Durham County Coverage

Durham County looks to land hundreds of biotech jobs with economic incentives

Durham County is considering an economic incentives package that could bring in $450 million in investment and some 100 jobs from a global company.

Durham County deputy fire marshal under investigation over missing financial records

The state executed a search warrant of Durham County Chief Marshal Michael Webb's office on Oct. 26. Investigators seized flash drives and an external hard drive from his office, the warrant shows.

With financial records missing, Durham County deputy fire marshal under investigation for 'failure to perform duties' and 'conflict of interest'

The state executed a search warrant of Durham County Chief Marshal Michael Webb's office on Oct. 26. Investigators seized flash drives and an external hard drive from his office, the warrant shows.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Triangle voters approve $1.87B in bonds for schools, parks and higher education

Voters backed raising bonds for cities and counties across the Triangle that will fund improvements in parks, public schools and higher education -- and boost tax bills for residents.

WRAL News staff

Durham delays development for lack of fire safety support

A planned 700-home development is shelved because the city of Durham planning director believes there are not enough firefighters to keep it safe.

Durham development plan stalled because there are not enough firefighters to keep it safe

Durham is growing so fast, the fire department is struggling to keep up with the demand.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham County commission considers more family-friendly policies

On Monday night, the Durham County Commission is discussing family-friendly workplace policies. Some of those changes will support survivors.

Durham families in need getting help from daycare funding

The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Monday night approved $167,186 of its general fund balance to fund a daycare at Durham Technical Community College.

'Child care is a huge barrier': $167K approved to fund free daycare for children of Durham Tech students

The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Monday night approved $167,186 of its general fund balance to fund a daycare at Durham Technical Community College.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham County social workers concerned for their safety after activists protest

WRAL News has obtained email messages that show workers in Durham County's Child Protective Services Office feel they're being threatened by the group called Operation Stop CPS.

Group bashing child protective services pressures Durham County officials, raising safety concerns

A North Carolina advocacy group is using high-pressure tactics to push Durham County officials to return children taken away from families by child protection services. County officials say the group's tactics are making it difficult for social workers to do their jobs.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Concern over impact of rapid development in Durham County on water quality

Durham County residents have noticed alarming changes to waterways after rapid development in the area, expressing concern about construction runoff contaminating drinking water. This, ahead of a Durham City-County meeting Tuesday with another development on the table that would span a massive 280 acres.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Rise in Durham development having adverse effect on local waterways

Concerned citizens in Durham County are pushing back against development that they say is tainting their waterways.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change reporter

Durham environmentalists worry over rapid development tainting waterways

Concerned citizens in Durham County are pushing back against development that they say is tainting their waterways.

Durham County deputies on track to seize more guns in 2022 compared to 2021

The Durham County Sheriff's Office has released data on the nature of gun-related incidents so far in 2022.

Durham County proposed budget includes pay raises for county employees without raising taxes

On Monday, the Durham County Board of Commissioners is set to hear the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham County budget proposal includes raises for employees without raising taxes

The proposed budget includes pay increases for employees, more money for public schools and new funding focused on maternal health.

Report shows 34% of HS students in Durham reported gang activity at their school

The 2021 Durham County Gang Assessment found that 34% of high school students in Durham reported gang activity in their school in 2019.

Report details role of schools in Durham gang activity

Wake Forest-based Michelle Young Consulting released a 257-page report on behalf of the city of Durham and Durham County.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Body cameras becoming more prevalent among local agencies in important step for transparency

On Tuesday, the Wake County Sheriff's Office started issuing body cameras to its deputies.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Increase in Durham shootings puts strain on EMS

Durham is on pace this year to set a new high for the number of shootings.

Durham has had 182 shootings this year alone, data shows

At least 10 people were shot during the past week in Durham.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Triangle homes have never been less affordable

New data shows that median home prices in the region have increased nearly 24% in a year, and homes are less affordable now than ever before.

Durham, Orange County ending mask mandates Monday

While Durham and Orange counties are lifting the mask mandate, masks will still be required in Durham schools.

Free N95 masks to be handed out this week in Durham, Orange County

Starting Monday, Jan. 31, if you live in Durham or Orange County, you'll be able to pick up a free N95 mask.