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Thomasville Woman Wins Lotto Twice In 1 Month Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:06PMA Thomasville woman was on the receiving end of two separate lottery wins this month -- one worth $10,000 and the second worth $1 million.
Thomasville woman scratches off $1 million prize Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:05PMA furniture factory employee in Thomasville has won $1 million from the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Bill Haslam may have enough money to buy the governor's race. If so, what's he going to do with it? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:12AMIn one of the few memorable moments of this governor's race, Zach Wamp dissed Bill Haslam by comparing him to wimpy, wide-eyed Bobby Ewing in the old Dallas soap opera.
With sweepstakes outlawed, vendors still plan to be players Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:20PMSweepstakes parlors will be banned in North Carolina in December, thanks to a law signed last week, but new fronts are opening in the battle to keep people playing electronic poker and slots.
State Lottery Achieves Fourth Year of Record Sales Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:10PMThe N.C. Education Lottery saw its overall ticket sales jump 9.9 percent in fiscal year 2010 as it recorded its fourth consecutive year of record ticket sales and earnings for education in North Carolina.
Governor keeping options open for revenues Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:50PMRALEIGH — A day after Gov. Bev Perdue signed into law a bill banning video sweepstakes games, she suggested she’d listen to proposals to legalize video poker again in North Carolina.
N.C. governor keeping options open for revenues Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:46PMBy Gary D. Robertson RALEIGH, N.C. A day after Gov. Beverly Perdue signed into law a bill banning video sweepstakes games, she suggested she'd listen to proposals to legalize video poker again in North Carolina.
N.C. governor keeping options open for revenues Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:53PMRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – A day after Gov. Beverly Perdue signed into law a bill banning video sweepstakes games, she suggested she’d listen to proposals to legalize video poker again in North Carolina.
At 25, Glusko takes over college hoops program Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:52PMOften, an injury can be in inspiration to an athlete.Sometimes, it provides the drive to come back
Mebane woman takes home lottery cash Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:31AMMebane woman takes home lottery cash - A Mebane woman has won big in the North Carolina E
Trooper fired after alleged drunken sexual encounter now working for N.C. Lottery Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:28AMRALEIGH — A former North Carolina trooper fired last year for having what authorities called a drunken sexual encounter with the wife of a subordinate is back working for the state. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that former Sgt. Timothy...
Gaston man picks up lottery prize Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:46AMCharles Pleasant Sr. of Bessemer City won $5,000 in the North Carolina Education Lottery. He won while playing the instant scratch-off game Cash Spectacular. He bought his ticket at Nichol's Food Store in Gastonia.
Trooper Sex Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:40PMA former North Carolina trooper fired last year for having what authorities called a drunken sexual encounter with the wife of a subordinate is back working for the state.
Fired trooper now working for N.C. Lottery Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:45PMFired trooper now working for N.C. Lottery - RALEIGH â€” A former North Carolina trooper fired
Scorecard: By the numbers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:08AMAmerican Association SECOND HALF (x-won first-half title) NORTH DIVISION W L Pct GB x-Sioux Falls 13 3 .813 — SAINTS 10 4 .
Series Rookie of the Year news 2010-07-21 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:44PMCHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 21, 2010) -- This year's crop of drivers contending for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in all three national series are gaining respect with consistent, strong finishes, which includes one breakthrough win.
State pulls plug on video sweepstakes machines; games popular in Gaston Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:18PMIf your idea of entertainment is beating the house at blackjack with a digital deck, you have four months till your luck runs out. Gov. Bev Perdue pulled the plug on video sweepstakes machines Tuesday when she signed a ban on electronic gaming into...
2010 NASCAR Camping World schedule and standings Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:06AMApril 2 — Nashville 200, Lebanon, Tenn. ( Kyle Busch )
News Briefs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:07AMA Kenly man won't face criminal charges in the shooting death of his wife's boyfriend. The Johnston County District Attorney's Office has ruled the fatal shooting an act of self-defense.
Perdue Signs Bill Banning Computer-Based Sweepstakes Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:01PMThe computer-based sweepstakes games at hundreds of North Carolina Internet cafes, business service centers and other places are officially on their way out after Gov. Beverly Perdue on Tuesday signed a ban on the games starting Dec. 1.
Perdue Signs Bill Banning Computer-Based Sweepstakes Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:01PMThe computer-based sweepstakes games at hundreds of North Carolina Internet cafes, business service centers and other places are officially on their way out after Gov. Beverly Perdue on Tuesday signed a ban on the games starting Dec. 1. Perdue held no bill-signing ceremony for the measure approved by the Legislature two weeks ago in the closing days of this year's session. The signing was ...
Thieves try to cash stolen S.C. lottery tickets in N.C. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:31PMA Gastonia woman accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from a Clover Mini-Mart tried to retrieve prize money in North Carolina and successfully cashed 27 winners in South Carolina before being caught.
N.C. Lottery grows despite recession Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:01AMThe North Carolina Education Lottery hit the jackpot with its budget this year, significantly increasing funding for salaries and benefits despite uncertain economic times that have stalled similar line items at many private-sector firms and government agencies.
Lottery reports on tickets sold, amount given to North Carolina education Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:45AMRALEIGH—The N.C. Education Lottery saw its overall ticket sales jump 9.9 percent in fiscal year 2010 as it recorded its fourth consecutive year of re-cord ticket sales and earnings. The NCEL transferred more than $419 million to the state Education...
