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Granville County man wins more than $487,000 on $1 lottery ticket
A Granville County man got an excellent return on his investment on a $1 lottery ticket.Jack Dixon, of Oxford, bought a Cash 5 ticket online and won $487,750 on Monday night.The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 962,598.On Tuesday, Dixon claimed his prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $348,743.Tuesday's Cash 5 jackpot is $100,000.SEE ALSO | Raleigh grandmother wins $728,048 lottery jackpot on digital instant gameMore lottery winners in NC
Granville County man wins $487,750 prize in Cash 5 lottery game
An Oxford man bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $487,750 jackpot on Monday night, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced. Jack Dixon bought his winning Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are one in 962,598. On Tuesday, Dixon...
Sheriff’s office investigates death
The Granville County Sheriff’s Office and the SBI are currently investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Corey Faison. Faison’s body was discovered in Granville County at 4052 Old Franklinton Road, Franklinton. His body was discovered on June 26. No other information is available currently. Granville Sheriff Robert D. Fountain Jr. asked that anyone with information that could aid in this […] The post Sheriff’s office investigates death first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Thomas shares history and storytelling
Just two weeks shy of the end of her reign as Miss Lumbee 2023-2024, Ashtyn Skye Thomas made a trip to Granville County to speak at Richard H. Thornton Library’s summer storytelling event June 27. Thomas, a freshman at N.C. State University majoring in architecture, represents the Lumbee people by traveling throughout the state sharing information about the history and […] The post Thomas shares history and storytelling first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Summer reading slated at Berea
Berea Branch Library is presenting a special program July 25 celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The program is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. at the library, located at 1211 US Highway 158. The library is partnering with the Granville County forest service to celebrate Smokey’s birthday and teach all about fire safety. This program is free and open to all and part of the […] The post Summer reading slated at Berea first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House
Legislation introduced by Rep. Frank Sossamon to establish the Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passed the North Carolina House of Representatives 113-1. The bill, HB 982, aims to address the ongoing mental health crisis in North Carolina by harnessing the power of faith-based organizations to provide critical support and advocacy for those in need. The program is slated for launch […] The post Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat
People were all abuzz at this year’s Bee Jubilee. The Granville County Beekeepers Association brings together local apiaries, lecturers, and artisans fo the Bee Jubilee, which is a gathering for people to learn about and celebrate bees and beekeeping. The bee jubilee was set up to spread awareness of the decreasing bee population, raise money for the bee association, and […] The post Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement releases crime reports
Butner Public Safety June 18, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Rajuan Migel Carter, 30, of Greensboro, for an outstanding domestic violence warrant. Carter was issued no bond by Magistrate A. K. Kearney and was placed in the Granville County Detention Center. June 19, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Julius Cesar Owens Jr., 51, of Oxford, for an outstanding domestic […] The post Law enforcement releases crime reports first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Barberio to lead creative learning
Russ Barberio has been named the new coordinator of the Creative Lifelong Learning program run by Granville County Senior Services. Barberio takes over for Marilyn Howard, who is retiring from Granville County at the end of June. Barberio joins Granville County after spending a few years in retirement following a long career in finance and computer software consulting. He came […] The post Barberio to lead creative learning first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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