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Charlotte store owner wins $2M on scratch-off bought at own store: NC Lottery
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Charlotte store owner who bought a $20 scratch-off at his own store scored big, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Friday. Charlotte resident Praful Shah purchased the $20 scratch-off from the Derita BP Amoco station on West Sugar Creek Road. Shas will take home $858,006 after taxes and claimed […]
'Why Us Kids?' event: 11-year-old leads charge for better NC child mental health resources
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) — At only 11 years old, Gracie Parker is not afraid to push for more. Her mission is to bring additional resources, advocacy and trauma counselors and providers to children throughout the state, particularly in elementary school settings. For the second year, she has organized a...
Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Stacker.com) — Hollywood’s glitz and glam has captured Americans’ attention from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red-carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that […]
Cannabis in Cherokee: D.A. Ben David explains what this means in other parts of the state
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — April 20 marked a historic day in North Carolina with the first medical marijuana dispensary opening on tribal land in the mountains. Friday WWAY spoke with New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney Ben David to clarify what this means in other parts of the state, including here at home.
Wheelchair-accessible van lets more people explore Grandfather Mountain
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN — Grandfather Mountain is welcoming more people to its Mile High Swinging Bridge thanks to the purchase of two vehicles that can accommodate visitors in wheelchairs, or those with other mobility challenges. The vehicles include a shuttle that can transport up to 14 people and two wheelchairs, which allows private groups or school groups to travel the entire mountain together. This new resource means some mountain-wide events have also opened to wheelchair users for the first time, such as the upcoming Grandfather Glows....
Are REAL IDs mandatory in NC? Are REAL IDs different than driver's licenses? What to know
Starting May 7, 2025, you'll need a United States passport, REAL ID or other federally approved identification in order to board any commercial flight and enter secure federal buildings. You won't need a REAL ID to drive, vote, apply for or receive federal benefits, enter a federal facility that does not require an ID such as a post office, access a hospital or receive life-saving services or participate in law enforcement proceedings or investigations such as serving...
‘I failed.’ NC camp counselor didn’t complete thorough checks before boy’s death
LAKE TOXAWAY (WBTV) – A new report released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reveals new details about the events leading up to the death of a 12-year-old boy at a therapeutic wilderness camp in the western part of the state. The boy died in...
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