Have you taken the FY 26-27 Resident Budget Survey yet? Your voice matters! Your feedback helps shape the County’s budget and future. Tell us your top community priorities— it only takes a few minutes. Share your input by May 26. Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XB8J5WH
Our Energy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP) helps income-qualified households lower energy costs through free home energy upgrades and repairs. See if your home is within the neighborhood boundary and learn more at www.NCenergyneighbors.com.
Photo of the outside of the Durham County Veteran Services office at 201 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701.
Reminder: Durham County Veterans Services will offer limited services April 22–24, 2026, due to staff training. No officer appointments during this time. Reach them at 919-560-8387, veteranservices@dconc.gov, or visit 201 N. Roxboro St. More info: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
The Durham Board of County Commissioners stand in front of the County Administration I Building with the building serving as the backdrop. In the foreground, a stone sign reads “Durham County Administration” with additional plaques listing departments. On the left side of the image, a blue graphic overlay displays the Durham County Board of Commissioners logo and the text “Board of Commissioners Highlights, Regular Session, Monday, April 13, 2026.”
The Durham Board of County Commissioners met yesterday, April 13. Want a quick recap of key decisions and discussions? Read the BOCC Regular Session Highlights: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
Watch on demand:
On our website: dconc.gov/Board-of-Com...
On our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster
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The Durham Board of County Commissioners meets today, Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, 200 E. Main St. The public may attend in person or virtually. For meeting details, hybrid options, and public comment information, visit our website: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
Happy Friday, Durham! It’s Fitness Friday with @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social. Today’s workout is a 30‑minute HIIT Circuit that combines cardio and strength. No weights? Grab soup cans and jump in. Let’s get moving!
youtu.be/cDh0XiEoFLE?...
Join a new season of free Hattie Meadows Gardening School classes at Stanford L. Warren Library! April–June sessions topics include soil health, seed starting, garden design, native plants, and vegetables. Space is limited, register today. Learn more: durham.ces.ncsu.edu/news/hattie-...
Happy Wellness Webinar Wednesday! Join @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social
for two sessions today: Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome from 10–10:45 a.m. and Understanding Dementia from 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Register here: tinyurl.com/2p9u9w3f
Nonprofits improving food access in Durham County can now apply for the 2026 Food Security Grant. Funding from $20,000–$50,000 is available for projects expanding community food access. Deadline: Friday, April 17 at 11:59 p.m. Apply here: go.ncsu.edu/durhamfoodse...
The Durham Board of County Commissioners is currently meeting today, Monday, April 6, for their Work Session. Want to stay informed? Watch the meeting live on:
On the DCo website: bit.ly/BOCCdco
On YouTube: www.youtube.com/DCoWebmaster
View today’s agenda here: bit.ly/BOCCdco
Afternoon, #DCo! This week’s DTWO highlights April as National County Government Month and how Durham County services impact our community by the numbers. Plus, find events, job openings, and more #localgov news. Read the full newsletter: mailchi.mp/dconc/here-i...
The Public Comment Period for the Draft Fiscal Year 2027 Transit Work Program is open until April 17.
Learn more: bit.ly/DCo-TransitWorkPrograms
Share your thoughts in the survey: bit.ly/FY27DCoTransitWorkProgramSurvey
Submit comments: Transportation@dconc.gov
We appreciate your feedback!
Happy Friday! It’s Fitness Friday with @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social! Today’s workout is a high energy, all‑fun step party—get in 1,000 steps in just 8 minutes!
Join in from home for a low‑impact, joint‑friendly routine that keeps you moving. Start stepping here: youtu.be/59ZnUHNwI0c
📢 Attention Durham County Residents 📢 Most County offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Offices will reopen with normal hours on Monday, April 6. Find details about service impacts here: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
This concludes tonight’s BOCC Regular Session.
Check for highlights from tonight’s meeting on our website at www.dconc.gov soon.
You can also watch tonight’s meeting on-demand at www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster.
Good night!
Next, the Board will hear resident comments on budget priorities for FY 2026–27. Watch live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster
Share your priorities in the FY 2026–27 Resident Budget Survey, open through May 26: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XB8J5WH
Next, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider and receive comments on a potential economic development agreement with Welcome Venture Park, LLC.
Watch live on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster
For the last ceremonial item, the Board has proclaimed the month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in Durham County. Read the proclamation here: durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx...
For the next ceremonial item, the Board has proclaimed the month of April 2026 as Second Chance Month in Durham County. Read the proclamation here: durhamcounty.legistar.com/LegislationD....
Next, the Board has proclaimed April 2026 as National County Government Month (NCGM) in Durham County. Read the proclamation here: durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx...
Up next, is tonight’s ceremonial items. First, the Board has issued a resolution Recognizing 25 Years of Farmland Protection in Durham County. Read the resolution here: durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx....
The first item on the meeting agenda is agenda adjustments. The Board made no adjustments to tonight’s meeting agenda.
Next, Clerk to the Board Monica Wallace will read the BOCC announcements.
View the BOCC announcements on tonight’s agenda or hear live or on-demand at bit.ly/BOCCdco.
Welcome to tonight’s Durham Board of County Commissioners’ Regular Session Meeting! Chair Dr. Mike Lee called the meeting to order. Read and download the agenda for tonight’s meeting and watch the meeting live here: bit.ly/BOCCdco
Or watch live on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster
The Durham Board of County Commissioners meets tonight, Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Administration I Building (200 E. Main St.) Can’t attend in person? Find details on how to watch live and view the meeting agenda here: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
Join us for the next community learning session on violence reduction, hosted in partnership with the @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social
📅 Tuesday, March 24
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N Driver St.
Learn more here: www.durhamnc.gov/5490/Violenc...
Webinar Wellness Wednesday is here! Join @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social for two sessions today: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Tobacco/Nicotine Use at 10:30 a.m. and Alternative Therapies for Pain at 3:30 p.m. Register now: tinyurl.com/54h57ja9
Join Durham Cooperative Extension for weekly workdays at Briggs Ave Community Garden! Connect with neighbors, learn gardening skills, and support local food access. Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at 1314 S Briggs Ave. No RSVP needed.
Questions? Contact cberry@dconc.gov or 919‑406‑4606.
Severe weather is expected in our area today. Stay informed by signing up for Alert Durham to receive emergency and weather updates from Durham City/County Emergency Management. Register here: alertdurham.com.
Happy Friday, Durham County! This week’s Fitness Friday pick from @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social is a fun throwback—get moving with Billy Blanks in a classic Tae Bo boxing + cardio workout. Join anytime: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaS1...
Join the Durham Soil & Water Conservation District for the Durham–Orange County Pond Clinic on May 16! Learn about pond construction, management, weed control & more.
Kids 5–17 can join the Catch & Release Fishing Tournament—prizes awarded! Register: dconc2.jotform.com/260683020996...
