Durham City Council approved Duke University's rezoning of 154.5 acres around central campus in a 5-2 vote, despite objections that the decision prioritizes development over planning discipline.
City Council approved Duke University's rezoning of 154.5 acres around central campus in a 5-2 vote, with dissenters arguing zoning should follow planning rather than precede it to preserve the city's negotiating power.
Durham deployed water crews, rescue teams, and police to assist Hurricane Helen recovery in Western North Carolina, with Mayor Williams urging residents to donate through vetted charities at www.ncdps.gov/how-to-donate.
Council approved Palmer Edge Industrial annexation in a 5-2 split despite concerns that 40 acres of residential zoning could be leveraged for future rezoning, though the site ranked 14 of 14 for industrial use.