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Road Worrier: Speed-loving legislators would lift NC limit to 75 mph

The House will review Senate legislation to raise the top speed limit on some North Carolina highways. The state’s chief traffic engineer says DOT would OK the 75 mph limit only where studies show it is safe. 2 hours ago

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WAKE COUNTY

Wake event demonstrates how hot cars can kill children

In front of the Wake County Public Health Center on Tuesday, people ate s’mores melted inside a car to demonstrate the dangers of leaving children in a vehicle unattended, especially in the summer.

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TRAFFIC

NC House members worry that 75 mph speed limit really means 85 mph

A Senate bill raising the state’s top speed limit to 75 mph clears a committee and heads for the House floor. It won’t affect the state’s excessive speeding law, which suspends the licenses of drivers who go faster than 80 mph.
TRAFFIC

Raleigh City Council to vote on $75 million transportation bond issue

In an effort to widen and improve some of the city’s busiest streets, the Raleigh City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal to place a $75 million transportation bond on the ballot in October. Proponents say it’s urgently needed to address Raleigh’s growth and traffic, but...
CRIME

Woman killed in Raleigh hit-and-run accident called caring, energetic

A Cary man has been charged in a hit-and-run incident that killed 18-year-old Natalie Chidlaw and injured another teen as the two attempted to cross Hillsborough Street shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. Chidlaw was described as caring and energetic, relatives said.
CRIME

Cary man charged in Raleigh fatal hit-and-run is freed on bail

Adetoye Tasheed Adekanmbi was free on $105,000 bail and was scheduled to appear in court Monday on two counts of felony hit and run
LOCAL/STATE

Southern Pines officer killed in wreck

A Southern Pines police officer was killed Saturday morning while leading a motorcycle ride for the Special Olympics of North Carolina.
TRAFFIC

Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry resumes original route

The shifting sands along the Outer Banks have been cleared away from a ferry channel between Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, allowing the ships to resume their regular route for the first time in five months.
TRAFFIC

2 NC men shot at checkpoint, 7 deputies on leave

Something went wrong at a North Carolina traffic checkpoint, leaving two motorists recovering from gunshot wounds and seven deputies on paid leave until investigators get answers.
CRIME

Cary man charged after 1 woman killed, 1 hurt in hit-run near NC State

An 18-year-old woman was killed and another 18-year-old woman was injured in a hit-and-run collision near the NC State University campus. Police have charged a man in the case after finding a damaged car in Cary.
LOCAL/STATE

NC teen killed in Myrtle Beach auto crash

A North Carolina teenager is dead after a late-night crash in Myrtle Beach.