Top Durham news: Fleas, an opossum invade Duke dorms; mission helps homeless in arctic blast; more

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Students deal with fleas, opossum in Duke dorms

Officials with Duke University said they are working to remove fleas and an opossum from the Few Quad dorms on campus. University officials said they first started getting reports of fleas in one of the bathrooms at Few Quad three weeks ago.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Teen charged after Durham shooting, crashing stolen car into patrol car

A 17-year-old has been charged after a shooting and crashing a stolen car into a patrol car Tuesday afternoon.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Durham releases findings, recommendations following gas explosion

The Durham City/County Emergency Management Department and the City of Durham Fire Department released two reports Tuesday, revealing their findings and recommendations following the gas explosion in April.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Durham Rescue Mission sends out teams to help homeless stuck in arctic blast

With temperatures plunging, the Durham Rescue Mission is starting Operation Warm Shelter to give the homeless a way out of the cold.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Roundabout opens in high-traffic area in Durham

A roundabout expected to improve the traffic flow around University Drive and Hope Valley Road in Durham opened on Monday.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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