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
09/03/2010	Public Information	County Employees Lace Up for Inaugural Marathon
09/03/2010	Public Information	Board of Health to Meet for Regular Meeting, September 9
08/31/2010	Public Information	Fresh Start Program Helps Smokers Kick the Habit
08/31/2010	Public Information	Fresh Start Program Helps Smokers Kick the Habit
08/31/2010	Public Information	Durham County Swap Shop to Reopen Tomorrow
08/26/2010	Public Information	County Supports Grandparents Helping to Raise their Grandchildren
08/25/2010	Public Information	County Closes Most Offices for Labor Day Holiday
08/24/2010	Public Information	Stadium Authority Calls Special Meeting, August 25
08/23/2010	Public Information	BOCC Regular Session Meeting Highlights from August 23
08/20/2010	Public Information	Voice Your Choice Video Contest Premieres
08/20/2010	Public Information	Upcoming BOCC Work Session Meeting Cancelled
08/19/2010	Public Information	County?s Utility Division Reports Sewage Spill at Burdens Creek
08/18/2010	Public Information	Citizens Offered Tax Payment Plan Option When Unable to Make Tax Payments In Full by January 5, 2011
08/17/2010	Public Information	Durham County Hospital Corporation Calls Special Meeting
08/17/2010	Public Information	BOCC to Meet for Regular Session Meeting, August 23
08/10/2010	Public Information	BOCC highlights for Monday, August 9, 2010
08/09/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board to Meet, August 18
08/09/2010	Public Information	Durham County Tax Office Achieves Highest Collection Rate on Record
08/05/2010	Public Information	Application Deadline Near for 2010 Durham Neighborhood College
08/04/2010	Public Information	BOCC to Meet for Regular Session Meeting
08/04/2010	Public Information	Durham County Social Services Board Member Appointed
08/04/2010	Public Information	Tax Administration Mails 2010 Tax Bills
07/30/2010	Public Information	Kids Voting Durham to Host International Visitors from the Middle East
07/30/2010	Public Information	Updated BOCC Meeting Highlights
07/29/2010	Public Information	Soil and Water to Cheer on Local Students in National Competition
07/29/2010	Public Information	BOCC to Meet August 2
07/29/2010	Public Information	BOCC to Continue Regular Session Meeting Tonight
07/27/2010	Public Information	Infant Feeding Can Help Prevent Obesity
07/27/2010	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights from July 26
07/23/2010	Public Information	Applicants Sought for the 2011 Durham Master Gardener Program
07/22/2010	Public Information	Social Services Offices to Close for Staff Training, July 28
07/21/2010	Public Information	County Web site Temporarily Disabled this Saturday
07/19/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet in Regular Session, July 26
07/19/2010	Public Information	Collaborative Training Teaches Restaurateurs Safe Food Handling Practices
07/16/2010	Public Information	Investigation Summary of Salmonella Outbreak at Bullock?s Bar-B-Que Restaurant
07/14/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, July 21
07/14/2010	Public Information	Residents Rewarded for Recycling the Right Way
07/13/2010	Public Information	Protest Petition Opposing 751 Assemblage Project Ruled Valid
07/09/2010	Public Information	Applicants Sought for 2010 Durham Neighborhood College
07/07/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for a Special Session on July 14
07/06/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board to Meet on July 21
07/02/2010	Public Information	Board of Health set to meet on July 8
06/29/2010	Public Information	Service Changes to Come with the New Fiscal Year
06/29/2010	Public Information	Budget Adoption Leads to Tax Increase for FY 2010-2011 and Saves Teachers Jobs
06/28/2010	Public Information	Keeping Food Summer-Safe
06/25/2010	Public Information	Memorial Stadium Authority to Meet June 29
06/23/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Regular Session
06/23/2010	Public Information	DSS Provides Relief from the Heat for those in Need
06/21/2010	Public Information	Board of Health to Meet on July 15
06/21/2010	Public Information	Durham County Recognizes the Independence Day Holiday
06/16/2010	Public Information	Durham County East Regional Library?s Air Conditioning Repaired; Library to Reopen
06/16/2010	Public Information	Durham County East Regional Library to Remain Closed Wednesday, June 16 Due to Air Conditioning Malfunction
06/15/2010	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights from June 14
06/15/2010	Public Information	Social Services? Board to Meet on June 16
06/15/2010	Public Information	Air Conditioning Malfunction Closes East Regional Library for the Day
06/14/2010	Public Information	Social Services? Second Chance Program Begins Today
06/11/2010	Public Information	Commissioners Meet for Budget Work Session
06/11/2010	Public Information	Public Health Seeks Residents? Input for Durham County Community Health Assessment
06/09/2010	Public Information	BOCC to Meet to Discuss FY 2010-2011 Budget and Hold Regular Session
06/08/2010	Public Information	CJRC to Close Early Tomorrow
06/04/2010	Public Information	Commissioners Invite Community Organizations to Apply for Special Award
06/04/2010	Public Information	Cooperative Extension Offers Insight to the Art of Food Preservation
06/03/2010	Public Information	Commissioners to Meet for Work Session on June 7
06/01/2010	Public Information	Phone Lines Down at Durham County General Services
06/01/2010	Public Information	Phone service restored at Durham General Service
05/27/2010	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights from May 24
05/25/2010	Public Information	Durham County Recognizes the Memorial Day Holiday
05/25/2010	Public Information	County Library Director Resigns
05/24/2010	Public Information	County Manager Delivers Recommended Budget Presentation Tonight
05/24/2010	Public Information	County Manager Presents Challenging Budget Proposal
05/21/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Special Session
