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Siren will officially begin her career as a therapy dog at the Durham Police Department on Friday. 

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WCNC Charlotte reports a 15-year-old boy died Tuesday after he was hit by a semi-truck in Catawba County.



<b>DENVER, N.C.</b> — <a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/teen-hit-killed-freightliner-truck-catawba-county-nc-local-3-5-2024/275-984be26b-4290-4840-8ef3-8b2b92d32cb0" target="_blank">WCNC Charlotte</a> reports a 15-year-old boy died Tuesday after he was hit by a semi-truck in Catawba County.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said it happened around 3:50 p.m. along Caleb Road, northwest of the Denver community. Troopers said the teen was riding a makeshift skateboard and left his driveway, entering the roadway.

A 2011 Freightliner traveling south then hit the teen, critically injuring him. He was taken to a hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the Freightliner and a passenger inside were not injured. NCSHP says impairment and speed do not appear to be factors, and no charges will be filed.

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Teen on skateboard killed by semi-truck in Catawba County

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Wednesday is now a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a Level 2 risk for severe storms for most of our viewing area. 

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Level 2 storm risk on Wednesday, damaging winds and heavy rain likely

Severe risk Wednesday

A town of Cary employee was charged with statutory sexual offense with a child and indecent liberties with a child.



Town of Cary employee charged with child sex crimes 

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.

Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September

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Authorities said a car hit multiple light posts before losing control and crashing into Fire Station 1.

Driver crashes into Apex fire station, charged with DWI

Driver crashes into Apex fire station after hitting several light posts 

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Mexico’s consulate in central Florida was working Wednesday to support a community of farmworkers after a highway collision killed eight Mexican citizens and injured 40 other people who were on their way to pick watermelons. A Florida man pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence-manslaughter after authorities said his pickup truck sideswiped their bus.

Pickup driver pleads not guilty in Florida bus crash that killed 8 Mexican farmworkers

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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A look at downtown Clinton as the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Sampson County, including Clinton, on Tuesday evening.

Tornado warning issued for Sampson County

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When NC State and Virginia play each other in 2025 and 2026, the ACC opponents won't be playing ACC games.

NC State schedules non-conference games with ACC opponent for 2025, 2026

Dave Doeren and NC State take the field

For the second time in its history, the Carolina Panthers will play an international regular season game: vs. the New York Giants on November 10.

NFL schedule release: Panthers to play Giants in Germany

Carolina Panthers headed to Munich, Germany for season game.

The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

Cormac Ryan and his UNC teammates

The Carolina Hurricanes have squeezed the New York Rangers' advantage from 3-0 to 3-2 after a crucial win Monday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.

Canes hope momentous third period serves as turning point

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Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71 on Tuesday night.