Durham
Coverage of Durham in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged for fatal crash of Rock Hill moped driver: Police
A man named Durham was charged with failure to yield the right of way and driving under suspension following a fatal crash involving a moped driver in Rock Hill, according to police.
- North Carolina Sues Chemical Company for Polluting a Nearby Creek
North Carolina has sued Brenntag, a chemical company, over pollution in a nearby creek. The city of Durham has fined Brenntag $157,000 since 2023 for water contamination involving substances like acetone, ethanol, 1,4-dioxane, and mucilaginous goo.
- When the closest hospital is an hour away: rural healthcare at a crossroads
Rural communities in the U.S. face critical healthcare challenges, including physician shortages, hospital closures, and financial strain. A case in North Carolina highlights the life-or-death consequences of limited access to emergency care, while over 60 million rural residents struggle with delayed treatment and higher rates of preventable illnesses.
- Soham murderer Ian Huntley died from ‘blunt head injury’, inquest told
Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, died from a blunt head injury after being attacked with a metal bar in HMP Frankland. The inquest revealed the attack occurred on 26 February at a workshop in the prison.