DURHAM -- The death of a baby at The Oaks At Northgate apartment complex in the 2100 block of Broad Street on Wednesday does not appear to be a homicide, according to a preliminary autopsy report, police spokeswoman Kammie Michael said Thursday.
Michael said police are awaiting final autopsy results.
Investigators were called to the apartments after getting a call about the baby's death Wednesday.
Free H1N1 clinics slated
DURHAM -- The county Health Department will host free H1N1 vaccination walk-in clinics at several schools from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 9.
According to Durham County Health Director Gayle Harris, the school site H1N1 clinics, held in partnership with Duke University Health System, should attract many residents because the clinics will be held on the weekend and make it easier for people to access the locations situated in the heart of several neighborhoods.
"Traditionally, our clinics are held during the week," said Harris. "These clinics give busy families the opportunity to get everyone vaccinated right in their backyards."
The clinic sites will include: Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Road; Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Road; and Neal Middle School, 201 Baptist Road. Anyone can receive the H1N1 vaccination at the clinics, except children under six months old.
For more information, call Rebecca Freeman at (919) 560-7783 or e-mail her at rfreeman@co.durham.nc.us.
Emerald Pond sets food drive
DURHAM -- Emerald Pond retirement community, 205 Emerald Pond Lane, is joining the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle of Durham to host a food drive to benefit the Backpack Buddies Program.
Throughout January, Emerald Pond is accepting non-perishable food items that can be packed into backpacks for children in need.
Emerald Pond is also hosting a free, public Movin' Made Easy Party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 30 featuring moving experts. During the party, the food collected for the Backpack Buddies Program will be packed into backpacks. Entertainment, prizes and free lunch will be provided.
To RSVP or learn more, call (919) 493-4713.
Sewer spill is reported
DURHAM -- The city Department of Water Management said a sanitary sewer overflowed at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Approximately 1,800 gallons of sewage spilled from a sewer manhole on the Chandler Road outfall near Twin Lakes Park and discharged into the waters of the state at an unnamed tributary of Little Lick Creek.
The overflow was caused by grease and debris. City crews removed the blockage at 12:30 p.m. The area was being cleaned and disinfected. There were no immediately visible adverse environmental impacts or hazards to persons or property, the city said, adding that the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources has been notified.
For additional information, call Tom Lucas at (919) 560-4344.
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