DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Vivian Street in Downtown Durham is now officially William V. Bill Bell Way. It's a name that honors the contribution of former long-time mayor William V. "Bill" Bell.

Last month, the Durham City Council unanimously approved permanently changing the name of Vivian Street to William V. “Bill” Bell Way to honor the former mayor. On Friday, a ceremony and ...

During his 16-year tenure, Bell is credited with revitalizing neighborhoods and bringing new life to Downtown Durham including notable projects like the Tobacco Road Campus and DPAC. We are in DPAC.