Durham County, NC

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Happy Women’s History Month! This month honors women's contributions to society and the work we still need to do to create equity in women’s experiences and stories. We encourage you to learn about the historical contributions of women in Durham and beyond.

Inside our latest Durham This Week Online Newsletter, Manager Hager writes about the amazing work our employees have done to celebrate & educate during Black History Month capping it off with a Lunch & Learn featuring William "Bill" Bell! Read it here: mailchi.mp/dconc/here-is-…

Join the Samet/WC Construction team for an outreach & info session on the re-roofing phase 2 of the Durham Board of Elections Renovation Project for site of the old Shoppes of Hope Valley Shopping Center - Tuesday, March 4 at Admin I Building. Register: 🔗bit.ly/DCoSametWCP2

Reminder: the city's annual disinfection process starts today. You may notice a change in the taste and odor of your water over the next couple weeks. More information at durhamnc.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Our Board of County Commissioners showing off the Durham County @bluesky account on their phones! Be sure to head over and follow us today! #DCo #social bsky.app/profile/durham…

@sfeculak It is pretty sweet! I would reach out to the @DurhamCountyLib staff directly. Contact info here: durhamcountylibrary.org/hours-and-loca…

Whoever made this advertisement at @DurhamCounty for controlled burn education, are y'all selling prints?? It's incredible!

It's time for Fitness Friday w/@DurhamHealthNC - Try cardio kickbox w/trainer to the stars Jeanette Jenkins! Her celebrity clients include P!nk, Alicia Keys, Jurnee Smollett & Tracee Ellis Ross. This is a 45-minute cardio workout, no equipment needed! tinyurl.com/33hc82mb

Learn more about the County’s redevelopment of the 300 and 500 E. Main Street parcels here: dconc.gov/county-departm…. 5/5

Get rental info here: renegadedurham.com or you can join the waitlist for applications for certain affordable housing units via the Durham Housing Authority at ncdurham.tenmast.com/apply/ (ENGLISH) or ncdurhamspanish.tenmast.com/apply (SPANISH). Deadline for those is Friday, Feb. 28. 4/5

🧵The Renegade apartment complex, located at 335 E. Main St., will begin taking applications for rentals in the Spring 2025. Located on land formerly occupied by a Durham County Government parking lot, it has studio, 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom apartments. renegadedurham.com 1/5

Curious about who represents you? Use the "Find My Elected Officials" tool to discover your elected officials—just enter your address! Click the link to get started ➡️ dcovotes.com/public-informa…

Miss the Monday, February 24 Regular Session of the Board of County Commissioners? We've got: 🟢 Video: youtube.com/watch?v=3x16EQ… 🔵Highlights in English: dconc.gov/Home/Component… 🟢 Highlights in Spanish: dconc.gov/Home/Component… 🔵 Download Agendas: bit.ly/BOCCdco

New property value notices will be mailed to Durham County property owners this week. Reappraised values indicate a rapidly growing real estate market. Read more here: dconc.gov/Home/Component…

Durham County Farmland Protection Advisory Board, Foothills Regional Commission & @DCoSWCD invite residents to attend an engagement event on the Durham County Farmland Protection Plan on March 6 at 6pm, Bahama Ruritan Club, 8202 Stagville Rd. Register: bit.ly/3EVADfV

Today's Webinar Wellness Wednesday w/@DurhamHealthNC - Treasure Love at First Sight Forever: Aging Eyes & Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Tune in at 12 pm to learn about how aging affects our eyes. Register: tinyurl.com/5c77tx5v

Get Involved. It’s Your County! Durham County Government has over 40 active advisory boards referred to as Boards & Commissions that residents may volunteer to participate by applying for a vacancy. A description of the boards & list of vacancies here: bit.ly/BoardsDCo

Curious about how Durham grows & develops? Applications are open for Spring 2025 Planning Academy! This free, interactive course gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions shape our community & how to get involved. Apply by March 14: 🔗durhamnc.gov/3173