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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...
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...
North Carolina police officer charged with felony in Capitol breach
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Federal authorities have arrested a North Carolina police officer on charges related to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. 41-year-old John Joseph Carl of Pinetops faces charges of felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, parading, picketing, and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
NC Gov. Cooper to speak at DNC in Chicago
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will have a speaking role at next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, he said Thursday. Cooper was considered a potential vice presidential pick for Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris became the nominee after President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election bid in July.
North Carolina Mom Sparks Debate By Sleeping In Daughter’s Dorm Her 1st Night At College
A North Carolina mom recently took her daughter to college for her freshman year, but instead of driving away after delivering the last box to her dorm room, she stayed. According to Today, Lori Miggins brought her 18-year-old daughter, Taylor, to Appalachian State University early for cheerleading practice and her roommate wasn’t arriving until the next week. So the mom spent the night with Taylor in her dorm room.
Families spending 22% more on household goods than in 2021
(The Center Square) – Average household spending in North Carolina is $1,017 more per month today to buy the same goods and services as it was in 2021, a new federal report says. This means that families have a 22% increase in cumulative inflation since January 2021, putting North Carolina 1.5% higher than the national average. […]
Preventing a crisis: Federal 988 director sees NC counseling services up close
The federal director of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline had a look at some of the breadth of mental health emergency response in North Carolina on Thursday, visiting the crisis call center in Greenville and an outpatient clinic in Durham. The federally mandated 988 number has been available for calls and texts at no […]
Woman Wanted In North Carolina Found Staying In Tent
A woman wanted in North Carolina was taken into custody in Greene County and is additionally facing drug charges. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department responded to Old Forge Campground around 11:30 AM Thursday at the request of Madison County, North Carolina in regard to a woman staying in a tent who had felony warrants from their jurisdiction.
NC advocates press for more equitable policies for students of color
At least 14 North Carolina school districts let students appeal some or all short-term suspensions. The Freedom Hill Coalition, a network of 16 nonprofits focused on educational equity, is hoping to increase that number as one of their primary goals of their campaign this year. Called the “Represent! Campaign,” which kicked off Thursday in Raleigh, organizers will […]
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