address this Evening
02/10/2012	Public Information	Social Services Board Special Meeting, February 16, 2012
02/10/2012	Public Information	Board of Elections Announces the Start of the 2012 Candidate Filing Period
02/07/2012	Public Information	Durham County Chairman to Deliver 2012 State of the County Address
02/01/2012	Public Information	County Announces New Locations for Weight Management Support Programming
01/30/2012	Public Information	Local Youth Empowered to Influence Change
01/26/2012	Public Information	Durham County Dentists Help to Change One Smile at a Time
01/24/2012	Public Information	Durham County Board of Health to Meet, February 9
01/19/2012	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, January 25, 2012
01/18/2012	Public Information	Commissioners Cancel January 23 Regular Meeting
01/13/2012	Public Information	Landowners Invited to Learn More about Gas Drilling and Mineral Rights Contracts
01/13/2012	Public Information	Durham County Responds to Judge?s Dismissal of 751 Case
01/12/2012	Public Information	Studies Find that Many Cereals Pack More Sugar than Twinkies or Cookies
01/12/2012	Public Information	General Services Seeks Input from Residents Living in Unincorporated Areas of Durham
01/12/2012	Public Information	County Reminds Local Agencies of Important Information Related to the NC Governor?s Crime Commission Funding Process
01/10/2012	Public Information	County Offers Free Flu Vaccination Clinic Next Wednesday
01/10/2012	Public Information	DSS Releases 2011 Annual Report
01/10/2012	Public Information	BOCC Regular Session Highlights, January 9
01/09/2012	Public Information	Durham County to Close Offices for MLK Holiday Next Monday
01/09/2012	Public Information	City-County MLK Observance Program, Wednesday
01/06/2012	Public Information	Board of Health to Meet, January 12
01/04/2012	Public Information	Landscaping Seminar to Give Guidance for ?Greener? Gardens
01/04/2012	Public Information	County Offers Free Flu Vaccination Clinic Next Wednesday
01/04/2012	Public Information	Durham City and County Governments to Host 2012 MLK Event, January 11
01/04/2012	Public Information	Durham County Library South Regional Closed Friday Due to Building Maintenance
01/04/2012	Public Information	Cooperative Extension to Offer Free Radon Test Kits Throughout January During National Radon Action Month
01/03/2012	Public Information	Durham County Tax Listing Period to End January 31
12/30/2011	Public Information	Good Nutrition at the Top of New Year?s Resolution Lists in 2012
12/30/2011	Public Information	Citizens Reminded to Make Property Tax Payments by January 5 Deadline
12/27/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet, January 3
12/27/2011	Public Information	County Seeks Input for Website Redesign
12/27/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Special Meeting, January 3, 2012
12/22/2011	Public Information	Durham County Health Department Offers a Free Flu Vaccination Clinic in the New Year
12/22/2011	Public Information	County Implements Changes to Low Income Energy Assistance Program
12/21/2011	Public Information	Durham County Memorial Stadium Authority Special Call Meeting, December 27
12/20/2011	Public Information	County Partners with City for Seventh Annual MLK Employee Observance Program, January 11
12/15/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Special Meeting, December 22, 2011
12/14/2011	Public Information	County Wins a Triangle Business Journal 2011 Healthiest Employers Award
12/14/2011	Public Information	Durham County Announces Christmas and New Year?s Holiday Schedule
12/13/2011	Public Information	BOCC Highlights, December 12
12/12/2011	Public Information	County Nutritionists Encourage All to be Food Safe this Holiday Season
12/09/2011	Public Information	Moody?s Investors Pronounce Durham County?s AAA Rating Stable
12/09/2011	Public Information	Health Department Now Offers Free Influenza Vaccine to the Public
12/07/2011	Public Information	Audit Oversight Committee to Meet
12/07/2011	Public Information	Shredding and E-Waste Recycling Event Reminder
12/07/2011	Public Information	BOCC to Meet, December 12
12/06/2011	Public Information	County Convenience Sites to Close Temporarily, December 16
12/02/2011	Public Information	Durham Board of County Comissioners to Meet, December 5
12/01/2011	Public Information	December ?In Touch with Durham County? TV Show
12/01/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, December 14, 2011
11/29/2011	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners Regular Session Highlights, November 28
