Council Approves $16M Axon Police Tech ContractThe vote overrides Durham's recent pattern of rejecting police surveillance tools, putting drones and unified video feeds in the hands of city police.
Beacon Street Plans 34-Unit Condo Tower Near Durham Athletic ParkWith units topping $2 million, the project adds to a wave of high-end residential construction that's reshaping what Durham buyers are expected to spend.
Dosirak Korean Convenience Store Opens This SummerDurham lacks the Korean food access of bigger cities. One pop-up cook is trying to change that with a permanent storefront on W. Main.
Durham Shooting Deaths Doubled in Q1 2026Deadly shootings, non-fatal injuries, rape investigations, and assaults all climbed together, a pattern that goes beyond any single incident.
Andia's Ice Cream Opens Inside Nanny GoatThe rotating scoop shop runs four days a week with 11 changing flavors, adding a dessert stop to the Geer House bodega one block from Durham Central Park.
RDU Awards $400M Runway Replacement to Balfour BeattyThe contract lands as RDU is already mid-build on a $775M terminal expansion, stacking two of its largest construction awards ever in the same window.
Eli Global Founder Gets 12 Years for $2B FraudThousands of policyholders are still collectively owed over $1 billion, with a court-appointed special master now tasked with sorting out repayment.
Durham Locks In Engineer for $30M Sewer ProjectThe Goose Creek basin is full, and Durham keeps approving housing nearby. A two-phase, $30 million fix now has a design team.
Camden Takes Over 400-Unit Hopson Road ProjectHigh Street Residential spent years winning approvals; now a national apartment REIT steps in to build, betting on Durham's southwest corridor.
Durham Weighs Election System OverhaulFour ideas are on the table, from dropping primaries to changing who votes in ward races.
Council Splits on Axon Surveillance Contract, Coco Fro IncentiveCity Council · Regular Meeting · June 1, 2026
School Board Debates State Raises, H-1B Sponsorship, Budget TransparencyBoard of Education · Regular Meeting · May 28, 2026
BOCC Hears Federal Cut Warnings on Food, Health ProgramsBoard of County Commissioners · Work Session · May 28, 2026