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A child died Wednesday due to an accidental shooting, according to the Mebane Police Department.
The shooting happened near First and Lee streets, north of Interstate 40 in Mebane, according to police.
The child was found in a vehicle and died after being taken to a hospital.

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There will be a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms to move through the region Friday afternoon.

The weekend looks to be variably cloudy, but not much rain will fall. That changes Monday and Tuesday as a soggy weather setup arrives.

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Around North Carolina

1. Body found in French Broad River identified as missing man, Woodfin police say

Police in Woodfin, a town just north of Asheville, said a body recovered from the French Broad River over the weekend has been identified. Garren Gentry, 42, of Madison County, was reported missing by family in mid-December, according to police. He had last been seen on Union Road on Dec. 8.

2. Unique competition helps utility workers stay safe in the field

Linework is ranked among the most dangerous jobs in the country. The linemen rodeo is a competition where workers compete in events based on task and skill. Tony Hurlocker is the first lineworker in Concord Electric Systems' history to qualify and compete in the national competition.

3. State trooper shoots, kills man in Durham after chase

A 53-year-old man was shot and killed by an N.C. state trooper after leading authorities on a chase, officials said. He ran from a traffic stop when the officer found out the man had multiple active arrest warrants, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Around The Nation

1. Robert Prevost, the first pope from U.S. in history of Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

2. Trump pulls nomination of Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, for DC U.S. Attorney

3. Acting FEMA head out after telling Congress the disaster relief agency shouldn’t be eliminated

Editor's Pick - Entrepreneurship, education and service fuel High School Scholar

A Charlotte high school senior who is an entrepreneur passionate about giving back is one of the Spectrum High School Scholars this year. Jade Smith, who is graduating from Charlotte Lab School, hopes to motivate children to follow their dreams. “My intention and overall goal is to speak to kids and get them interested in entrepreneurship,” Smith said.

Charlotte Lab School Grade Level Administrator, Smith's father and state legislator honor Jade Smith for her accomplishments.