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Durham City Council warns NC ballot amendments could tie local governments’ hands
Durham City Council warns NC ballot amendments could tie local governments’ hands Raleigh News & Observer
Oct 20, 2026NC Drought 2026 | Durham County remains in severe drought status; shoreline exposed at Lake Michie, park and marina closed
NC Drought 2026 | Durham County remains in severe drought status; shoreline exposed at Lake Michie, park and marina closed ABC11 News
Oct 19, 2026In Split Vote, Durham City Council Renews Contract with Trump-Tied Lobbyists
In Split Vote, Durham City Council Renews Contract with Trump-Tied Lobbyists INDY Week
Oct 8, 2026Raleigh OKs 6-Month Data Center Pause As Moratoriums Sweep North Carolina
Raleigh OKs 6-Month Data Center Pause As Moratoriums Sweep North Carolina Bisnow
Oct 7, 2026Durham council authorizes $15 million federal grant application for East End park after debate over widened scope and costs
Durham council authorizes $15 million federal grant application for East End park after debate over widened scope and costs citizenportal.ai
Sep 18, 2026'Keep It Durham-Owned' City leaders in the Bull City launch initiative to help preserve Durham business owners
'Keep It Durham-Owned' City leaders in the Bull City launch initiative to help preserve Durham business owners ABC11 News
Sep 14, 2026Participatory budgeting behind bars: Durham, North Carolina, gives incarcerated residents a say
Participatory budgeting behind bars: Durham, North Carolina, gives incarcerated residents a say Smart Cities Dive
Sep 10, 2026In Durham County, Debate Around Data Centers Focuses on the Research Economy
In Durham County, Debate Around Data Centers Focuses on the Research Economy INDY Week
Aug 31, 2026Durham County adopts 9-month pause on data centers
Durham County adopts 9-month pause on data centers WRAL
Aug 25, 2026Durham County, N.C., Votes for Pause on Data Centers
Durham County, N.C., Votes for Pause on Data Centers GovTech
Aug 25, 2026Data Centers NC | Durham County leaders weigh data center moratorium with exemptions for smaller ones
Data Centers NC | Durham County leaders weigh data center moratorium with exemptions for smaller ones ABC11 News
Aug 25, 2026Neighbors ask Durham to block large unpermitted concerts at El Toro Loco
Neighbors ask Durham to block large unpermitted concerts at El Toro Loco citizenportal.ai
Aug 19, 2026