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A wreck on Sherron Road in eastern Durham County Thursday morning has left one person dead and two people injured, authorities said.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A wreck in eastern Durham County Thursday morning has left one person dead and two people injured, authorities said.

A black Chevrolet pickup truck and a red Honda Civic collided in the 1200 block of Sherron Road around 7:30 a.m.

The deceased's identity hasn't been released. Two injured people were taken to Duke University Medical Center.

Sherron Road has been closed by authorities.

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Durham County wreck leaves one dead

Durham fatal wreck

Police said at least 10 cars were found damaged Wednesday in the parking lot of The Umstead, a luxury hotel in Cary.

Vandals target cars at Cary hotels and fire stations, including The Umstead

10 cars damaged in parking lot of The Umstead in Cary

An effort to legalize online sports betting failed during the previous legislative session, but lawmakers appear poised to have North Carolina join a bevy of other states in legalizing sports wagering. Betting won't start until 2024 in the state.

NC Senate passes sports wagering bill; House must agree to changes

NC State tops UNC 30-27 in double-overtime finish

Asked if he'd like to respond to the Democrats' complaints about his lack of an apology, Republican Rep. Keith Kidwell walked away without responding.

NC Democrats want apology over 'Church of Satan' remark during abortion debate

Rep. Keith Kidwell, R-Beaufort

A new transportation board would be appointed July 1, with the General Assembly's Republican majority gaining appointment powers at the governor's expense.

Power shifting bill could replace NC Board of Transportation

North Carolina Legislative Building 

A third brother was charged Wednesday in connection with the August murder of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd.


Youngest brother charged with accessory after murder of Wake County deputy 

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Sky 5 flies over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

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Tap to watch Sky 5 fly over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

The state Senate passed House Bill 347, which would allow adults in North Carolina to bet on college, professional and other sports on their phones or other electronic devices.

NC Senate passes bill which would allow adults to bet on college, pro & other sports on phones

With the nation's first-ever default looming in days, the House is on track to begin consideration of a plan to defer the nation's borrowing limit for two years.

US House debates debt ceiling deal

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The tournament features 32 teams fighting for a $1 million championship prize.

A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament in Cary

The Soccer Tournament field

A new study discovered that a chemical found in Splenda damages DNA.

NC study discovers chemical in common sweetener damages DNA, can cause cancer

Splenda packet

A handful of controversial bills -- including measures that could change the structure of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, governance of Nash County schools and prohibiting bans on certain kitchen appliances -- advanced in the state legislature Wednesday. Here's a roundup. 

Smattering of controversial bills advance in busy day at NC General Assembly

General Assembly Entrance

The ACC released kickoff times and channels for games in the first three weeks of the season.