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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 20h

Take the survey here – durhambrtvision.com/Fall_2025_Su...

Be on the lookout for details on upcoming in-person events at the end of October and early November on the project’s website here – durhambrtvision.com and here on our social media!

Fall 2025 Survey

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 20h

Durham County is developing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vision Plan to examine corridor improvements and service investments for a network of high-capacity transit services!

The DCo Transportation Department is looking for community input & local priorities.

Learn more: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...

Durham Bus Rapid Transit Vision with QR code for survey.

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 23h

The Durham Board of County Commissioners is holding its next Regular Session on Monday, October 13th at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held inside Commissioners' Chambers, located on the 2nd Floor of the Admin I Building, 200 E. Main Street and via Zoom.

More info: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...

Blue and green graphic with meeting photo in background. QR code for joining meeting via Zoom. The Durham Board of County Commissioners is holding its next Regular Session on Monday, October 13th at 7 p.m. Meetings are hybrid, with in-person and online options to attend.

The session will be held inside Commissioners' Chambers, located on the 2nd Floor of the Admin I Building, 200 E. Main Street and via Zoom for those who can't make it downtown.

More info: https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/BOCC-to-Hold-Regular-Session-on-October-13.htm

Zoom link: bit.ly/DCoBOCC101325

Live video and agenda downloads: bit.ly/BOCCdco

durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 1d

Webinar Wellness Wednesday w/ @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social - Thrive from the Inside Out: Tools for Emotional Wellness at 2 p.m. October is National Emotional Wellness Month. We will delve upon emotional intelligence & how our emotional health affects us.

Register - tinyurl.com/d6knxy76

Graphic with woman in relaxing position with circles around her with different wellness icons in them. National Wellness Month.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 1d

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Did you know? No-cost breast cancer screening is available to eligible individuals here at the Durham County Department of Public Health through the BCCCP program. Learn more and see if you qualify: dcopublichealth.org/services/wom... or call (919) 560-7631.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) . Breast cancer screening: Age 40-64
Uninsured or underinsured
Below 250% of the federal poverty line
Have not been screened in the past year.

Cervical cancer screening:
Age 21-64
Uninsured or underinsured
Below 250% of the federal poverty line
Have not been screened in the past year

No charge for the initial screening.
For more information or to make an appointment, call (919) 560-7631.

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 1d

🌞 Exciting News!

Durham County is partnering w/ @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social & local partners to offer the Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Solar Program. This program is helping more households lower the cost of electricity bills and benefit from solar energy!

🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCBs...

Durham’s Low-Income Solar Program

YouTube video by DCoWebmaster

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, is the 2025 Municipal Primary Election Day. Polling locations will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Check out the Durham County Board of Elections' tips for election day voting before you head to the polls here: www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/Home/Compone....

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 2d

We will be conducting truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control spraying between 10PM and 3AM tonight (10/6) and tomorrow night (10/7) in targeted areas of Durham. Learn more in our news release here: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...

durham county department of public health to conduct ultra-low volume (ULV) Spraying for mosquito control

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 3d

The Durham Board of County Commissioners host a hybrid Work Session today at 9 a.m. Meetings are held inside Commissioners' Chambers, 2nd Floor of the Admin I Building, at 200 E. Main Street.

Zoom link: bit.ly/DCoBOCC100625

Video and Agenda: bit.ly/BOCCdco

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 5d

There’s still time to vote during the early voting period for the 2025 Municipal Primary. Today, Friday, October 3, Early Voting sites are open until 6:00 p.m.
Early Voting wraps up tomorrow, Saturday, October 4, with sites open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
More information here:
dcovotes.com

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 6d

Fitness Friday w/ @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social - Here's a STEP TO THE BEAT HIIT workout that's all about cardio! Juice & Toya take you through 20 different full body stepping movements that will keep you engaged until the end. Throw in some dance moves & have some fun with it!

