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North Carolina college student remembered as hero after drowning while saving his sister

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What happened Dorian Jackson, 21, was at a lake when his sister's kayak capsized. While trying to save her, he went under the water and didn't resurface, officials said.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Sep 22, 7:21 PM

North Carolina college student remembered as hero after drowning while saving his sister

Dorian Jackson, 21, was at a lake when his sister's kayak capsized. While trying to save her, he went under the water and didn't resurface, officials said.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Sep 22, 6:45 PM

'He was just a gentle giant, an amazing student': Mentor remembers North Carolina A&T senior Dorian Jackson

Tributes continue to pour in all across the Triad for North Carolina A&T State University senior Dorian Jackson.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Sep 22, 6:37 PM

Family of NC A&T student who died saving his sister from drowning speaks out

A North Carolina A&T senior died heroically saving his sister in a Lake Norman boating accident. His family reflects on his legacy of selflessness and faith.

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Sep 22, 6:37 PM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Sep 22, 6:45 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Sep 22, 7:21 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 8 sources · 1 bucket.