Raleigh-Durham/ Community & Society
Published on June 09, 2020
Top Durham news: Public schools summer meals program begins; black bear spotted in yard; morePhoto: James Willamor/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in Durham? Read on for everything you need to know.

Black bear spotted in Durham backyard

The bear made its way through the yard, passing patio seating and a fire pit around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. 

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

City-county committee asks for removal of Confederate statue base in Durham

The City-County Committee on Confederate Monuments and Memorials sent a letter to city and county leaders in Durham on Monday asking for the removal of the Confederate statue base that sits in front of the old courthouse building on Main Street.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Durham Public Schools summer meals program begins 

Durham Pubilc Schools are helping families put food on the table with a summer meals program. The program runs through July 31, with all children ages 18 and younger allowed to participate.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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