Durham City Council unanimously approved a $6 million Federal Aviation Administration grant for airport improvements while coordinating emergency shelter and meals for thousands affected by a Duke Energy power outage.
Council unanimously approved a $6 million Federal Aviation Administration grant for airport improvements with a February 5 deadline.
Deputy City Manager Bo Ferguson activated emergency warming shelters at county libraries and the old North Durham High School for overnight stays after a Duke Energy outage left thousands without power.
Four residents demanded council pass a permanent ceasefire resolution on Israel-Palestine; Council Member Caballero said a drafting group will bring a resolution back but no vote date was committed.