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‘I couldn’t believe it’: Man wins $1 million in NC lottery with Harnett County scratch-off ticket
ERWIN, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina man has won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket purchase in Harnett County, officials said Friday. Frederick Perry of Erwin said he plans on buying a new home after his $10 ticket in the Ultimate Dash game hit big, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.
North Carolina Lottery Player Turns $50 into $1 Million
Lottery games grant a unique chance for fortunate players to collect life-changing winnings in exchange for a small sum. In one such case, a man from Lincolnton, North Carolina, was able to turn a $50 ticket into a mouth-watering $1 million prize. The North Carolina Education Lottery released details regarding...
The vaccinations your child needs to head back to school
Kids across North Carolina are headed back to the classroom. When they get there, there are a number of required vaccines they need to have. North Carolina law requires public and private school students to receive all CDC-required vaccinations before entering school or daycare. Most students will receive initial doses...
Governor Cooper announces 99 hospitals in NC have signed onto a Medicaid debt relief plan
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — This week, Governor Roy Cooper announced all 99 eligible hospitals in North Carolina have signed on to the state’s innovative plan to receive medical debt for millions. The plan is referred to as the first of its kind with its purpose being to ease medical debt for low and middle-income patients […]
Asheville Parks & Recreation Unveils Fall and Winter Activities for All Ages
Asheville – As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) is rolling out a treasure trove of activities designed to keep the community engaged and entertained. The latest program guide, covering September through December 2024, is now available, offering a plethora of classes, events, and activities for everyone from toddlers to retirees.
APP STATE STAYS IN STATE FOR '25 TIGHT END COMMITMENT
It's a quick trip across the mountains for Brevard (NC) High School tight end Dillon Galloway, who committed to Appalachian State and adds to the 2025 Mountaineer pledge class. Galloway unofficially visited App State on March 23 and Mountaineer tight ends coach Lance Ware offered Galloway the spot on June...
Toe River Arts’s Music In the Mountains Folk Festival in Burnsville is September 1
Toe River Arts is excited to announce that this year’s Music In the Mountains Folk Festival will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Homeplace Beer Company & Hog Hollow Pizza in Burnsville, North Carolina. This year’s festival honoree is local legend, Terry McKinney. We’re thrilled to have the...
Lincolnton Golf Cart Registration Updates
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincolnton City Council revised the Golf Cart Registration process at its August 2024 meeting. The updated registration packets are now available at the Customer Service Center in City Hall -OR- by downloading the Golf Cart Registration Packet LINK https://www.lincolntonnc.org/156/Golf-Cart-Registration. To improve customer service, residents may now...
Missing in South Carolina: Police searching for 12-year-old girl who never made it to school
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Saturday headlines. Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing girl. Londyn J. White, 12, was reported missing Friday by her family in Sumter. She was last seen Friday morning waiting on the bus to school. But she did not make it to class.
There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?
Most NC schools don't have funds to replace students' aging laptops. Most North Carolina public schools say they don’t have the money to replace laptops issued to students in recent years — a scenario that could leave hundreds of thousands students without computers if they break down, an analysis of state data obtained by WRAL News shows.
South Mills, Dismal Swamp Canal featured in new 'trail town' guide
South Mills and the Great Dismal Swamp are among the 15 destinations featured in the state of North Carolina's inaugural guide to "trail towns" offering what Visit NC describes as "signature outdoor experiences." Visit NC, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, unveiled its Official North Carolina Trail Town Guide this week, billing it as a "go-to resource for natural wonder, wayside pleasures and soon-to-be-made memories." “With...
NC Appeals Court asked to review approval of Bald Head Island ferry sale
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has been asked to intervene in the decision by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to approve the sale of the Bald Head Island ferry system to SharpVue Capital. “Our argument today is that in approving this transfer, the commission committed a number of...
Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during its...
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