N.C. lottery sets records for sales, education funds Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:38AMNew weekly jackpot drawings and more retail locations helped North Carolina Education Lottery ticket sales increase by 10 percent last year.
N.C. Lottery Sales Jump Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:26AMRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - New weekly jackpot drawings and more retail locations are what helped North Carolina Education Lottery ticket sales increase by 10 percent last year compared to the year before. The lottery says sales grew to more than $1.4 billion during the 12 months ending June 30.
State lottery sells more tickets than ever Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:04PMIn the last year, the state lottery sold the most lottery tickets since it launched in 2006.
California (tough) love: How a stern mentor helped Jordan Lockler reach his goal Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:23PMWhen Jordan Locklear saw the F on his first-quarter grades, he didn't take solace from knowing that his parents were more than 2,500 miles away. The Red Springs native, living in Oakland, Calif., had a tougher authority figure to face.
Tuition increases at UT spark talk of accessibility Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:11PMTuition keeps rising and the University of Tennessee keeps advertising its lower-than-average comparative sticker price.
Shelby woman $10,000 richer by winning scratch-off game Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:46PMA local woman has an extra $10,000 to her name after playing the Cash Spectacular scratch-off ticket with the N.C. Education Lottery. The organization announced Thursday that Dona Davis, of Shelby, recently won the game. The North Carolina Education...
NASCAR Sprint Cup Schedule -- Winners Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:09AMFeb. 6 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Kevin Harvick)
Legislation that ban Internet sweepstakes causes outrage among chance gamers Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:25PMLegislation passed last week by the N.C. General Assembly that upgraded a 2006 ban on video poker to computer-based sweepstakes has uprooted a sense of outrage among local businesses that offer the chance games. “It was a real irrational knee-jerk...
Categories Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:11PMLEONARDSVILLE — Utopia Books & Art, Route 8, invites the public to its speaker forum at 6:30 p.m. Friday. For information, call 855-7807. Utica College Professor Emeritus, Doris Mig...
Teachers face same issues Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:34PMWhile the state budget saved more than 1,600 teaching jobs, teachers are entering the new school year with still fewer colleagues and fewer supplies than before the budget crisis.
Shift in lottery funds blows holes in county budgets Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:06PMLawmakers' recent decision to move North Carolina Education Lottery funds around within the state budget to save teaching jobs has cut the amount of money available for some counties to use to pay for school buildings.
Local schools could face loss in lottery dollars Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:02PMRALEIGH — The adoption of Gov. Bev. Perdue’s 2010-2011 budget has counties and schools systems wondering about the probability they’ll be able to pull off needed construction projects this year.
Commission grants requests for economic incentives Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:49AMDuring its meeting Monday night at the City-County Chambers in Lenoir, the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners approve four economic incentives requests for planned or potential developments.
Booze, gambling, puppies Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:34AMBouncing the Lotto ball for teachers -- STALLED: To save teacher jobs, lawmakers raided the lottery of some reserves and money designated for other education uses - school construction and class size reduction.
Sweepstakes Owners, Players Express Frustration With Ban Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:06AMThe fact that the neon screens of 14 internet sweepstakes machines tucked in a corner at the High Point Variety Flea Market may have to be turned off by Dec. 1 irks Helen Prescod-Whitfield.
Gubernatorial candidate profile: Thurbert Baker Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 4:11AMEditor’s Note: Last week we published daily profiles of the GOP gubernatorial candidates provided by members of the Georgia Newspaper Partnership. Beginning today, we will publish daily profiles o...
Phuket Amateur Golf Open on Sunday Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 3:19AMPHUKET: Following an impressive debut by 12-year-old Newport Lapojkit, the second round of the Phuket Amateur Golf Open is set to tee off next Sunday, July 18 at Loch Palm Golf Club in Kathu.The tourn...
IP crackdown underway in Phuket Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 11:03PMis leading local police in crackdowns on intellectual property (IP) violators in Phuket this weekend. Officers at Phuket City Police Station last night were busy counting up a large haul of counterfei...
State budget cuts hurt schools Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMThe state Legislature’sbudget compromise may be slightly better than local school superintendents anticipated, but they’re not breathing a sigh of relief just yet.
Thurbert Baker's hopes rest on forcing a runoff Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 7:55PMAs early evening light streamed through stained-glass windows, Thurbert Baker faced the congregation of Temple Mickve Israel .
First N.C. Mega Millions lottery winner claims jackpot Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:01PMThe sole winner of a May 28 Mega Millions drawing for $12 million has finally come forward. Lottery officials said a Greensboro man turned in the ticket on Wednesday.
Legislation, if signed, will close doors to Internet cafes Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 2:22PMMany lawmakers say sweepstakes games at these cafes is gambling
‘Sweepstakes’ ban draws mixed reactions Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:20AMSome local officials are applauding the N.C. General Assembly’s decision to ban electronic sweepstakes games purveyed by Internet cafés and business centers.
Legislators say game over for sweepstakes: Bill awaits Perdue’s signature Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:31PMRALEIGH — The future looks bleak for computer sweepstakes businesses in North Carolina. The North Carolina Legislature voted this week to attempt to make clear again that a 2006 ban on video poker also applies to computer-based sweepstakes games...
Legislation could lead to closure of local Internet sweepstakes businesses Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:24AMAngela Welch said she will have to close the New Bern Business Center on Glenburnie Road by Dec. 1 if the governor signs new legislation banning the use of electronic machines and devices for playing Internet sweepstakes games.