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A motorcyclist was killed when he collided Sunday evening with a Chevrolet SUV in Durham, authorities said.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A motorcyclist was killed when he collided Sunday evening with a Chevrolet pickup truck in Durham, authorities said.

The incident occurred at 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of North Pointe Drive and Guess Road Sunday afternoon.

Police said 30-year-old Laquinton Eurkuo Pittmanman was traveling northbound on Guess Road on a 2003 Honda motorcycle when he crashed into a southbound 2003 Silverado truck. The man died at the scene, police said in a written statement.

Police said the driver of the truck was not hurt and no charges have been filed.

Police said it appears the motorcyclist was speeding and that was a factor in the crash.

Police have identified the woman who died in a motorcycle crash in Fayetteville on Sunday afternoon.



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After the crash, Durham police erected yellow crime scene tape at the intersection as they investigated the crash.

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House Bill 98, which would prevent COVID-19 vaccine requirements, was one of several bills up for discussion Tuesday at the General Assembly.



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A Durham County restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of one of his underage employees.

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Short on bus drivers and others, the Wake County Board of Education will vote on advanced degree pay for teachers, social workers and others and a revised -- and bigger -- bus driver attendance bonus.

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Jason Isbell is a four-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter from Alabama.

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A multi-vehicle crash involving tractor trailers closed the two right lanes of Interstate 40 West on Tuesday, creating delays up to an hour between Garner and Raleigh.



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Today, we will learn about the innovative work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health. President of the UNC System, Peter Hans, will speak about mental health issues with hundreds of campus leaders Tuesday.

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Today, Wake County Schools could approve bonuses for bus drivers to help resolve an ongoing shortage.

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A look at how an adult film star's allegations about an affair with Trump became the center of a Manhattan grand jury investigation

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Cary police are investigating two crime scenes on a single property that raised plenty of questions Monday - for neighbors and for law enforcement officers.

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The cyclists rode from West Morgan Street to city hall in Durham to advocate change in programs meant to keep cyclists safe on the road.

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Quay Miller had 17 points and 14 rebounds, helping No. 6 seed Colorado beat third-seeded Duke 61-53 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Jaylyn Sherrod had 14 points as the 25-8 Buffaloes advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 20 years.

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Nash County leaders are responding to a critical state report into the Nash County Department of Social Services. 