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20 Minute Step to The Beat HIIT Workout [NO EQUIPMENT]

YouTube video by Juice & Toya

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 8d

Webinar Wellness Wednesday w/ @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social - Health Literacy & Taking Charge of Your Well-Being at 1pm - tinyurl.com/bdzy37j8

Celebrate National Health Literacy Month by learning how to spot health misinformation and boost your health literacy.

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 8d

It's here!

Check out the latest episode of "In Touch with Durham County" featuring #DCo Food Security Coordinator Raina Goldstein Bunnag & Durham Crisis Response Center Executive Director Shana Carignan.

We hope you enjoy our show. Watch it here: youtu.be/hhZs3QdkO6Q?...

In Touch with Durham County for October 2025

YouTube video by DCoWebmaster

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 9d

Facts from @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social ⤵️

Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 9d

Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not cause autism. The FDA confirmed that "a causal relationship has not been established,” and studies have found there is no relationship once considering other factors. Always listen to your doctor and take Tylenol when recommended to protect yourself and your baby.

Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not cause autism. Tylenol has been safely used to treat pain and fever and during pregnancy for decades. Treating fevers is important because fever during pregnancy can put your baby’s life at risk. Other medications used to treat pain, like aspirin and ibuprofen, are well documented to harm the fetus and are not considered safe to use as alternatives.

The largest NIH study on the relationship between Tylenol and autism, including more than 2.4 million children, found no association between Tylenol and autism or other intellectual disabilities. Researchers found that any apparent relationship between Tylenol and autism disappears once comparing siblings, meaning it’s very unlikely Tylenol is the cause.

It is important to listen to your doctor and take Tylenol when needed. The FDA has confirmed that “acetaminophen” (Tylenol) “is the only over-the-counter drug approved for use to treat fevers during pregnancy, and high fevers in pregnant women can pose a risk to their children.”

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 9d

NC is one of 15 states in a Listeria outbreak after 20 cases of illness and four deaths have been linked to certain Marketside and FreshRealm prepared meals. If you have these products, do not eat them; throw them out. Learn more here: www.cdc.gov/listeria/out...

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Pride, y'all!

We had a great time walking together at Pride: Durham, NC. Thank you to everyone who came out and turned a cloudy day into a sunny one!

A group of people smile while posing for a selfie at Pride: Durham,NC

People smile while posing with a Durham Public Schools banner at Pride: Durham, NC

Small group poses for photo near Duke University’s wall.

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 12d

Flyers for more information...To participate in the Virtual Cook-Along, you will need to do two things:
Pick up your free cooking ingredients from Durham Cooperative Extension &
Join our chef over Zoom and cook along with her!

Flyer for Free Virtual Cook-Along on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. QR code to register.

¡Únete a nuestra cocinada virtual gratis el jueves 2 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m.! Escanea el código QR para registrarte.

durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 12d

Join Durham Cooperative Extension for a FREE Virtual Cooking Class & our chef will teach you to make a delicious & affordable vegetarian meal Thursday, Oct. 2, 6:30 pm.!

youtube.com/shorts/XB98X...

Register (English): bit.ly/DCoVirtualCookAlong
Register (Spanish): dconc.jotform.com/252586646338...

Free Virtual Cooking Class from Durham Extension on Oct. 2

YouTube video by DCoWebmaster

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 13d

Fitness Friday w/ @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social - 20 Minutes STRONG by Zumba® No, this isn’t a dance class! It’s a high-intensity total body workout experience where every move is synced to the beat. It's fast paced so get ready to sweat. Choose your level and get moving! tinyurl.com/2p9ezwmb

20-Minute STRONG by Zumba® Cardio and Full-Body Toning Workout

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 13d

Durham County Tax Administrator Keyar Doyle takes some of the questions residents are asking about their 2025 tax bills in the fourth of a five-part series of short videos.

youtube.com/shorts/IFDZs...

