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Top Durham news: NC Rep. MaryAnn Black, former city commissioner, dies; police find body in street

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Published on March 27, 2020
Top Durham news: NC Rep. MaryAnn Black, former city commissioner, dies; police find body in streetPhoto: James Willamor/Flickr

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

NC Rep. MaryAnn Black, former Durham County commissioner, dies at 76

North Carolina Rep. MaryAnn Black, who prominently served in the Durham community, died at the age of 76 on Thursday. Black served as a Durham County commissioner from 1990 to 2002.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Body found in street downtown

Police  responded to the scene at 111 N. Corcoran St., in front of the 21C Hotel, around 1 a.m. on Thursday. They found a person in the middle of the street.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Durham startup launches remote COVID-19 symptom monitoring tool to limit exposure

A Durham startup believes its new platform could be useful for companies trying to monitor the health of front-line workers potentially exposed to COVID-19.

Read the full story on The News & Observer.

Triangle doctors express frustrations on social media over government’s COVID-19 response

Some doctors from the Triangle are taking to social media to vent their frustrations about the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Printing company turning fabric into protective equipment for health care workers, emergency personnel

The colorful creations printed at Spoonflower normally outfit bedspreads and pillows. Now the designs are being used in the fight against COVID-19. 

Read the full story on WNCN.


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