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The budget includes an increase in wages for entry-level and lower-wage full-time employees, marking the largest raise in ...
Durham County has been fortunate to have a strong economy, but the past is no guarantee of the future,” said County Manager ...
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. – The city of Sunnyside has secured funding to enhance its wastewater treatment plant. The improvements aim to stabilize the plant's function and improve its ability to manage methane ...
A slide about Durham Public Schools funding at a Durham County Commissioners meeting on May 12, 2025. Credit: Photo by Angelica Edwards In a joint meeting between Durham’s school board and ...
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Over-the-counter medicine of all kinds were given out for free on Friday afternoon in Durham County. The Charlotte-based NC MedAssist brought their Mobile Free Pharmacy to Durham ...
Durham County Council has been rated 'outstanding' for its support for children in care. The local authority received the top grading from Ofsted following an inspection of its services for children ...
A County Durham Independent councillor has switched to Reform UK, expressing his disappointment over "let down by so many broken promises". Chester-le-Street South's Councillor Paul Sexton joined ...
Durham Public Schools' proposed budget requests an increase of $15.9 million from the county for its new budget; Durham County has proposed a budget with an increase of about $10 million.
A County Durham Independent councillor has defected to Reform UK after saying he feels “let down by so many broken promises”. Chester-le-Street South councillor Paul Sexton joined the party ...
Newly elected Reform councillor Andrew Husband has been selected to lead the party in County Durham. The member for Chester-le-Street North was elected by fellow councillors on Wednesday evening.
A woman was found dead inside a home on Thursday in Durham County. According to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the woman’s body around 1 p.m. inside a home on Red Mill Road.
It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Durham County Council has been rated 'outstanding' for its support for children in care. The local authority received the top grading from ...