BOCC Regular Session Highlights from July 29

07/30/2013 8:00 AM

County Manager Ruffin Announces Retirement

07/29/2013 7:00 PM

County Takes Steps to Increase Rabies Vaccination

So far this year, Durham County has confirmed 10 cases of rabies. Meanwhile, the Board of County Commissioners recently eliminated the animal fee (tax) and reduced the fee for rabies shotss given by Animal Services from $15 to $10.

07/29/2013 9:30 AM

Narcotics Investigation Nets Stolen Gun, Drugs, And Felony Charges

A months-long investigation by sheriff’s narcotics investigators has resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old Durham man and the seizure of drugs, a stolen firearm, body armor and more.

07/26/2013

NOTICE OF DANGEROUS DOG APPEAL BOARD HEARING

07/18/2013 3:00 PM

NOTICE OF DANGEROUS DOG APPEAL BOARD HEARING

07/18/2013 3:00 PM

School Nurses to Durham 6th Grade Parents: Don’t Wait on Tdap Shot

All rising sixth grade students in North Carolina are required to provide proof of a Tdap vaccination within 30 calendar days from the first day of school or risk being suspended until the requirement is met.

07/17/2013 4:30 PM

35th Sheriff’s Training Academy To Graduate Monday

Durham County Sheriff Mike Andrews is pleased to announce the upcoming graduation of the 35th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy July 15. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church located at 1104 Milton Rd in Durham.

07/12/2013

Veteran Sheriff’s Canine Retires

A life of leisure lies ahead for 8-year-old sheriff’s canine Figo following his retirement July 1. After six years of...

07/12/2013

Summer Increases Risk of Exposure to Bats and Related Health Risks

07/10/2013 10:00 AM

Durham County Sheriff’s Office and Nextdoor.com join forces to work with neighborhoods

07/09/2013 8:00 AM

Durham County Sheriff’s Office And Nextdoor.com Join Forces To Work With Neighborhoods

Twenty-eight percent of people don’t know their neighbors by name, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the private online social network Nextdoor....

07/09/2013

Eighth Durham County Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies

Durham County sheriff’s officials received notice from the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health July 3 that a recently trapped raccoon has tested positive for rabies.

07/08/2013

Board of Commissioners Approves 2014 Annual Budget

06/26/2013 10:00 AM

BOCC Highlights

06/25/2013 10:00 AM

County to Recognize Independence Day Holiday

06/24/2013 9:00 AM

Mission Accomplished: Public Health Receives Full State Accreditation

The Durham County Department of Public Health met all 41 benchmarks and 148 activities during the site visit.

06/24/2013 6:00 AM

2013 Justice Assistance Grant Application

The County of Durham has been approved to make application, in conjunction with the City of Durham, to the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

06/23/2013

Public Health to Participate in National HIV Testing Day Activities

According to the 2012 Durham County State of the County Health report, Durham County has the fourth highest rate of HIV in North Carolina, with approximately 1,467 of its residents living with HIV.

06/21/2013 4:45 PM

Public Health Cautions Residents to Check for Ticks

Ticks of different varieties and species are common in North Carolina, but only a select few bite and transmit disease to humans.

06/21/2013 9:15 AM