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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

A Massive Lottery Prize is Up for Grabs This Weekend

The Powerball jackpot has reached an incredible $1. 5 billion, making it the fifth largest in the game's history. This massive prize comes after Wednesday's drawing, where no one hit the big one. The North Carolina Education Lottery reported this huge sum, which is also the seventh largest lottery j

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

A Week of Shocking Events and Big Announcements

A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

Tragic Jet Incident in North Carolina

A small jet met with disaster shortly after it took off from Statesville, North Carolina. The incident happened just after 10:15 in the morning. The exact number of people who lost their lives is still unclear. The jet, a Cessna Citation 550, crashed while trying to land at the Statesville Regional

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Star Performers: High School Girls Shine in Western North Carolina Sports

In the world of high school sports, young athletes often show incredible skill and determination. This week, several girls from Western North Carolina made their mark on the basketball court. Their performances were impressive, and now it's time to recognize their hard work. One standout player is

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Holiday Chaos: Gunfire at North Carolina Tree Lighting

In Concord, North Carolina, a festive tree-lighting event took a dark turn when a shooting broke out, leaving four people hurt. The incident, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Nov. 21, involved two shooters who knew each other, according to police. The city, located near Charlotte, has about 115,

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Hemp Shops and Farms Face Uncertain Future

In North Carolina, hemp shops like Redhead Hemp have created a welcoming space for people to explore hemp-based products. These shops offer a variety of items, from CBD gummies to THC-infused drinks, all designed to provide benefits like better sleep and reduced anxiety. The cozy atmosphere, with it

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Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

North Carolina Honors Heroes After Hurricane Helene

In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services

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Oct 25 2025CRIME

Violence Strikes a Gathering in Rural North Carolina

A peaceful weekend gathering turned tragic when gunfire erupted in a rural part of Robeson County, North Carolina. Two individuals lost their lives, and several others were left fighting for their lives. The incident occurred at a large party, where over 150 people were present. In the chaos, many f

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Oct 24 2025EDUCATION

A Real Estate Teacher Makes a Big Impact in North Carolina

Alisha DeBerry, a well-known instructor at the Superior School of Real Estate, has earned a major award. The North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association (NCREEA) named her the 2025 Educator of the Year. This award shows how much she has done to improve real estate education in the state. DeBer

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

North Carolina's Political Chess Game: Republicans Redraw the Map

In North Carolina, politics is like a game of chess, and Republicans are making a bold move. They're redrawing the state's congressional map to give themselves an even bigger advantage. Right now, they hold 10 out of 14 seats in the House. But with the new map, they could likely win 11 seats. This i

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