11/28/2011	Public Information	DSS Hosts Last Foster Parent Recruitment Session of the Year
11/23/2011	Public Information	General Services Reminds Customers to use County Issued Recycling Bins
11/23/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet, November 28
11/22/2011	Public Information	Durham County Manager Now on Twitter
11/17/2011	Public Information	County?s Strategic Plan Incorporates Citizen Input
11/17/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners awarded top honor by North Carolina School Boards Association
11/16/2011	Public Information	BOCC Highlights, November 14
11/15/2011	Public Information	DSS Offices to Close for Staff Training November 17, 2011
11/14/2011	Public Information	Durham County?s Register of Deeds Receives National Honor
11/14/2011	Public Information	County?s 2011 Thanksgiving Holiday Closing Details Announced
11/14/2011	Public Information	Kids Voting Durham Recognizes Champions of Democracy
11/11/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library Closed for Staff Development Day November 16
11/09/2011	Public Information	North Carolina Division of Social Services Announces Changes to Low Income Energy Assistance Program
11/09/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners? Meetings and Activities Week of November 14, 2011
11/09/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library McDougald Terrace Branch Open Today, Wednesday, Nov. 9
11/09/2011	Public Information	Citizens Get in on County?s Strategic Planning
11/08/2011	Public Information	Pre-Holiday Shredding and E-Waste Recycling Event, December 10
11/07/2011	Public Information	Upcoming Holiday Schedule Changes for County Convenience Sites and Roadside Recycling Collection
11/04/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library McDougald Terrace Branch Closed Today Due to Leak
11/04/2011	Public Information	County Town Hall Forums for Strategic Plan to Kickoff Monday
11/04/2011	Public Information	Durham-Wake Merger Would Create NC?s Largest MCO
11/03/2011	Public Information	Durham County Memorial Stadium Authority to Meet November 8
11/03/2011	Public Information	Durham County Board of Health Meeting, November 10
11/03/2011	Public Information	BOCC to Meet in Work Session, November 7
11/01/2011	Public Information	Cooperative Extension Invites Parent Educators to Register for Parenting Matters Training
11/01/2011	Public Information	Durham County Early Voting ends this Saturday at 1:00pm
11/01/2011	Public Information	Durham County Early Voting Ends This Saturday at 1 p.m.
11/01/2011	Public Information	Durham County Officials Confirm Rabies Active in Northern Durham County
10/28/2011	Public Information	Kids Voting Durham Hosts Annual Youth Candidate Forum, November 1
10/27/2011	Public Information	County?s Non-Profit Funding Cycle for FY?12-?13 to Begin November 4
10/25/2011	Public Information	Durham Hosts Comprehensive Plan Update Open Houses
10/25/2011	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners? Regular Session Highlights, October 24
10/24/2011	Public Information	County Continues to Make Progress in its Strategic Planning Process
10/24/2011	Public Information	Durham Named One of the Nation?s 100 Best Communities for Young People by America?s Promise Alliance and ING
10/20/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, October 26, 2011
10/19/2011	Public Information	County Extension Encourages Local Farmers to Apply for Grants that Can Help Farmers Stay in Agriculture and Develop New Sources of Income
10/19/2011	Public Information	Early Voting to Begin in Durham County Tomorrow
10/18/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library to Host Community Forum on Durham?s Historical Past and its Economic and Cultural Future
10/18/2011	Public Information	County Extension Partners with American Heart Association and Walmart to Host Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstrations
10/14/2011	Public Information	Durham County DSS Encourages Interest in Foster Parenting
10/11/2011	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners Highlights, October 10
10/11/2011	Public Information	Friends of the Durham Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 14-16
10/07/2011	Public Information	Durham Hosts Mixed Use Update Open House
10/07/2011	Public Information	Durham?s 5th Annual Project Homeless Connect October 13
10/07/2011	Public Information	County Manager Names Lee Worsley Deputy County Manager
10/06/2011	Public Information	Board of Health Meeting
10/04/2011	Public Information	Appointment of Sheriff Extended, Candidates to Submit Interest by October 6
