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Top Durham news: Arrest made in teen's murder; Merck bringing 400 jobs with vaccine facility; more

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Published on August 22, 2019
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Renowned Hillside drama teacher sues Durham district over back pay, discrimination

Hillside High School drama teacher Wendell Tabb is seeking at least $10,000 from Durham Public Schools in a lawsuit.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Report finds majority of 'possession of firearm' cases dismissed in Durham County

The Gangs Reduction Strategy Steering Committee found that a majority of the felons who had been arrested with possession of a firearm in the last three years had their cases voluntarily dismissed.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Arrest made in Monday night murder of Durham teen

Durham police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of a teen that occurred on Monday night, officials said. Michael Lester Morgan, 36, was arrested on Pike Street around 4 a.m. Tuesday for the murder of 18-year-old Kylik Burnette, of Durham.

Read the full story on WNCN Steve Sbraccia.

Merck bringing 400 jobs to its Durham manufacturing facility

New jobs related to this project are expected to start coming online in the summer of 2021 when the vaccine facility is scheduled to be completed.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Can Spartans’ fans expect a return to glory from Southern Durham football team?

Southern Durham isn’t that far removed from two state title appearances. Can the Spartans climb back to the top of the football mountain in 2019? Head coach Darius Robinson seems to think so.

Read the full story on The News & Observer.


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