Durham City Council delays vote on Hayti Heritage Square rezoning. Here’s why
A pivotal decision about the redevelopment of an aging property in Durham’s Hayti neighborhood has been delayed for another two months. On Monday night, the Durham City Council agreed to postpone a scheduled public hearing and vote on a controversial rezoning request for 401 E. Lakewood Ave., also known as Heritage...
Overnight Bulletin: Commissioners vote 3-2 for 2½-cent property tax hike
A deeply divided board of commissioners voted Tuesday night for a 2½-cent property tax increase, about a 5.33 percent increase – the third consecutive year of property tax increases for Alamance County property owners. The current rate of 46.89 cents per $100 valuation will be increased to 49.39 cents per $100...
DHA begins demolition of 519 E. Main Street
DURHAM – The Durham Housing Authority reached a major milestone in the redevelopment of 214 public housing units in downtown Durham, as demolition began on the last original building at 519 E. Main Street Apartments. The redevelopment of 519 E. Main and the adjacent Liberty Street Apartments is supported...
City ends negotiations with company to redevelop old Durham PD headquarters, vote to give...
Durham city leaders end negotiations with redevelopment company; vote to give loan assistance to Housing Authority.
Community members rally outside Alamance County Courthouse amid proposed budget concerns
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Dozens of people gathered outside the Alamance County Courthouse on Monday night, urging county commissioners to make changes to a proposed budget. The demonstration was organized by Down Home NC, a local advocacy organization. Leaders said they are concerned about several things regarding the...
South Sumter High Senior Xavier Massey Commits to North Carolina Central University
South Sumter High School’s standout offensive lineman Xavier Massey has announced his commitment to North Carolina Central University, continuing a proud tradition of Raiders moving on to the Division I level. The NCCU Eagles are an FCS school playing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound...
Lowest-paying jobs in Raleigh
Uncertainty clouds the current job market. On one hand, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment rates at 4.2% as of May 2025—and that hasn't changed much in the past year, a typical indicator of a positive economy. At the same time, average weekly earnings have increased by 3.9% over the 12 months ending...
Durham City Council approves $772M budget for fiscal year 2056-26; property taxes to rise
The Durham city budget focuses on community safety programs, employee compensation, public services, and major infrastructure investments.
Friend of Minnesota shooting victim Mark Hortman shares memories: ‘One of the best people’
"Everyone is pretty much just in disbelief and totally heartbroken." He was "genuinely a happy person."
Durham city leaders to talk future of old police headquarters, DHA loan
There's a jam-packed schedule for Durham City Council on Monday.