05/20/2010	Public Information	Durham County Health Officials Encourage People to Adopt Healthy Swimming Behaviors as Part of National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
05/19/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Grand Opening
05/19/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Regular Session
05/18/2010	Public Information	Extension Invites Youths to Seaside Adventure this July
05/17/2010	Public Information	County Manager to Present Recommended Budget Next Monday
05/11/2010	Public Information	Y.E. Smith Elementary School Goes to Pot
05/07/2010	Public Information	Salmonella Outbreak at Bullock?s Barbecue Restaurant Confirmed
05/07/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board to Meet for Retreat
05/06/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Joint City-County Committee
05/06/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Strategic Planning and Regular Session
05/06/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting, May 19
05/06/2010	Public Information	DSS Walk for the Children this Saturday
05/03/2010	Public Information	Register of Deeds to Temporarily Remove Vital Records for Preservation Process
05/03/2010	Public Information	Election Night No Longer Hosted in Commissioners Chambers
04/28/2010	Public Information	Air Quality in N.C. Restaurants and Bars Improves
04/28/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Worksession Meeting
04/28/2010	Public Information	County HR Department Wins Outstanding Program Award
04/27/2010	Public Information	Foodborne Disease Investigation in Durham
04/27/2010	Public Information	BOCC Regular Meeting Highlights for April 26
04/27/2010	Public Information	Board of Health to Meet on May 13
04/26/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet with Legislators
04/22/2010	Public Information	Durham?s Young People Speak Out, Ask Questions of School Board Candidates
04/22/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Regular Session
04/21/2010	Public Information	County Commissioners to Meet with the Durham Legislative Delegation
04/19/2010	Public Information	County Residents Can Now Recycle and Win in 2010
04/16/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board to Meet April 21
04/13/2010	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights for April 12
04/13/2010	Public Information	Early Voting Begins April 15
04/12/2010	Public Information	Donkey Contracts Rabies in Durham County
04/09/2010	Public Information	Sharing Our Success Stories: Improving Results for Children At-Risk of Abuse & Neglect in Durham
04/08/2010	Public Information	BOCC to Meet for Regular Session on April 12
04/05/2010	Public Information	Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
03/31/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Worksession
03/29/2010	Public Information	Durham County to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Courthouse
03/29/2010	Public Information	Final Conversations with Commissioners Meeting of 2010 Tomorrow
03/29/2010	Public Information	County Program Helps Local Homeowners Stay Cooler and Learn about Energy-Saving Measures
03/25/2010	Public Information	Durham County to Recognize Good Friday Holiday
03/24/2010	Public Information	Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Durham County Courthouse, March 31
03/24/2010	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights for March 22
03/22/2010	Public Information	Phones Down for Durham County Courts
03/15/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting Set for March 17
03/15/2010	Public Information	Durham Residents Invited to Join in Conversations with Commissioners
03/12/2010	Public Information	County Residents Encouraged to Properly Dispose of Medicines
03/05/2010	Public Information	Commissioners Invite Discussion about the Upcoming Budget
03/04/2010	Public Information	Social Services Offices to Close Early on March 9
03/01/2010	Public Information	Durham County Stadium Authority sets Call Meeting on March 9
03/01/2010	Public Information	In Touch with Durham County March Show features 2010 Census and Reduction of Minority Health Disparities
02/26/2010	Public Information	Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Funding Available
02/25/2010	Public Information	Durham County To Offer Prescription Discount Card That Can Be Used by All Residents
02/25/2010	Public Information	Commissioners to Meet for Joint Meeting
02/25/2010	Public Information	County Worksession Meeting, March 1
02/23/2010	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners Meeting Highlights, February 22
02/23/2010	Public Information	2010 State of the County Address Highlights
02/22/2010	Public Information	Page to Deliver State of County Address this Evening
02/18/2010	Public Information	County Attorney to Receive Special Honor
02/18/2010	Public Information	Chairman Page to Deliver 2010 State of the County Address
02/17/2010	Public Information	Durham County Library Hosts Book Discussion on J. California Cooper?s Family
02/16/2010	Public Information	Board of Health Meeting Notice
02/15/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board to Hold Monthly Meeting
02/15/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Budget Retreat 2010
02/09/2010	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners Meeting Highlights, February 8
02/09/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting Notice
02/04/2010	Public Information	Filing Period for 2010 Candidates Begins Monday
02/04/2010	Public Information	County Health Department to Host Annual Free Dental Clinic, Tomorrow
02/03/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet
02/02/2010	Public Information	County to Operate on a Normal Schedule on Wednesday, February 3
02/01/2010	Public Information	County Roadside Collection Delayed Until Saturday
02/01/2010	Public Information	Durham County Library to Close at 5:30 p.m. Today Late Opening Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.
