Durham County officials are pushing back against a recent designation by the Trump administration labeling it as a "sanctuary county," a move they claim lacks legal or factual basis. County officials ...

Tucked between Seaham and Easington on the Durham Heritage Coast, Hawthorn is one of those "understated villages that reveals ...

"We are asking DHS to provide the reason for this designation," Durham County DA said. "There is no legal or factual basis for it, and we aim to defend the County's reputation and financial integrity.