The Durham health department is working with community organizations to bring awareness to syphilis and testing people who are most at risk. Although a closer look at the numbers shows a slow decline in new cases in Durham County and Cumberland County, Wake County’s numbers are slowly increasing. Health officials said it’s too early to determine what’s behind the fluctuation. Online dating sites to blame for rise in syphilis cases in Wake County?

They warn that new syphilis cases are trending nationwide “Those who are most at risk are predominately those who are sexually active between the ages 24 to 29,” said Infectious Disease Physician, Dr.

The Streets at Southpoint, Durham. Website March $ for one 5″x7″, three 4″x6″, 4 wallet-size photos and unlimited digital downloads. Reserve your place by making an online reservation in the “eggs-press lane” to avoid waiting in line at the mall. The cost will be credited to your picture package.

The tree will be lit at approximately 6: The hours are p. The festival also features cultural performances and artisans. Light up the holidays at the chinese lantern festival Nov. Learn about Victorian holiday traditions and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center, a historic hotel, p. See the website for the parade route. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs.

Opportunities to dine with Santa on select days, gingerbread house-making, a gingerbread house display, horse-drawn carriage rides and more highlight the annual Twelve Days of Christmas event series at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill Dec. See website for show times and to purchase tickets at carolinaperformingarts. Purchase tickets online at moreheadplanetarium. Admission is one nonperishable food item for needy families in Durham.