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North Carolina man wins $240,760 lottery jackpot after buying $1 ticket at grocery store
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Scott Hill, of Davidson, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket Friday night and won a $240,760 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hill bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Harris Teeter Fuel on Griffith Street in Davidson. The odds of matching numbers on all five […]
AAU Junior Olympics Start Tomorrow in Greensboro
The 58th AAU Junior Olympic Games kicks off tomorrow, running from July 24 through August 3 in multiple venues across the Triad. More than 1,000 athletes from North Carolina will compete. This is the third time Greensboro has hosted the event and the city has already been tabbed to host the event in 2029 and 2033.
Smart Start Davidson County relocates to new Lexington facility
Smart Start of Davidson County is thrilled to announce its relocation to a new, expanded facility location at 820 Grimes Blvd. in Lexington. This move marks a significant milestone in their commitment to enhancing early childhood development initiatives across Davidson County. The new location will serve as a hub for...
The Lexington Book Festival is gearing up for a 3rd year
After celebrating a very successful 2nd year, the Lexington Book Festival is preparing for the 3rd Annual Lexington Book Festival, which is scheduled for March 22, 2025. Last year the streets of Uptown Lexington were filled with book lovers that packed the galleries of Arts Davidson County located at 202 North Main Street eager to see some of their favorite authors. From the meet and greet at Bull City Ciderworks hosted by media sponsor, Davidson Local to the on stage discussions with authors. The Lexington Book Festival was a weekend of enjoyment. The 2nd Annual Lexington book Festival welcomed twenty authors including Crystal Smith Paul, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Alan Gratz, Jo Hackl, Charlie Lovett, Amber Smith and Ed Southern. An estimated 500 attendees enjoyed the panels and all of the events.
North Carolina Braces for Scorching Heat and Thunderstorms
Newport, NC – Residents of North Carolina are set to experience the hottest day of the week today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 80s and low 90s. The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has forecasted a hot and humid day, with slightly reduced shower and thunderstorm activity compared to Monday.
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
By Raleigh’s Union Station, a new mural celebrates the lives of southern Asian Americans
This summer, passengers getting off at Raleigh’s Union Station will pass by a large, vibrant mural that celebrates the lives of several Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders based in North Carolina. The mural was painted as a part of the Asian Joy project, an effort to use...
PARTICIPATION NUMBERS RISE: NCHSAA reveals significant overall growth in most sports
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association saw a 4.73 percent increase in overall participation during the 2023-2024 school from the previous year. Across all sports, 208,722 student athletes participated in NCHSAA sanctioned sports in 2023-24, up from 198,025 in 2022-23. This is based on information reported to the NCHSAA by its member schools. That figure is the highest since the 2013-14 school year when 214,046 student-athletes were participating in high school sports in North Carolina. It is also the third-highest in the 100-plus year...
Big Lots is closing 35-40 stores: Here's how many North Carolina stores are on the list
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. Representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond and more in...
Grocery chain recalling dessert over allergy concern
Supermarket chain Wegmans is recalling its gluten-free carrot cake slices because they were mislabeled as gluten-free chocolate cake slices. The chocolate cake slices contain soy, which may pose a problem for people with soy allergies. The affected products are labeled “Kalo GF Chocolate Cake Slice” and include a UPC reading...
Former standout McPeak holds Asheboro ZooKeepers coaching role
ASHEBORO – Tyler McPeak found so much to appreciate about the Asheboro ZooKeepers that he came back for another season. But he’s a coach now instead of one of the best players. McPeak is making the transition during the Coastal Plain League season after finishing his final collegiate...
Apex man accused of imprisoning 16-year-old employee at parent's home in Cumberland County
An Apex man arrested on a Cumberland County warrant last month is accused of holding a 16-year-old employee captive at his parent's Gray's Creek home for two days, according to court records. Suvid James Kakkar, 23, is charged with felonious restraint, court records state. On June 6, according to an arrest warrant, the 16-year-old...
Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS using rainy weather to train, prepare for larger storms
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — It’s hurricane season in Eastern North Carolina and this recent rain could be a preview of what’s to come. Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS has been training in their new rescue boats to make sure they’re ready to go. “We train a lot. We’re going to be in these boats, will also be used […]
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