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We are a County of DOers! We 💙 💚 #Durham #DCo and our wonderfully diverse citizens! Durham County, how can we help you Live, Grow and Thrive today? 🐃🌇
Friday is here and that means it is time for the latest Durham This Week Online newsletter from the office of the County Manager! Inside, Manager Hager writes about how the County uses ARPA & SLFRF funding to provide youth with academic & enrichment programming.

Read it: mailchi.mp/dconc/here-i...
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Here is Fitness Friday with @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social - Socanomics - a short 10-minute low-impact Soca dance workout ! Get ready to feel all the vacation vibes that will have you swaying your hips! Moving the whole body makes this a total body workout! youtu.be/MhMpz09BJSw
10-Minute Low-Impact Caribbean Dance Workout
YouTube video by PS Fit
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December 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Come In From the Cold 🌨❄

The following Durham County Library locations will act as Warming Centers during normal business hours of 9:30am to 6pm on Friday, Dec 5 - Saturday, Dec 6.

Main, Stanford L. Warren Branch, Southwest, South, North & East Regional

durhamcountylibrary.org/hours-and-lo...
December 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It's Webinar Wellness Wednesday with @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social - GLP-1 & Menopause: The New Conversation in Women’s Health. Explore how GLP-1 medications intersect with menopause & hormone therapy. At 3 p.m. today (12/3)

Register: tinyurl.com/5yfz4jt7
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Today is #WorldAIDSDay, a day to raise awareness, end stigma, and take preventative steps to #StopHIVTogether. This World AIDS Day, talk to your medical provider to see if PrEP is right for you, or call us Monday-Friday to make an appointment for PrEP screening: 919-560-8819
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There have been some updates to the SNAP program. We urge you to read what is below, but also to visit our website: DCONC.gov/DSS for all of the details. Thank you! #changestosnap #stayinformed
December 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The December 2025 episode of the “In Touch with Durham County” show from the Durham County Public Information Office is here as we welcome Durham County Budget and Management Services Director Keith Lane and Economic Development Coordinator Sabria Futrell!

Watch: youtu.be/oWSfkDh9I-4
In Touch with Durham County for December 2025
YouTube video by DCoWebmaster
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December 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Meet your new Chair and Vice Chair of the Durham Board of County Commissioners. Dr. Mike Lee (Chair) and Nida Allam (Vice Chair) swapped positions after a unanimous vote by the BOCC during Monday's Work Session.
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We want to give a special thank you to the Southwest Elementary School chorus who kicked off the Monday Commissioners meeting and State of the County Address by welcoming everyone in song!

We enjoyed seeing all of the happy faces as they wowed us with their singing!

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Southwest Elementary Choir at BOCC Session!
YouTube video by DCoWebmaster
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November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We are so grateful to those who participated in the 3rd public workshop in support of the Durham BRT Vision on Nov. 18. Individuals from across #DCo came to voice their thoughts & ideas on where BRT should be prioritized.
Info: durhambrtvision.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 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 County!
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The last item on tonight’s agenda is Board and Commission appointments. Th Board made an appointment to the following board:

Library Board of Trustees - Rama Darbha
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The final ceremonial item of the night is a resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Private First-Class Booker T. Spicely. Read the resolution here: durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx...
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The next ceremonial item of the night is a resolution recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Rougemont Ruritan Club. Read the resolution here: durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx...
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The next item on the agenda is tonight’s ceremonial items.
First, the Board is introduced to Seth Komansky, Durham County’s new Chief Paramedic in the Office of Emergency Services. Seth joined the Office of Emergency Services on October 13.
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Next, the Board has voted to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025, Regular Session meeting.
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Next, Clerk to the Board, Monica Wallace will read the BOCC announcements.
View the BOCC announcements on tonight’s agenda or hear live at bit.ly/BOCCdco .
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The first item on tonight’s agenda is the 2025 State of the County Address. Chair Nida Allam and Commissioners will deliver the annual address.
Watch the 2025 State of the County Address live here: www.bit.ly/BOCCdco or on our YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/@DCoWebmaster).
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Good evening, tonight’s Durham Board of County Commissioners’ Regular Session Meeting has begun.

View the agenda and watch the meeting live here: bit.ly/BOCCdco
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
REMINDER: Most Durham County Government offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. All offices will reopen with normal hours on Monday, December 1.

Read more: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Inside this week's Durham This Week Online, Manager Hager invites everyone to attend the 2025 State of the County Address from the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 24th!

Read it here: mailchi.mp/dconc/here-i...
November 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Here’s Fitness Friday w/ @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social - 30 Minute Step to the Beat. Have fun while getting your steps in! The DJ drops 15 different instrumental beats & introduces a new movement to keep things fresh and energizing. For all fitness levels.

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30 Minute Step To The Beat Workout [1 Million Subscriber Party/ LOW IMPACT]
YouTube video by Juice & Toya
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November 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Our Solid Waste Division will offer an opportunity for residents in unincorporated Durham County to safely drop off hazardous household products for disposal this Saturday, November 22, at the Northern Durham Convenience Site located at 11894 N. Roxboro Road. More info: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Reminder: Do not use any ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. NC is one of 15 states so far affected by cases of infant botulism linked to this formula. If your baby has had this formula, monitor them for symptoms for several weeks. Learn more: Tinyurl.com/ByHeartRecall
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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It's #NationalAdoptionMonth❣️Congratulations to the Spruill Family🎉
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM