
Managing for Results Receives More Community Exposure
County Commission Chairman Michael Page highlighted Durham County's new business model, Managing for Results, during his "State of the County" Address on Monday. In the address, he gave an overview of MFR, which uses best management practices in a systematic way so that the County can: Plan for what it wants to achieve Budget for the results it wants Manage to ensure it is achieving those results And evaluate and learn to determine how it can make improvements for better outc

Using Social Media During Treacherous Weather
During the recent snow and ice storms, the Durham County Sheriff's Office used social media to publicize its services to check in on elderly residents. Here is a Facebook post from Feb. 18:
We're expecting highs in the teens on Thursday and Durham won't see temperatures above freezing until Saturday, so we're concerned about our vulnerable neighbors. The Sheriff's Office would like to check on elderly citizens, but we need to hear from you! Please contact our Communications