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In case you haven&#8217;t heard most of Durham is the personification of the criminal element.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re considering sending your kid to Duke University, you should be aware that you are sending them into one of the most crime laden areas of the south. The growing gang problem in Durham, NC is only one problem this sleezy, pathetic, poorly run city has to deal with. 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