Community Corner
🌱 Clearing Convictions + Mayoral Reflections + Durham Burn Ban
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Durham.
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Happy World Soil Day Durham!
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 60 Low: 47.
Here are the top stories today in Durham:
- The Durham County District Attorney's office has been working to clear misdemeanor convictions for nearly 400 people. (CBS17)
- Outgoing Mayor Steve Schewel served the City of Durham for 10 years as a City Councilor and Mayor. As he prepares to pass the mantle to Elaine O'Neal he reflects on his accomplishments. (WRAL)
- The State Forest Service issued a burning ban on Monday, and now the Durham County and City fire marshals have implemented a ban of their own. The Durham order bans all burning within 100 feet of occupied dwellings. (CBS17)
- The Fleet Management Department used a 2019 Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Grant to buy fully electric, battery powered takeoff unit that will reduce emissions on an Urban Forestry Bucket Truck. (Bull City Today)
Today in Durham:
- Holiday Market at the Glass Jug RTP (12:00 pm -4:00 pm)
- Patchwork Holiday Market at Durham Armory (12:00 pm)
- RDU Holiday Princess Ball (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
- Karaoke Night at Justin's Restaurant (7:00 pm - 12:00 am)
- Blacker The Berry: Ain't Nothin But a Christmas Party (2:00 pm 6:00 pm)
From my notebook:
- It's World Soil Day and the NC Composting Council wants you to celebrate with them through composting!
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— CJ Fullford
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