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Top Durham news: 8 new cases of COVID-19 in county; 3 Durham tourists trapped in Morocco; more

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Published on March 20, 2020
Top Durham news: 8 new cases of COVID-19 in county; 3 Durham tourists trapped in Morocco; morePhoto: angelo Yap/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Durham.

Woman cited in fatal motorcycle crash admits she had been drinking, arrest warrant says

A woman cited in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred over the weekend admitted to police she had been drinking before the crash, according to a Durham County search warrant.

Read the full story on WNCN.

County reports 8 new positive cases of COVID-19, raising total to 35

North Carolina is now reporting 97 cases of the novel coronavirus. Wake and Durham counties have the most cases with 22 and 32, respectively.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

3 Durham tourists trapped in Morocco due to COVID-19

When three Durham friends boarded a plane to Morocco on March 7, they never imagined they wouldn’t have a way to return to the United States.

Read the full story on The News & Observer.

Art of Cool, Billy Joel among latest NC event cancellations, postponements

Art of Cool organizers announced Wednesday that the annual music festival would not be taking place as planned on Sept. 25-28 in Durham.

Read the full story on WRAL Out & About.

Durham tech company keeps communication lively between athletic programs

As many people feel the stress of the coronavirus pandemic,  Teamworks, based out of Durham, is not only working to help college athletic departments locally, but also worldwide.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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