The City of Durham and Durham County governments announce the return of their longtime resident academy program, Durham Neighborhood College, after being on hold for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The award-winning program, co-sponsored by the City of Durham and Durham County, provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the operations and services of […]
A white legislator in the North Carolina House has apologized for asking his Black colleague a racist question about his educational success at Harvard. As reported by The News & Observer (behind a paywall), Rep. Jeff McNeely, a Republican from Stony Point and member of the ultraconservative Freedom Caucus, made his remarks during a Wednesday […]
A bill is moving through the North Carolina General Assembly that could change major requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19. House Bill 98, as reported by WRAL, would drop mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for public schools, colleges, state agencies, and local governments. It does not affect any vaccines already required to attend public school […]
Beginning today, college students can apply for one of nearly 100 internship opportunities with North Carolina state government agencies. Governed by the NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement, the annual State of North Carolina Internship Program offers a 10-week, paid internship for college students interested in careers in state government. “Each […]
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For the first time, the U.S. government is confirming that it conducted secret chemical experiments on World War II troops by grouping them according to…
The federal government’s authority to gather vast quantities of phone records in the hunt for terrorists expired at 12:01 a.m. Monday after Senator Rand Paul,…
Durham youth who want a voice in their City government are now being invited to apply to serve for a one-year term on the 2014-2015 Durham Youth Commission. Text “Foxy” To 24042 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates Apply Beginning today, interested youth are encouraged to download […]
Let’s talk about the truth and some people who are not able to handle the truth. What do you think would happen to you or…
A state-run program that gets federal dollars to ensure proper nutrition for pregnant women and their young children won’t issue any vouchers beyond those already given out for October. Officials say the federal government shutdown is the reason that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children stopped issuing vouchers Tuesday. About 80 […]
Well, it’s happened. The government has shut down because they couldn’t come to one accord on the spending bill to fund their own paychecks. It…
Learn about local government services in Raleigh and Wake County through this free series of classes sponsored by the Community Services Department. Raleigh Neighborhood College is offered on Thursday evenings over a 12-week period each spring and fall. Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2012 session which starts March 1 and concludes with […]
