Former council member Leonardo Williams will officially be sworn in tonight as Durham’s new Mayor. The public is invited to the swear-in ceremony and 7 p.m. which will be followed by a city council meeting. The ceremony and meeting will take place at City Hall Council Chambers. Source  ABC11  

Durham Mayor Pro Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton has announced that he will not run for mayor in the upcoming election, ABC11 reports. Middleton was immediately considered as a possible candidate when news broke that current mayor Elaine O’Neal announced in June that she would not seek re-election. However, Middleton announced on Facebook that he will not seek the […]

Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal is scheduled to deliver her State of the City address tonight at 7pm.

Melissa Wade chats with the first Black woman to serve as Mayor of the Bull City to discuss her trailblazing journey in public service!

  Right now Durham has the highest number of coronavirus cases per state with 35 people who have tested positive. Durham Mayor Steve Schewel modified his State of Emergency declaration on Thursday ordering all gyms, fitness centers, health clubs and theatres  to close by 5pm on Friday. Also on this Friday….  UNC REX hospital in Raleigh will open […]