02/01/2010	Public Information	County Announces Two Hour Delay on Tuesday, February 2
01/31/2010	Public Information	County Offices to Operate on a Delayed Schedule Tomorrow
01/29/2010	Public Information	In Touch with Durham County February Show features discussion of Community Engagement and Car/Train Safety
01/29/2010	Public Information	County Advises Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather Conditions
01/29/2010	Public Information	County Commissioners Cancel Monday?s Worksession Meeting
01/28/2010	Public Information	Durham?s Soil and Water Conservation District Offers Citizens Funding to Improve Water Quality Issues
01/28/2010	Public Information	County Prepared to Respond to Severe Weather Conditions
01/27/2010	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting Notice
01/26/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for February 1 Worksession
01/26/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for a Special Meeting and Regular Session
01/19/2010	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet
01/15/2010	Public Information	Non-Profit Agency Funding Program (NAFP)
01/15/2010	Public Information	Collaborative Training Teaches Restaurateurs How to Serve Food Safely
01/15/2010	Public Information	County Reminds Citizens of the 2010 Listing Period and Deadline
01/15/2010	Public Information	Motiryo Keambiroiro named County General Services Director
01/15/2010	Public Information	NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY
01/13/2010	Public Information	Families Urged to Apply for Child Care Subsidy While Limited Funds are Available
01/12/2010	Public Information	Fifth Annual County-City Martin Luther King Celebration Slated for Thursday
01/08/2010	Public Information	County Stimulus Funds Jumpstart Local Economy and Help the Most in Need
01/07/2010	Public Information	County Partners with City Government for Fifth Annual MLK Celebration, January 14
01/06/2010	Public Information	Sustainable Landscapes Workshop Offers Guidance for ?Greener? Gardens Feb. 15
01/06/2010	Public Information	County Warns Residents about Accidental Fires During Cold Weather
01/05/2010	Public Information	Animals Unchained in Durham
01/04/2010	Public Information	County Announces Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule
01/04/2010	Public Information	County Health Department to Close for the Day
01/04/2010	Public Information	H1N1 Clinics Held at Local Schools this Saturday
12/29/2009	Public Information	Sanitary Sewer Pump Spill at Page Park Station
12/28/2009	Public Information	H1N1 Clinics Held at Local Schools in the New Year
12/28/2009	Public Information	Health Department Invites the Public to Celebrate New Smoke-Free Law
12/23/2009	Public Information	H1N1 Vaccinations Voluntarily Recalled are Safe
12/23/2009	Public Information	Listing is the Law for All Property Owners
12/23/2009	Public Information	Deadline for Property Tax Payment Quickly Approaching
12/23/2009	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet
12/21/2009	Public Information	Durham County Library Director Skip Auld Selected as UNC-CH Distinguished Alumnus
12/18/2009	Public Information	Restaurants and Bars Smoke-Free By Law Starting January 2
12/15/2009	Public Information	County Recognizes Christmas and New Year?s Holidays
12/14/2009	Public Information	County and Duke Health Officials Report that H1N1 Continues to be a Serious Issue for the Region
12/14/2009	Public Information	Applicants Sought for Spring 2010 Durham Neighborhood College
12/14/2009	Public Information	Social Services Board to Meet
12/14/2009	Public Information	Commissioners and Elected Officials to Receive H1N1 Vaccination at Joint News Conference
12/14/2009	Public Information	Commissioners and Elected Officials to Receive H1N1 Vaccination at Joint News Conference
12/11/2009	Public Information	County Invites Ex-Offenders to Apply for Skills-Training Program
12/08/2009	Public Information	Page and Reckhow Re-elected to lead County Commissioners
12/08/2009	Public Information	County Announces Enhancements to Water Quality in Durham
12/08/2009	Public Information	County?s Health Department Announces Lift on H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Restrictions
12/08/2009	Public Information	Board of Health to Meet
11/30/2009	Public Information	Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Highlights from November 23
11/30/2009	Public Information	Water Shortage Closes County Child Care Office Early Today
11/30/2009	Public Information	Lowe?s Grove Middle School Student Chefs Compete
11/30/2009	Public Information	Board of Commissioners Meet with Durham Public Schools
11/30/2009	Public Information	Board of County Commissioners to Meet for Regular Session
11/23/2009	Public Information	LOCAL SHERIFF OFFERS TIPS FOR SAFE SHOPPING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