09/30/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library Participates in Record-Breaking Reading Event
09/28/2011	Public Information	Candidates to Submit Interest for Sheriff Seat
09/28/2011	Public Information	Special Call Meeting: Durham County Memorial Stadium Authority
09/27/2011	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners Regular Session Highlights, September 26
09/27/2011	Public Information	Health Department to Close for the Day, October 5
09/26/2011	Public Information	Public Notice- Public Meeting to Discuss County?s Hazard Mitigation Plan
09/21/2011	Public Information	Cooperative Extension Hosts Poverty Simulation
09/20/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, September 28, 2011
09/16/2011	Public Information	County Health Department Hosts Final Community Health Assessment Discussion, Monday
09/15/2011	Public Information	Influenza Vaccinations Offered by the Durham County Health Department Beginning September 19
09/15/2011	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights for September 12
09/12/2011	Public Information	County Seeks Recycling Ambassadors
09/09/2011	Public Information	Durham County Employees to Complete 2nd Annual Marathon
09/09/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library Hosts Hip Hop and Community Empowerment Program
09/09/2011	Public Information	Durham County Audit Oversight Committee to Meet
09/09/2011	Public Information	BOCC to Meet, September 12
09/01/2011	Public Information	County Health Department Seeks Citizens to Provide Input for Community Health Assessment
08/30/2011	Public Information	County Hosts Conference on Supporting Grandparents Helping to Raise their Grandchildren
08/30/2011	Public Information	DURHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONER RE-APPOINTED TO ASSOCIATION BOARD
08/30/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners? Meetings and Activities Week of September 5, 2011
08/26/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Special Meeting September 1, 2011
08/25/2011	Public Information	Emergency Management to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Updates to Hazard Mitigation Plan
08/24/2011	Public Information	NOTICE OF ANIMAL CONTROL REVIEW BOARD APPEAL HEARING
08/24/2011	Public Information	Citizens are Invited to Meet with the Chairman
08/24/2011	Public Information	DSS Seeks Foster Parents
08/23/2011	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights from August 22
08/22/2011	Public Information	County Commissioner Howerton Achieves ?Master? Status at Local Elected Leaders Academy
08/22/2011	Public Information	Siler Selected to Lead NC County Attorneys
08/22/2011	Public Information	Durham County Recognizes the Labor Day Holiday
08/18/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, August 24, 2011
08/18/2011	Public Information	Durham Seeks Home Energy Savings Program Applicants
08/18/2011	Public Information	Durham Cooperative Extension to Co-Sponsor Upcoming Garden Forum
08/16/2011	Public Information	County Announces Extension for Strategic Planning Survey
08/16/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners? Meetings Monday, August 22
08/15/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library to Host System-Wide Blood Drive in November
08/12/2011	Public Information	Color Me Healthy Workshop Teaches Healthy Living for Children
08/12/2011	Public Information	Durham County Main Library to Host Dr. Julianne Malveaux
08/10/2011	Public Information	Deadline Approaching to Apply for Open County Commissioner Seat
08/09/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library Summer Reading Club Finale ? County-wide Celebration
08/09/2011	Public Information	Durham County Memorial Stadium Authority to Meet August 9
08/09/2011	Public Information	Durham BOCC Highlights for August 8
08/08/2011	Public Information	County Announces ?Last Call? to Take Strategic Planning Survey
08/05/2011	Public Information	Tax Administration Mails Out 2011 Tax Bills
08/04/2011	Public Information	Vacant Seat for Commissioner Opens Door for Applicants
08/04/2011	Public Information	Investigation of Salmonella Outbreak in 26 States
08/04/2011	Public Information	County?s Solid Waste Division Now on Twitter and Facebook
08/04/2011	Public Information	KDB Hosts Free Community Grant Program Information Session Fall/Winter Community Projects
08/04/2011	Public Information	DSS Offices to Temporarily Close for Staff Training, August 10
08/02/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet August 8
07/28/2011	Public Information	Gail Perry Named Interim Social Services Director
07/27/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet in Worksession, August 1
