U.S. Senate Race: President Donald Trump is set to headline a campaign rally in Gastonia on Wednesday, Sept. 16, backing Michael Whatley for the open Senate seat, with the event at Gaston Municipal Airport at 7 p.m. Public Safety: Raleigh police are investigating a string of car break-ins, including about 27 vehicles hit overnight at a Brier Creek hotel parking lot. Animal Cruelty: A Wake County woman faces felony animal cruelty charges after deputies found skeletonized dogs and starving kittens inside her home. Transportation Tragedy: Raleigh police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a train near Powell Street and Hillsborough Street. State & Local Development: Raleigh’s former Rex Hospital site could be sold or redeveloped after the state moves out its Division of Employment Security staff by April 1, 2027. Education in Corrections: College of the Albemarle finished a Hi-Flex classroom upgrade at Pasquotank Correctional Institution, expanding in-person and remote learning options. International Politics: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he’s willing to meet Putin at the G20 in Miami, while Russia is also expected to attend a G20 energy meeting in Houston. Business/Tech: Yash Highvoltage’s U.S. subsidiary signed a 19-state representation deal with Ensales Electrical Associates. Sports: UNC-area college football and pro sports coverage continues, including betting and game previews.