Younger kids. The ball they were playing with drifted into deeper water last sunday. Philippe swam after it, but got in trouble and slipped under the water. He was a Football Player at Warren High School with plans of playing in college. A surprising loss just weeks before the school year is set to begin. The principal at Athens Drive High School died suddenly tuesday morning. Dr. James hedrick was a longtime educator. He joined the Wake County School system in 2005 coming from winchester, virginia. Hope high school, before coming to athens drive in 2014. Coworkers called him a dedicated educator, who was their biggest cheerleader. 12 09 08 he was so supportive and encouraging. He had our backs and would listen to us grief counselors were on campus for any staff or students who needed to talk to someone. The Highway Patrol has identified a raleigh wednesday. Troopers say walid abuhamra hydroplaned and hit a tree near jones sausage road. The 52yearold was found dead inside the car aroun
Domestic situation on 42 and cornwallis road. While on that scene, Authorities Say they were dispatched to government road for a single car crash. Once on the scene, police found a white sedan. Troopers say it appeared that the driver lost control in a curve. They also say it matched the description and tag number of a car involved in those first crimes. Tutor, the driver, has a history with Law Enforcement including charges of dwi as well as drugs. Of course, this investig developments as we have them. Thank you. We have a lot more information this morning about some breaking news from last night. It was a highspeed chase that ended in a crash that sent three people to the hospital. The crash scene here was garner, u. S. 70 near mile marker 306. Police say the pursuit began after they tried to pull over a car for speeding. Authorities say the man driving the car refused to stop and eventually lost control, were hurt. Police say the car had been reported stolen in raleigh last week and
Overnight. Take a look at it on the radar picture. We start this about 7 00 p. M. You can see on the radar picture the rain there, some of it still back to the west and starting to move from the triad area back eastward. A lot of roads have dried out pretty quickly. A little wet in roxboro. 73 in 71 in south hill. It is just a subtle change from yesterday but it certainly feels more humid. 74 at 8 00 a. M. A high of 85. Temperatures may only climb brian, looks like you have an accident. Well take a closer look at this live camera. People are slowing down as you head around the minor crash. As you come through garner, plan on a 14minute ride from 4 up to 440. 4 4 from 42 up to 440. The trip from wade to 540 is only taking about six minutes. No accidents and traffic is moving along well on major routes. As you come in from wake forest and rolesville on capital boulevard and 401 southbound, other, all clear at this point. I40 looks good through the south side of durham an over towards cha
Evidence wont make or break the case. Kania out from under house arrest was in court with his parents, no longer using the wheelchair. His attorneys dont want jurors to hear about his cell phone records claiming that the warrant was improperly filled out. Four troopers took the stand to explain the significance cell phone. Like we felt there may be Text Messages on there that involves drinking or anything of that nature. Reporter prosecutors say kania, who was 20 at the time, was drinking at several nightclubs before getting behind the wheel and driving a 6yearold little girl. The judge did not rule on the motion today but several other motions he plans to hear before the trial starts. The defense did have a motion to ask that the trial be continued or pushed back, rather. But the judge denied that, and that trial is expected to start october 3. Gerald . Julia sims, thank you. Breaking news out of california. A brush devore, can. There are mandatory evacuations in place. The temperatur
Records and the overnight lows have been so warm and the humidity so high. 105 feels like at rdu. The good news is we have two more hot days and then relief. Youll see that in the 7day forecast coming up. You both mentioned the heat advisory at 8 00 tonight toward the triangle. Heat index values from 105 to 108 and this evening, still near 100 degrees and a cool off on the way thunderstorms out there. Well look at those on the radar coming up and show you the cool down coming our way. Gerald . Thank you, mike. The sweltering heat has forced several schools to cancel Outdoor Activities. In wake county sports were postponed until at least 6 30 and longer if temperatures are not below 90 degrees. And Cumberland County canceled all Outdoor Activities l and band practice. Reporter lynda, its empty and quiet and im listening to the grass grow. There hasnt been anyone out here all day. The magnificent marching machine held band camp last week and they are good to go but the Football Team is s