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Top Durham news: Second school closes, due to spreading illness; public schools seek $727M; more

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Published on February 05, 2020
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Missed the most recent top news in Durham? Read on for everything you need to know.

Public schools seek $727M over 10 years

Durham Public Schools told county commissioners the district needs $727 million over 10 years, with $460 million a priority right now for school renovations, among other things.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Second school closes, due to spread of illness

The Global Scholars Academy has closed schools for the second day. This is the second Durham school to close due to high numbers of illnesses within a week.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Activist's family home to be restored

An old house on Carroll Street in Durham's West End community holds a lot history, mainly because it was the childhood home of activist Pauli Murray.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Duke softball excited to build on first two seasons

It’s year three of the Duke Softball program, as the Blue Devils continue to build a tradition on the diamond. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

City leaders say council member’s op-ed ‘mischaracterized’ police force

Some city leaders are speaking out after a City Council member wrote an op-ed in USA Today about the performance of the Durham Police Department. 

Read the full story on WNCN.


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