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Top Durham news: Man robbed while meeting online date; Silver Alert for 21-year-old canceled; more

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Published on September 24, 2019
Top Durham news: Man robbed while meeting online date; Silver Alert for 21-year-old canceled; morePhoto: James Willamor/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Durham.

After 47 years, Durham's first female, African American public health director retires

Gayle Harris is retiring after serving as Durham's first female and black public health director for the last 47 years.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Phil Freelon to be honored at Durham memorial service

The family of renowned Durham architect Phil Freelon is inviting the public to attend his memorial service on Saturday. Freelon died in July at the age of 66 after a battle with ALS.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Man robbed in Durham while picking up woman he met online

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man told investigators he was robbed by a group of men while trying to meet up with a woman he met online.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Road reopens after drilling along major Durham road causes water main break

Durham water officials said the road was temporarily repaired overnight and that pavement damage will be assessed Tuesday morning.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Silver Alert canceled for 21-year-old Durham man

A Silver Alert was issued for Keywon Daquon Hayes, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment. The Silver Alert was canceled at 6 a.m. on Monday.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.


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