Durham Board of Elections staff will be at North Regional Library this Saturday, 12–3 p.m., offering free voter IDs, registration help, and answering questions. Make your plan to vote in the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 3.
The Durham Board of County Commissioners meets tonight at 7 p.m. Watch live on our website, YouTube, DTN, or on-demand via the BoxCast app. More information on virtual viewing options and the agenda here: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
The March 2026 'In Touch with Durham County' episode is live! This month, we’re talking about two topics and available resources that directly impact the community: mental health and the environment. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJa9...
Measles in 2026: What you should know. An interactive webinar. Webinar Panelists: Dr. Rodney Jenkins, Durham public health director. Dr. Jeffrey jenks, durham medical director. Dr. Cameron wolfe Infectious Disease Specialist, duke heath. Sara snyder, School nurse program manager. Webinar Topics Will Include: Measles overview: What it is, short-term and long-term health impacts, how it spreads, and who’s most at risk. Measles in Durham: How Durham is preparing in case measles is confirmed in the county. Measles vaccines: Myths, facts, and who should be vaccinated. Measles in Durham schools: How schools are preparing, and what will happen if a case is confirmed in a school. Followed by a Q&A session. Submit questions in advance to be answered during the Q&A, or ask questions during the event. Thursday, March 12 5:00PM-6:00PM ET. Zoom. Register at tinyurl.com/MeaslesWebinar312. Submit Questions by Wednesday, March 11: tinyurl.com/MeaslesQuestions312
Thursday! Join us for a webinar to learn what you should know about measles in 2026 & get answers to your questions, featuring @dukehealth.bsky.social Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Cam Wolfe. Submit questions: tinyurl.com/MeaslesQuestions312, & register: tinyurl.com/MeaslesWebinar312
Don’t forget! Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 a.m. ⏰ When you move your clocks forward one hour, take a moment to replace the batteries in smoke alarms that use replaceable batteries and test each alarm to make sure it’s working properly.
Join @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social's Men’s Health Council this Saturday, March 7, for Promoting Longevity: What We’ve Seen Work Around the World with keynote speaker Dr. LeRon Jackson!
⏰1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
📍South Regional Library
Questions? Contact Joyce Page at 919‑560‑7109 or jpage@dconc.gov.
Wellness Webinar Wednesday is here! Join @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social today at 2 p.m. for “Buckle Up Buttercup: It’s Allergy Season!” Learn how to prep for and manage seasonal allergies so you can feel your best. Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/477...
It’s Election Day for the 2026 Statewide Primary and Election, and the polls are now OPEN! 🗳️
Don't know the polling place for your precinct? Check out the North Carolina State Board of Elections polling place look-up tool ➡️ vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
Tomorrow, Tuesday March 3 is Election Day for the 2026 Statewide Primary and Election. Polling locations will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters in line by 7:30 p.m. will be permitted to vote. For more information to know before you vote visit: www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/Home/Compone...
There’s still time to vote early in the 2026 Primary and Election! Early voting runs through tomorrow, Saturday, February 28. Early voting details: www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/votin...
Good morning! Let's start this morning with some movement for our health! It's Fitness Friday with
@durhamhealthnc.bsky.social. Get ready for a serious cardio, dance workout powered by plyometrics that's sure to get you sweating. Join in anytime here: tinyurl.com/t7jb3pd4
We want to hear from you! Tell us your top community priorities for the FY 2026–27 budget by taking the annual resident budget survey. Share your input by May 26! Scan the QR code or follow this link, www.surveymonkey.com/r/XB8J5WH, to fill out the survey.
It's Webinar Wellness Wednesday! Join
@durhamhealthnc.bsky.social
for an interactive webinar at 10 a.m. Discover why self-care is essential for your physical and mental health. You’ll leave with a personalized self-care toolkit to boost your well-being. Register: tinyurl.com/3fmavcs4
Creek Week is March 14–21! This annual event invites everyone to learn about, explore, and help protect our local waterways. DCo Stormwater is hosting several activities, including the Connected Currents Panel, the Creek Critter Crawl, and more. More info: www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/creek-week-e...
