North Carolina’s lottery just proved that small bets can turn into big rewards. In the latest Pick 3 drawing, 12, 750 players walked away with $3. 1 million when the numbers 8-8-8 came up. That means someone with a 50-cent ticket took home $250, while those who spent a full dollar on their tickets g
North Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions are facing a different kind of storm today—not rain, but strong, dry winds. A cold front slid through during the morning, and instead of bringing showers, it left behind air so dry that humidity levels could drop below 25%. Add northwest gusts as high
The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sheriff Sam Page, a well‑known local figure. Page had the support of people from Raleigh and even an en
The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp
Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a 27-year-old U. S. citizen, has been hiding in Mexico for years. He is wanted for the 2016 murder of his former girlfriend, Truc Quan "Sandy" Ly Le, in North Carolina. The FBI added him to their "Ten Most Wanted" list in 2017, and now, he is finally in custody. The arre
CBD is everywhere. People use it for all sorts of health reasons. But what do the stores selling it actually say about their products? A small study took a closer look at the ads inside CBD shops in North Carolina. First, it's important to know that CBD is big business. You can find it in stores al
North Carolina is celebrating some of its biggest sports stars. Tyler Hansbrough, Leonard Hamilton, and Kelvin Sampson are among the 11 new members joining the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2026. This event will take place on May 1 at the Sheraton at Four Seasons Convention Center in Greensb
In a thrilling matchup, SMU's basketball team pulled off a significant victory against the 12th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. The game, held on January 3, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for the Mustangs, especially for their second-year coach, Andy Enfield. It was their first win against a ranked
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
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