11/20/2009	Public Information	New Plans for H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Decrease Wait Times
11/18/2009	Public Information	Health Department Sponsors Expanded H1N1 Clinic on November 18th
11/16/2009	Public Information	Durham County World AIDS Day 2009, December 1
11/16/2009	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet
11/13/2009	Public Information	Durham County Opens Four New Oyster Shell Recycling Sites
11/13/2009	Public Information	Important Message from JCPC about Governor's Crime Commission Funding
11/13/2009	Public Information	Second Round Vaccinations Offered to Children at November 18 H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
11/13/2009	Public Information	County Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
11/11/2009	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting Notice for November 19
11/11/2009	Public Information	Durham County DSS Website Now Available in Spanish
11/11/2009	Public Information	Media Invited to Speak to Health Director Regarding H1N1 Clinic
11/10/2009	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet for Regular Session, November 23
11/10/2009	Public Information	Parker-Evans named new Durham County?s Clerk to the Board
11/06/2009	Public Information	H1N1 Vaccination Clinic for High-Risk Persons on Wednesday, Free Shuttle Available
11/04/2009	Public Information	Non-Profit Workshop Prepares Agencies for Grant Funding Application
11/04/2009	Public Information	Media Invited to Speak to County Health Director
11/04/2009	Public Information	DURHAM STUDENTS VOICE THEIR CHOICE KIDS RE-ELECT MAYOR BELL CITY COUNCIL RACES SPLIT YOUTH VOTE
11/03/2009	Public Information	Low Income Energy Program Accepting Applications
10/30/2009	Public Information	In Touch with Durham County November Show features discussion of programs benefitting children
10/27/2009	Public Information	DURHAM?S YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE ON 2009 LOCAL ELECTIONS
10/27/2009	Public Information	BOCC Meeting Highlights from Monday, October 26
10/23/2009	Public Information	Gov. Perdue Appoints Page to Governor?s Crime Commission
10/23/2009	Public Information	NC-54/I-40 Corridor Study Public Workshop Nov. 18
10/22/2009	Public Information	LOCAL SHERIFF OFFERS TIPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN
10/21/2009	Public Information	County Partners with Duke Gardens for Landscape Symposium
10/21/2009	Public Information	County Receives Award for Budgeting Excellence
10/20/2009	Public Information	Tax Administration Offers Convenient Payment Plans
10/19/2009	Public Information	Early Voting Polls for Municipal Election Open Tomorrow
10/19/2009	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet
10/14/2009	Public Information	Durham County Board of Health Public Notice
10/14/2009	Public Information	Health Department H1N1 Vaccine Clinic for Elementary Students
10/13/2009	Public Information	County Commissioner Meeting Highlights from October 12
10/12/2009	Public Information	Public Reminded of Critical Influenza Vaccine and Plans for Vaccine Clinics
10/09/2009	Public Information	Health Department Holds Joint News Conference on County?s Inoculation Plans
10/09/2009	Public Information	Haw River Assembly Protest Petition Ruled Invalid
10/09/2009	Public Information	Low Cost Home Energy Assessments Available in Durham County
10/08/2009	Public Information	News Conference on Jordan Lake Tomorrow
10/07/2009	Public Information	Health Department Reveals the Latest on the H1N1 Vaccination
10/06/2009	Public Information	Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Update
10/05/2009	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting Notice
10/02/2009	Public Information	October " In Touch With Durham County" TV Show
09/29/2009	Public Information	County Commissioner Meeting Highlights from September 28
09/28/2009	Public Information	Lincoln Community Health Center Receives Stimulus Funds for Renovation
09/28/2009	Public Information	Social Services Board Meeting Notice
09/18/2009	Public Information	Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Update
09/18/2009	Public Information	Citizens Reminded of Early Voting Option for Municipal Primary
09/16/2009	Public Information	Memorial Stadium Authority Calls for Special Meeting
09/16/2009	Public Information	DSS Holds Foster and Adoptive Parenting Information Session
09/16/2009	Public Information	Durham County Commissioners to Meet in Closed Session
09/11/2009	Public Information	Durham Student Diagnosed with Active Tuberculosis
09/10/2009	Public Information	Regular Meeting of the Durham County Board of Health
09/10/2009	Public Information	Durham Library Foundation Receives Grant from Verizon Foundation for Get Set? Get Ready? Let?s Read!
09/08/2009	Public Information	Extension Seeks Citizen Input at Briggs Avenue Garden Community Forum

Last updated: February 2, 2010