Durham, N.C. – “In Touch with Durham County,” is a Durham County talk show airing daily on Cable Channel 8.  Michael Page, Chairman of the Durham Board of County Commissioners and Assistant County Manager Deborah Craig-Ray are hosts.

The show airing in February features an interview with Durham County Commissioners’ Vice Chairman Ellen W. Reckhow about the community engagement.  Reckhow highlights the Boards and Commissions appointed by elected officials, Durham Neighborhood College, the East Durham Children’s Initiative and more.

Vivian Speight Bridges, state coordinator of North Carolina Operation Lifesaver, talks about safety around railroad crossings in light of recent car/train wrecks in Durham and Orange Counties.

The purpose of the show is to share relevant, timely information from Durham County community partner agencies, as well as provide interviews with elected officials, county department heads and key staff.  Future topics include combating health disparities in Durham County, 2010 Census preparations, Reducing Childhood Obesity, and in depth interviews with leaders of county nonprofit agencies and departments.

“In Touch with Durham County” airs at various times daily on Channel 8 and is available online at the Durham County website. Once the link is accessed, simply select the “In Touch with Durham County” video link.

To learn more about “In Touch with Durham County,” contact Deborah Craig-Ray, assistant county manager for Communications, at 919-560-0000 or via e-mail at dcraig-ray@durhamcountync.gov.