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Top Durham news: Bulls win opener in Governor's Cup playoff; Midway mural turns heads; more

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Published on September 05, 2019
Top Durham news: Bulls win opener in Governor's Cup playoff; Midway mural turns heads; morePhoto: Geoff Young/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Durham.

Attempt at 'volunteer security' at school leads to arrest

A Durham man faces a charge of impersonating a law enforcement officer after he tried to patrol the halls of an Orange County elementary school wearing a black vest with the word "sheriff" on it.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Mural turns heads on the Midway

The painting by Christine Mac Shane depicts a farm landscape, highlighting the community’s agricultural roots and showcasing many animals. 

Read the full story on ChicoER.

City Council approves urban density

The City Council has agreed to allow more, and more varied, housing in neighborhoods near downtown. The mayor says it will increase affordable housing, but some residents fear the changes could drastically change the neighborhoods’ character. 

Read the full story on The News & Observer.

Bulls ride long ball to victory in Governors' Cup playoff opener

The Durham Bulls kicked off their attempt at a Governors' Cup three-peat with a 9-3 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in the game one of the first round of the Governors' Cup playoffs Wednesday night.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.


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