Local NewsBody found in Durham woods prompts death investigationPolice in Durham are investigating a death after a body was discovered in a wooded area on Tuesday afternoon.Posted 2023-12-05T21:25:10+00:00 - Updated 2023-12-05T21:40:20+00:00Body found in woods near NC Highway 55 in DurhamPolice in Durham are investigating a death after a body was discovered in a wooded area on Tuesday afternoon.Officers responded to a report of a deceased person at approximately 1:25 p.m. in the 3800 block of NC Highway 55.The cause of death remains unknown, and the incident is currently under investigation.relatedDurhambody foundTrending Hurricanes look to close out Islanders in Game 53 MINS AGO NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC, Duke, other local schools Cameron Indoor Stadium to get new videoboard 30 people taken into custody during pro-Palestine protest at UNC-Chapel Hill47 MINS AGO EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer29 MINS AGOVideos watch · 31:42WRAL Late News watch · 2:07WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast watch · 21:26Live video: Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at UNC-Chapel Hill watch · 1:27Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5 watch · 0:59Powerball Drawing•CreditsJelia HepnerWeb Editor