Raleigh Resident Wins Big in Cash 5 Jackpot

TL/DR - A Raleigh man, Adam Silverman, won $448,884 from a $1 Cash 5 lotto ticket purchased online through the NC Lottery official mobile app. After state and federal tax withholdings, Silverman took home $319,831. The odds of winning the Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 962,598. Raleigh Man Strikes It Big in NC Education Lottery A local Raleigh man…

Breaking Record: Woman’s 26-Hour Non-Stop Workout at Anytime Fitness

Mastering the Art of Niche Personal Branding on Social Media Several social media personalities have successfully built loyal audiences by carving out a particular niche. This technique, whether you call it personal branding or a "gimmick", helps them to become known for a specific thing, hence, consolidating their followership. One such…

Anna Moriah Wilson’s Murderer Receives 90-Year Sentence in Texas

TL/DR - Kaitlin Armstrong was sentenced by a Texas jury to 90 years in prison for the murder of professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in May 2022, following a 43-day international search for the killer. Prosecutors argued that Armstrong killed Wilson, who had dated Armstrong's boyfriend, in a jealous rage. Armstrong, who will be eligible…

Chamber Approves Funding for Border Crossings

TL/DR - The US government is allocating $50 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to fund various projects in New York State, including three major projects in the North Country. The funding will go towards improving border facilities and initiating long-overdue construction projects while reducing carbon emissions, creating jobs, and…