Durham County Government, Durham City Government and Durham Schools closed early today (Fri Aug 18,2017) ahead of rumors of a White Supremacist Rally at the Old Durham Courthouse, where protesters tore down a Confederate memorial statue earlier this week.
The Durham Sheriff’s Office sent out a notice this morning reminding all that protests require a permit and there will be “zero tolerance” for lawbreakers.
Several downtown businesses near the Old Courthouse have also closed in anticipation of problems.