07/26/2011	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights from July 25
07/22/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, July 27, 2011
07/22/2011	Public Information	Board of Elections Announces Filing Period for Mayor and City Council to Begin July 25
07/19/2011	Public Information	Durham BOCC to Meeting, July 25
07/19/2011	Public Information	North Regional Library To Reopen After Air Conditioner Repair
07/19/2011	Public Information	Durham County Main Library Closed Saturday, July 23 Due to Water Outage
07/15/2011	Public Information	North Regional Library Closes Due to Air Conditioner Malfunction
07/13/2011	Public Information	2011 Durham Neighborhood College Application Deadline Quickly Approaching
07/12/2011	Public Information	County Announces Strategic Planning Process
07/11/2011	Public Information	Rabid Raccoon Found in Northern Durham
07/11/2011	Public Information	DSS Offices to Close for Staff Training Tomorrow
07/11/2011	Public Information	County to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event, August 13
07/08/2011	Public Information	Cooperative Extension Offers ServSafe Certification in Late August
07/08/2011	Public Information	Citizens Reminded that the Durham BOCC to Meet Once in July 2011
07/07/2011	Public Information	County Stadium Temporarily Opens Track to Lunchtime Walkers
06/28/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioner Heron Announces Retirement
06/28/2011	Public Information	BOCC Highlights from June 27 Meeting
06/28/2011	Public Information	Commissioners Adopt FY 2011-2012 Budget
06/27/2011	Public Information	County to Recognize Independence Day Holiday
06/23/2011	Public Information	Durham Board of Elections Director announces retirement
06/21/2011	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners to Meet June 27
06/21/2011	Public Information	Board of Elections to Commemorate 40th Anniversary Celebration of 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution
06/21/2011	Public Information	Wildfire Smoke is Blowing into the Triangle Area
06/16/2011	Public Information	Applicants Sought for 2011 Durham Neighborhood College
06/15/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, June 22, 2011
06/10/2011	Public Information	Marqueta Welton appointed Deputy County Manager
06/09/2011	Public Information	BOCC to Meet in Special Session, June 14
06/08/2011	Public Information	Durham County Library Hosts County-wide Summer Reading Kickoff
06/07/2011	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, June 7, 2011
06/07/2011	Public Information	County Board of Health Hosts Retreat June 11
06/07/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet on June 13
06/07/2011	Public Information	Making Healthy Food Choices Just Got a Bit Easier: MyPlate to replace MyPyramid
06/07/2011	Public Information	Board of Elections Announces Filing Period for Mayor and City Council to Begin July 25
06/07/2011	Public Information	County Audit Oversight Committee to Meet June 14
06/06/2011	Public Information	Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Durham County Manager?s Recommended Budget June 13
06/03/2011	Public Information	All Invited to Celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Durham
06/03/2011	Public Information	Proposed Durham County Bus and Rail Investment Plan Now Available
06/02/2011	Public Information	Renowned Photographer to Teach Citizens How to Capture Award-Winning Photographs
06/01/2011	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet in Worksession on Monday, June 6
06/01/2011	Public Information	BOCC to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday, June 1, 2011
06/01/2011	Public Information	Durham Community Indicators Report Now Available
05/31/2011	Public Information	Durham County Students Win Statewide Conservation Poster and Speech Contests
05/26/2011	Public Information	Citizens Invited to Bid on Impounded Pigs Tomorrow
05/25/2011	Public Information	BOCC Highlights for May 23, 2011
05/25/2011	Public Information	Durham County Main Library Closed Remainder of Day Due to Power Outage
05/24/2011	Public Information	County Kicks off 2011 Recycle and Win Campaign
05/23/2011	Public Information	?To-May-to? Days at Merrick Moore and WG Pearson Elementary Schools
05/23/2011	Public Information	County Manager to Present Recommended Budget Tonight
05/20/2011	Public Information	County Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Site to Close Temporarily on June 2
05/19/2011	Public Information	Durham County Announces Memorial Day Holiday Schedule

Last updated: February 2, 2010