If you have other questions, call 919-560-0300 or go to www.dconc.gov/tax

DCo Tax Administrator Keyar Doyle Answers Questions | Part 4 of 5

YouTube video by DCoWebmaster

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 13d

COVID-19 cases are still high, so be sure to know the facts and avoid the myths in order to protect yourself and others.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: If I’ve already had COVID-19 once, I’m immune from getting it again. Fact: There is no limit on how many times you can get COVID-19. Reinfection is common, and each new infection raises your risk of serious illness, organ damage, Long COVID, and more.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I won’t get COVID-19 as long as I wash my hands well. Fact: It’s always a good idea to wash your hands, but COVID-19 spreads primarily through the air and respiratory droplets, so handwashing is much less likely to prevent COVID-19 than wearing masks.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I don’t need to wear masks if I’ve already been vaccinated.Fact: Vaccines can reduce your risk of infection, and if you do get sick after being vaccinated, you are much less likely to experience severe illness or death, but it is still possible to get COVID-19 and spread it to others even if you’ve been vaccinated, so it’s a good idea to keep masking.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 14d

Today’s update on COVID-19 vaccines is that there really is no update yet, but we haven’t forgotten about you. We’ll be back for more updates as soon as we’re allowed to get started (or before then, if it takes a while).

Any Covid-19 vaccine news? No, not really. The good news: ACIP met last week and provided its recommendations, so at least that part of the process is over. The bad news: We’re still not really sure what we can do yet. We’re awaiting new standing orders to let us know who we can vaccinate and how, and we’ll get started as soon as we can. Some old news: Vaccines are available at most pharmacies for those who are 65 or older or have underlying conditions. Give them a call or visit their websites for details, as their scheduling processes are requirements may vary. Thanks for hanging in there.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 14d

There is, and always will be, lots of misinformation about vaccines for kids, but the facts have not changed: Vaccines are safe and save millions of lives. Getting your child vaccinated protects them from preventable deaths and disability and protects the people around them.

Kids vaccine fact check . Get the facts about kids vaccines, and vaccinate to protect your child and others. “Kids receive too many vaccines.”Children receive about 30 injections (not including annual COVID-19 & flu shots) before their 18th birthday, to protect them from nearly 20 infections that could cause serious illness, disability, and death. And no combination of vaccines children receive could overwhelm their immune system. “I know people who survived that illness even before vaccines were available. It’s better to get sick and have natural immunity.”Getting sick to build natural immunity is far more dangerous than building immunity through vaccines. Vaccines have saved millions of lives – the majority of those being infants and young children. While some unvaccinated people fully recover from childhood illnesses, many others are left with long-term health damage or die young. It may seem like most unvaccinated people recovered because we can hear from the people who survived but not the ones who did not. “No one knows what’s in vaccines.” Vaccine ingredients are public information. All ingredients are reviewed before vaccines are approved, and anyone can visit the FDA’s website or talk to their doctor to learn what’s in any vaccine they receive. Modern vaccines contain only the ingredients that are needed for the vaccines to be as safe and effective as possible, and even the ones that may sound scary, like aluminum, are included to help your body build immunity, are studied thoroughly to ensure safety, and are present in amounts far too low to harm your body. “Vaccine side effects are too dangerous for kids” All vaccines are significantly safer than the illnesses they protect against. All medications and vaccines can have side effects, but the side effects of vaccines are almost always mild and short-term, unlike the childhood illnesses they protect against, which have caused millions of deaths and cases of disability. Unfortunately, there will always b…

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durhamcounty @durhamcounty.bsky.social · 14d

We hope to see you all🎨🖌️

City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 14d

TOMORROW: Join us for an Arts Town Hall at 6pm

RSVP at https://bit.ly/4geNjgJ

🎤 Do you want to help shape the future of arts and culture in Durham? Come out to make your voice heard and let's envision a brighter future together.

📍 Holton Career & Resource Center

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City of Durham, NC @cityofdurhamnc.bsky.social · 14d

Grab your family and friends and take part in our @durhambeautiful.bsky.social Annual Big Sweep Litter Cleanup! Find out how you can make a difference in our community on Bull City Today.

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