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CRIME

Raleigh hit-and-run driver had right of way, but fled after fatal weekend crash

A man accused of running down two women near N.C. State University early Saturday and then driving off had the right of way, but he was speeding and may have been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to an accident report made public Wednesday.

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EDUCATION

New Wake superintendent to get security and enhanced retirement pay

New Wake County Schools Superintendent Jim Merrill's contract includes the ability to request security for himself and his family as well as coverage of his $16,500-a-year contribution to the state retirement system.

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CRIME

Police add assault charge against driver accused in Raleigh fatal accident

Police filed a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury against Adetoye Adekanmbi of Cary, whom they had arrested on felony hit-and-run charges in connection with the Hillsborough Street crash that killed Natalie Chidlaw and hurt Meghan Clark early Saturday.

EDUCATION

Wake hires Jim Merrill as schools superintendent

James Merrill, the superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools and a former Wake school administrator, was named the new Wake County schools superintendent Tuesday.

CRIME

Family ends life support for inmate hurt in Wake jail altercation

Shon Demetrius McClain had been on life support at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh since he was involved in an altercation with a Wake County Sheriff’s Office detention officer on the evening of June 4.

EDUCATION

Wake school safety task calls for more counselors

A task force recommended Tuesday hiring more counselors but not letting school employees or volunteers carry weapons in Wake County schools. The group’s study and report came in response to the December school shootings in Connecticut.

WEATHER NEWS

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.

CRIME

Wake Forest man faces charges over sale of fake cocaine

Joe Tommy Smith would face different charges if a white powder that police said they bought from him had been cocaine, but state law makes it a felony to sell counterfeit drugs, too.