Durham County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.4 billion budget with $15.93 million in new education funding and rezoned 5,000 acres to attract major research facilities.
Durham County commissioners approved a $1.4 billion budget with $15.93 million in new education funding, bringing total school district funding to $224.5 million.
The county secured $570 million in private investment from Norvadus and Aspida expansions that will create 1,300 new jobs over several years.
Commissioners unanimously rezoned 5,000 acres of Research Triangle Park to a new University and College 3 zoning district to attract major research facilities.