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Top Durham news: Inmates' families argue prison conditions aren't safe; teen donates Easter baskets

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Published on April 09, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Durham.

Families of inmates at Butner prison argue conditions aren’t safe amid COVID-19 outbreak at facility

Butner Federal Prison in Durham County has the most COVID-19 cases of any federal prison in the United States, as of the Bureau of Prisons last count on Wednesday. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Duke law student recovers from coronavirus, wants others to learn from his experience

A Duke Law School student who recovered from COVID-19 hopes others can learn from his experience with the virus. Zack Kaplan came back from a trip to Alaska with pictures, memories, and a day later, a low-grade fever. He was aware that the coronavirus was starting to spread. During his trip, he said he was careful to wash his hands and take precautions.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Log the nature around you: Participate in the Durham-Wide BioBlitz 

Duke Gardens, the Piedmont Wildlife Center and the Museum of Life and Science have teamed up to offer some virtual activities for all of us as we're hunkered down around home.

Read the full story on WRAL Go Ask Mom.

Flyers are fewer at RDU, but love, work still bring a few to fly

At Raleigh-Durham International Airport, passenger traffic is down 95% compared to the same period last year. But there are still a few stalwart souls who must take a trip.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Heritage High School senior donates 50 Easter baskets to Durham children amid COVID-19

A Wake Forest senior wanted to make Easter special during the COVID-19 pandemic, so she donated 50 filled baskets to a Durham nonprofit that feeds children.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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