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1. Durham County backs proposed plans to curb gun violence as nonprofits call for swift action (cbs17.com) — Durham County leaders are backing a new strategy to curb gun violence after months of meetings and a recent summit, but local youth advocates say they're tired of talk and want faster action. The plan would boost street outreach, neighborhood partnerships, therapy, and youth-focused efforts, with a more detailed strategy expected this fall and both county commissioners and city council signaling support.
2. Black-owned development firm plans housing in Durham's historic Hayti (newsobserver.com) — A major new project called Tribute Rising could bring more than 900 apartments and community space to Durham's historic Hayti neighborhood, on a long-vacant former public housing site near the Bulls ballpark and Durham Freeway. Black-owned developer The Integral Group plans to start construction next year, with the first phase adding mixed-income housing, a public plaza, childcare center, and space for the Black Farmers' Market.
3. Durham sheriff's office seeks animal cruelty suspect (wptf.com) — Durham County deputies are asking residents to help identify a man suspected of dumping a tan pit bull mix into a dumpster on Chapel Hill Road Tuesday morning. Workers stopped a garbage truck in time, and Animal Services safely rescued the dog. If you recognize the man, you're urged to call the Durham County Sheriff's Office or Animal Services.
4. Under Development Pressure, Durham Lost 38% of Its Farmland in 15 Years (indyweek.com) — Durham County leaders just reviewed a new farmland preservation plan showing the county has lost 38% of its farmland since 2007, far outpacing the rest of North Carolina. The report outlines how development pressure, rising costs, and shrinking farm profits affect Durham farmers, and highlights programs like conservation easements and Double Bucks that support local agriculture and food security.
5. EMS resources 'a huge concern' for Durham County residents worried about new development (cbs17.com) — Durham city council narrowly approved a new 50-home development in southeast Durham despite residents' worries that already strained EMS services can't keep up. After a recent high school football injury highlighted ambulance shortages, neighbors and officials debated whether growth should pause until emergency staffing and response improve, even as the developer pledged a small EMS contribution.
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