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Three U.S. Soldiers Killed in Middle East | Raleigh News

Tragedy strikes as three U.S. soldiers—Sergeant Michael Swinton, First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan, and Private Isabella Gonzales—are killed in separate incidents across Iraq and Jordan, marking the first American deaths from direct Iranian fire since the conflict began. Swinton died during a drone detonation at Erbil Air Base; Feehan and Gonzales fell defending against Iranian strikes in Jordan. Their loss brings the total U.S. military fatalities to 17, underscoring the escalating dangers and sacrifices on the front lines. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/17db2e94d22ba9ad

Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Gulf Coast | Raleigh News

Tropical Storm Bertha’s brewing in the Gulf, barreling toward Florida’s Panhandle and Alabama with tropical storm warnings and a storm surge watch in effect—potentially flooding coastal areas with up to 4 feet of water. Heavy rain, flash flooding, and even a stray tornado risk stretch from Florida to middle Texas, while Hurricane Fausto churns far out in the Pacific, posing no land threat but whipping up dangerous surf along Mexico’s coast. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b430c6a3efb65963

Three Schools Shut Down for Safety Repairs | Raleigh News

Three Wake County elementary schools—Creech Road, Davis Drive, and Durant Road—are temporarily closed due to serious structural flaws discovered in their walls, with repairs urgently underway. Built in the 90s and never built to their original plans, the schools now face major reinforcement work before students return. Durant Road, a year-round school, has already relocated staff to a nearby campus, with repairs expected to finish by mid-August. Creech Road and Davis Drive, with teachers set to report August 17th and school starting August 24th, face a tighter deadline as repairs won’t be done until August 21st—forcing the school board to consider delaying teacher workdays or finding alternative solutions. Emergency contracts were approved to begin repairs over the weekend, offering hope for a timely fix. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3bf9433e12389bc7

Wake County Schools Need $2B in Upgrades | Raleigh News

Wake County schools face a $2 billion facility upgrade bill over the next five years—with needs soaring to $4.4 billion over the next decade. Despite flat enrollment, aging buildings demand urgent fixes: failing HVAC, crumbling infrastructure, and unsafe construction from the 90s. Three elementary schools are already undergoing emergency repairs for non-code walls. A potential $600 million bond and tax hike this fall could cover immediate costs, or the county may resort to costly loans if voters say no. The comprehensive survey, conducted by an outside firm, details critical needs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and new construction—though rebuilding is a longer-term priority. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d1b7cc489f178f00

Fatal Pedestrian Crash on South Saunders | Raleigh News

At 4:40 AM on a Tuesday, a fatal pedestrian crash shook Raleigh’s South Saunders Street near the I-40 interchange, shutting down northbound lanes for hours as police and medical examiners worked to uncover the tragic details — a woman lost, community hearts broken, and commuters left scrambling amid rising questions about what led to the collision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ae6b291f606f4341