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Lee County Mom’s Cooking Interrupted With $865,960 Jackpot Win
SANFORD, N.C. – Haley Michael of Sanford stood in her kitchen June 5 cooking lunch for her daughters when out of the blue she hit an $865,960 Digital Instant jackpot.…

Governor Stein Seeks Additional Federal Funding For Hurricane Helene Recovery
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein traveled to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to meet with members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation and discuss additional federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery…

Temporary Restraining Order Issued In Wilson Nuisance Case
WILSON, N.C. — Following a prolonged period of criminal activity at a motel in Wilson, the Wilson Police Department and the City of Wilson requested assistance from the North Carolina…

The Troopers In His Neighborhood Inspired A Lifetime Of Service
From Princeton to Patrol Commander, Michael Dorsey Reflects on a Career Spanning Three Decades PRINCETON, N.C. — Long before he commanded one of North Carolina’s busiest Highway Patrol troops, Michael…

Cost Curve Bends, But Not Enough
By John Hood RALEIGH — When it comes to health-care inflation — a major burden for households and businesses as well as the primary driver of federal deficits — even…

NCDHHS Announces $10 Million For EMS Workforce
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ON Monday announced that it will provide $10 million to 39 local EMS agencies through the NC Rural Health…

Federal Crash Will Hurt North Carolinians
By John Hood RALEIGH — America’s ship of state is huge, ornate, cluttered, and bound for calamity. Will North Carolinians just go along for the (perilous) ride? Or will we…

Golden LEAF Announces Retirement Of President & CEO Scott Hamilton
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — The Golden LEAF Foundation has announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton will retire at the end of 2026. Hamilton has led the…

Harnett Regional Jetport Awarded $500,000 Grant
ERWIN, N.C. — The Harnett Regional Jetport has received a $500,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to help fund an expansion project expected to attract private investment and create…

NC House Acts To Improve Broken Mental Health System, Strengthen Public Safety
Raleigh, N.C. — On Wednesday, the North Carolina House approved House Bill 1104, a sweeping mental health reform package aimed at improving the state’s involuntary commitment (IVC) system and enhancing public safety.…

Smoother Drive Coming To I-87 In Eastern Wake County
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a more than $15 million contract to Fred Smith LLC of Raleigh for pavement rehabilitation for Interstate 87/ U.S. 64/ U.S. 264…

Edgecombe County Man Predicted His $100,000 Scratch-Off Win
RALEIGH – Donald Bunn of Rocky Mount used to tell friends he would win big playing the lottery and on Saturday morning it happened when a $30 scratch-off won him…








