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Raleigh Man Strikes Lottery Gold Day After Birthday

TL/DR - Rabah Samara won a $321,223 jackpot from the North Carolina Education Lottery the day after his birthday. He purchased the jackpot-winning ticket at a convenience store in Raleigh, and after taxes, took home $229,667. Samara plans to pay bills and save some of his winnings. A Belated and Bountiful Birthday Gift A lottery player…

Ex-Justice Fights Gerrymandering in NC: Unconstitutional Claims

TL/DR - A lawsuit filed in North Carolina challenges the legitimacy of legislatively-created election districts, claiming that gerrymandering, in general, is unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed by 11 plaintiffs, alleges that the General Assembly violated the state constitutional right to fair elections when it created new districts for the 2024…

North Carolina Triumphs: Thousands Benefit from Expanded Medicaid

TL/DR - More than 600,000 adults in North Carolina are now eligible for benefits through an expansion of Medicaid, something the state and 10 others resisted for over a decade. The policy change was bipartisan and follows other states that have adopted the program since it became possible under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014. The new…

Veteran Weaverville Police Chief Retires After 30+ Year Tenure

TL/DR - Weaverville's Police Chief Ron Davis has announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of March 2024. Having served in law enforcement since 1987, Davis hopes his departure will help usher in a new generation of officers. The Weaverville town manager expects to announce Davis's successor within the first few weeks of April…