EPA Agrees to End NC Emissions TestingDurham County drivers would skip annual emissions checks under the plan, saving nearly $20M statewide, but environmental groups warn of air quality risks.
Durham Sets June Violence SummitMonths of public meetings will feed into a June summit meant to lock Durham's violence reduction strategy.
Sewer Capacity Stalls East Durham DevelopmentSeven projects are fully blocked and 64 more are partially frozen as the city pursues a $30 million Goose Creek fix it won't finish until 2030.
Durham Parks Rank Last Among 100 Biggest U.S. CitiesDurham landed 100th in the annual ParkScore report as park closures and tight budgets keep pressure on public spaces.
Durham Greenlights Roxboro and Mangum Two-Way ConversionThe one-way corridors, built in 1959 to move cars fast, have drawn safety complaints for years. Design work is now funded, with construction targeting January 2028.
Durham EMS Swamped for 16 Hours a DayCall volume outpaces available crews for two-thirds of every day, and pay gaps with neighboring agencies are pushing paramedics toward burnout.
AC Fails at Two DPS Schools in Heat WaveRepairs could drag on if parts need ordering, and no completion date has been announced for either building.
Giovanni Faces Sixth Charge in DPS Abuse CoverupA new felony count alleges she told HR staff not to interview the Eno Valley principal to block police from getting a written statement.
Durham Budget Holds Tax Rate and Cuts Nine JobsA $9M hit from property tax appeals shrank the general fund for the first time in years, but fare-free transit and a minimum wage hike survive the squeeze.
Former Durham PAC Chair Indicted for EmbezzlementCassandra Stokes faces felony charges over nearly $75,000 allegedly taken from one of North Carolina's most powerful Black political organizations.