Happy Fitness Friday with @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social! This Zumba Gold workout is suitable for active older adults or beginners who are looking for a safe, fun, lower intensity, and easy-to-follow dance fitness workout. Hope you enjoy this workout! Join in here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Good morning! It's Webinar Wellness Wednesday with @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social. In today's webinar at 1:00 p.m., uncover the key differences between unhealthy and healthy relationships. Register here ➡️ register.gotowebinar.com/register/156...
Durham County Soil and Water Conservation District wants to celebrate an outstanding conservation educator! Nominate a teacher for the Conservation Education Teacher of the Year Award. Learn more & submit your nomination➡️ dconc.gov/Soil-and-Wat...
Planning to early vote? Let your student have the chance to practice civic engagement too! Kids Voting Durham is hosting School Board elections for youth under 18 from Feb 12–Mar 3 at all Durham County Library locations. Learn more: www.kidsvotingdurham.org/events
Good morning, happy Fitness Friday! Today, our health educators at @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social have selected a 30-minute arms and abs workout. This workout targets your arms, shoulders, and core with an added emphasis on muscles that improve your posture. Join in anytime here: youtu.be/3UnFRTCFV8o
Early Voting for the 2026 Statewide Primary and Election starts today, Thursday, February 12, and continues through Saturday, February 28. To find an Early Voting site and check wait times ➡️ bit.ly/4npX0Lo
To find more information on Early Voting➡️ www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/votin...
Measles exposure in Durham February 6 Exposición al sarampión en Durham, 6 de febrero. An individual with measles visited the following locations on Friday, February 6: Goodwill, 4318 Garret Rd., Durham, NC February 6, 2026, 10:20AM. to 1:10PM Chubby’s Tacos, 4711 Hope Valley Road., Durham, NC February 6, 2026, 11:45AM to 2:30PM Plato’s Closet, 8128 Renaissance Pkwy #110, Durham, NC February 6, 12:45PM to 4:00PM If you visited one of these locations during these time frames, check your vaccination status and get vaccinated as soon as possible if you are unvaccinated; monitor your symptoms for 21 days; and call your doctor if symptoms develop. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2rabwb5t
An individual with measles visited 3 Durham locations on February 6. Learn more here: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New.... If you were in one of these locations during the affected time frames, get vaccinated if you are unvaccinated, monitor your symptoms for 21 days, & call your doctor symptoms develop.
On Saturday, February 21, residents in the unincorporated parts of Durham County are invited to an Electronics Recycling Drop Off event. The event will run from 8 a.m. until noon at the Northern Durham Convenience Site located at 11894 N. Roxboro Road. Mor info: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
The BOCC met yesterday, in Regular Session. Want to know what happened? We’ve got you covered! Regular Session Highlights are posted on our website the day after each meeting, giving you a quick snapshot of key actions and discussions. Check out the latest highlights here: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
This concludes tonight’s BOCC Regular Session.
Check for highlights from tonight’s meeting on our website at www.dconc.gov soon.
You can also watch tonight’s meeting on-demand at www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster.
Good night, Durham!
Next, we move on to approval of the consent agenda. There are 19 items on tonight’s consent agenda. View the full agenda here: durhamcounty.legistar1.com/durhamcounty...
The Board has voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda.
For the last ceremonial item, the Board is introduced to
introduced to Durham County Library’s new director, Dana Conners, who assumed her duties on January 5, 2026.
Dana brings more than 30 years of experience in public libraries across North Carolina and Texas.
Up next, is tonight’s ceremonial item. First, the Board has issued a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Judge Willis P. Whichard.
Read the resolution here: durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx....
Next, Clerk to the Board Monica Wallace will read the BOCC announcements.
View the BOCC announcements on tonight’s agenda or hear live or on-demand at bit.ly/BOCCdco.
Welcome to tonight’s Durham Board of County Commissioners’ Regular Session Meeting! Chair Dr. Mike Lee has called the meeting to order.
View the agenda and watch the meeting live here: bit.ly/BOCCdco
The Durham Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Session tonight, Monday, February 9, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers (2nd floor, Administration I Building).
Get details: download the agenda, viewing options, and participation info here: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
