Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. William “Bill” Bell is the longest serving mayor in Durham’s history, with 16 years in office. His public service in the city ...

Cheers broke out Friday morning as the covering dropped to reveal the new lettering.

When last heard from (or about), the 1/2-cent sales tax for transit bill was breezing through the friendly confines of the House Transportation Committee, headed for the tougher terrain of the House ...

DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Tonight, a "celebration" for Durham Mayor Bill Bell with performances by Kool & the Gang, Sheila E. and Morris Day & the Time. The celebrities will perform at ...

DURHAM (WTVD) -- Durham Mayor Bill Bell gave his last State of the City Address Tuesday. Bell has decided not to run for reelection after 16 years on the job. He told us Tuesday he's proud of all the ...

Mayor Bill Bell held off a brutal challenge from City Councilman Thomas Stith to win an unprecedented fourth term as Durham mayor Tuesday night. The negative, often heated campaign sent voters to the ...

Durham’s longest serving mayor is being honored for his service to the community with a building name change. Durham County’s Administration Building II, at 201 E. Main St. downtown, will be renamed ...