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Charge Ahead Durham is a fun, new program that makes it easy for you to take actions in your everyday life to help the environment, save money, and improve your overall well-being. We will provide actions and clear guidance on steps you can take to save energy, conserve water, reduce waste, and connect with nature. You report back on what you've done and get entered to win awesome prizes every week. Prizes include gift cards to restaurants, local book stores and farmers marke

With warmer weather on its way, the grass is finally green and growing. This spring, check out the Voluntary Nutrient Reduction Program (VNRP) offered through the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District. VNRP encourages homeowners to follow fertilizer application Best Management Practices (BMPs) when applying fertilizer to their lawns or gardens. The first step is to have your soil tested to know what changes you may need to make. By improving fertilizer application pract

As many as 12 percent of Durham County residents are living with diabetes and some are unaware of their diagnoses. In an effort to educate residents about their risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the Durham Diabetes Coalition (DDC) has partnered with the local American Diabetes Association (ADA) chapter to offer several activities in observance of Diabetes Alert Day. On Saturday, March 22, the DDC and the ADA will host the Diabetes Health Fair at CAARE Inc. Attendees will

Please join the Durham County Department of Public Health in celebrating National Public Health Week, held April 7-13. But why stop with a week? Public Health is recognizing the field with a number of engaging programs and initiatives that will continue throughout April. Here are a couple of highlights: My Carolina Today: Officials from Public Health will appear on WNCN's lifestyles program on Monday, April 14 to discuss Public Health Month. The show is broadcast at 11:30 a.m

The next #AskDCo Social Media Live Chat will take place Wednesday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature employees from Public Health and EMS discussing emergency response and preparedness, which aligns with the National County Government Month theme of “Ready and Resilient Counties: Prepare. Respond. Thrive.” Follow the chat with the hashtag #AskDCo or by following the Durham County Facebook and Twitter accounts. Please also help us spread the word through social

Do you know any Durham youths, age 16 to 21, looking for employment? If so, please encourage them to attend the Durham YouthWork Internship Program Job Fair to meet potential employers and submit their résumés. The fair is set for Tuesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holton Career and Resource Center, at 401 N. Driver St. Applicants should wear business casual attire, bring a black pen and résumés, and come prepared for on-the-spot interviews with potential employ

You may use Facebook and Twitter to connect with friends and family and sort through news and other content, but did you know social media also is a source for information about Durham County? Durham County held its second #AskDCo Live Chat on April 23. By using the hashtag #AskDCo, residents are able to ask questions of County officials on a set topic. Pat Gentry, preparedness coordinator for the Department of Public Health, and Skip Kirkwood, EMS director, served as gue