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A child accidentally found a gun and shot two young siblings in the Cordova area, according to Richmond County sheriff's officials. With a high near 97°F expected today and drizzle in the forecast, it'll be a hot and humid day ahead. The Fourth of July weekend kicks off Thursday with Rockingham's Plaza Jam, and racing fans can catch the NHRA Nationals at Rockingham Dragway this Friday and Saturday.

1. SUN 7/05

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   Drizzle
   97°73°
   ▒ 46%
2. MON 7/06

                
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   Overcast
   97°70°
   ▒ 27%
3. TUE 7/07

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   Rain showers
   95°75°
   ▒ 37%
4. WED 7/08

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   Drizzle
   102°77°
   ▒ 31%
5. THU 7/09

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   Rain showers
   104°77°
   ▒ 18%
6. FRI 7/10

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   Drizzle
   100°75°
   ▒ 11%
7. SAT 7/11

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   Heavy drizzle
   97°73°
   ▒ 41%
8. SUN 7/12

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   Light drizzle
   100°72°
   ▒ 34%
9. MON 7/13

                
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   Overcast
   99°73°
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10. TUE 7/14

                 
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    Overcast
    106°79°
    ▒ 20%

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10. 10
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• NHRA Nationals at The Rock - Friday
  FRI 9/25 · 03:30 · Rockingham Dragway
• NHRA Nationals at The Rock - Saturday
  SAT 9/26 · 03:30 · Rockingham Dragway
• NHRA Nationals at The Rock - Sunday
  SUN 9/27 · 03:30 · Rockingham Dragway

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