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Durham, N.C.

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The Duke Chapel located at the heart of the campus of Duke University in Durham.

Located halfway between the Atlantic coast and the Great Smoky Mountains, Durham, N.C., is called the "City of Medicine" because of its expansive healthcare industry. And although widely known as the home of prestigious Duke University, it's also a thriving technology hub.

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