Commissioners unanimously renamed the County Administrative 2 building after William V. "Bill" Bell, a former commissioner and mayor who served Durham County for over four decades.
Durham Public Schools achieved strong test score growth, with nearly 90 percent of schools improving in reading, math, and end-of-course exams, and 57 schools earning A, B, or C grades.
Property tax assessments are rising dramatically on long-held homes, prompting resident complaints; commissioners highlighted the Low-Income Homeowner Relief program, which reopened enrollment September 1st.
Commissioners unanimously renamed County Administrative 2 building after William V. Bell, a former commissioner and mayor who served Durham County for over four decades.