Durham City Council Coverage

Durham police chief says cooperation is biggest hurdle in violent crime investigations

Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews revealed the key obstacle that she said is preventing officers from solving violent crimes: Surviving victims and witnesses not cooperating with officers.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL senior Durham reporter

Developer behind Durham City Council extortion allegation revealed

At a Durham City Council work session in late March, it was revealed that City Council Member Monique Holsey-Hyman was accused of offering a developer support for a project if that developer donated to her campaign.

Durham mayor reveals name of developer who accused council member of extortion

The name of the developer who accused a Durham City Councilor of an extortion attempt was revealed at Monday night's City Council meeting.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Expanded public safety, no property tax increases highlight Durham's 2023-2024 budget proposal

The budget was proposed during a City Council meeting Monday evening. Public comments can be made on June 5.

Durham firefighters feel underpaid, have lost 17 members since January

The firefighters union is making its case at Tuesday night's Durham City Council meeting. The last time firefighter pay was increased was 16 months ago and that was a mid-year adjustment to bring the department on par with other departments in the area.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Durham firefighters asking for more from city in light of losing staff, pay freeze

The Durham Fire Department ran more than 31,000 calls for service in 2022. The department has lost 17 firefighters since January 2023.

Durham mayor shares priorities for Bull City in State of the City address

The address touched on a number of issues, including the amount of children under the age of 18 that have been shot in Durham so far this year.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Durham bikers could be getting more protection on the road

Following the biking death of its budget director, the Durham City Council is considering funding vertical protection to separate bike lanes from cars on the road.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Emails show dysfunction within Durham City Council

WRAL Investigates obtained 106 pages of Durham City Council emails through a public records request.

Accusations of extortion, federal crime and slander: Emails show dysfunction within Durham City Council

WRAL Investigates obtained 106 pages of Durham City Council emails through a public records request.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham City Council meets after explosive work session

After an explosive City Council meeting on March 23 in Durham, many residents had questions about what would happen next.

No censure vote for Durham City Councilwoman Monday night

Councilwoman Monique Holsey-Hyman is accused of having a city staffer do campaign-related work for her.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Long-time Durham employee, brother, true crime researcher killed when hit on his bike

Durham's city budget director, John Allore, died in a bike crash, council member Leonardo Williams confirms.

Durham mourns long-time employee, Renaissance man killed while biking

John Allore was riding his bicycle around 7 a.m. Thursday when he was was hit from behind

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Durham City Council condemns Freeman for placing blame on city attorney for outburst

DeDreana Freeman was recorded screaming at Mayor Pro Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton after a city council meeting March 23. The outburst was after Councilwoman Monique Holsey-Hyman was accused of corruption.

Pastor describes what happened during exchange after Durham City Council work session

Pastor Antoinio Wood attended the Thursday Durham City Council work session and saw the outburst between Councilwoman DeDreana Freeman and Durham Mayor Pro Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton.

City attorney: Durham councilwoman could face extortion charge if claims are true

Durham city council member Monique Holsey-Hyman has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for campaign donations.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

'The council is human:' Durham council responds to concerns after screaming match caught on camera

DeDreana Freeman, the city councilor who can be heard shouting off camera described her use of profanity as a "byproduct of my passion."

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Durham leaders: Our best is not enough to quell gun violence

Durham City Council members and the mayor discussed the shooting of three teens and the recent string of shootings of others under 18. Through Thursday, 13 people under 18 had been shot in the Bull City.

Durham city council member under criminal investigation

A Durham City Council member has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for donations, according to a statement read by Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal in a council work session on Thursday.

Full, raw video: Profanity-laced outburst follows criminal allegations at Durham city council meeting

Disclaimer: Language. Listen at your own risk. City council members in explosive argument after Monique Holsey-Hyman was accused of offering her support to a developer in exchange for campaign donations.

Profanity-filled outburst follows criminal allegations at Durham council meeting

A Durham City Council member has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for donations, according to a statement read by Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal in a council work session on Thursday.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham mayor says council member accused of potentially criminal misconduct

A Durham City Council member has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for donations, according to a statement read by Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal in a council work session on Thursday.

Durham City Council requests $44 million in upcoming budget

During a budget meeting on Thursday, Durham City Council discussed their needs for next year's budget.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Take a look at budget requests for Durham City Council

During a budget meeting on Thursday, Durham City Council discussed their needs for next year's budget.