/tags/lottery Lottery en-US Copyright Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:44:08 GMT /sports/2024-03-01/sports-betting-north-carolina-operators-licensed-bets-march The North Carolina State Lottery Commission announced Thursday the successful initial applicants for the interactive sports wagering operator licenses. Starting at noon Friday these companies can begin registering adults who want to play when betting is set to begin at noon March 11. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:44:08 GMT /sports/2024-03-01/sports-betting-north-carolina-operators-licensed-bets-march Associated Press /race-demographics/2020-09-21/former-lottery-host-at-wral-claims-she-was-unjustly-fired A COVID-19-related workplace dispute is brewing between a former lottery host and Raleigh-based television station WRAL.Emelia Cowans-Taylor presented the… Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:34:39 GMT /race-demographics/2020-09-21/former-lottery-host-at-wral-claims-she-was-unjustly-fired Leoneda Inge /law/2020-01-28/north-carolina-ag-opposes-expanded-online-lottery-sales North Carolina's attorney general has come out against expanding online sales by the state lottery, suggesting such "digital instants" could run afoul of… Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:00:59 GMT /law/2020-01-28/north-carolina-ag-opposes-expanded-online-lottery-sales Associated Press /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2019-12-06/public-funding-for-a-hate-group The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faced criticism this week for its decision to pay the Sons of Confederate Veterans $2.5 million, and hand… Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:27:15 GMT /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2019-12-06/public-funding-for-a-hate-group Jeff Tiberii /business-economy/2017-12-04/nc-education-lottery-weighs-online-instant-games Update: On Dec. 5, 2017, commissioners with the North Carolina Education Lottery put off discussion on whether to add games that consumers can play… Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:54:32 GMT /business-economy/2017-12-04/nc-education-lottery-weighs-online-instant-games Will Michaels /politics/2016-06-15/lawmakers-consider-increased-penalties-for-some-food-stamp-recipients The North Carolina House is considering a bill that would increase disqualification periods for food stamp recipients who don't meet their work… Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:06:29 GMT /politics/2016-06-15/lawmakers-consider-increased-penalties-for-some-food-stamp-recipients Jess Clark /education/2016-01-09/where-the-lottery-ticket-sales-profits-go At Saturday night's Powerball drawing, one very lucky ticketholder could win more than $900 million—the largest lottery jackpot in the nation's history.… Sat, 09 Jan 2016 18:30:09 GMT /education/2016-01-09/where-the-lottery-ticket-sales-profits-go Jess Clark /education/2014-07-10/lawmakers-agree-on-lottery-still-divided-on-teacher-pay Republican lawmakers have been moving slowly on state budget negotiations. They finally reached a compromise Wednesday on how much revenue they will rely… Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:35:50 GMT /education/2014-07-10/lawmakers-agree-on-lottery-still-divided-on-teacher-pay Reema Khrais /politics/2014-06-18/state-lottery-director-says-budget-restrictions-would-decrease-revenue The North Carolina state House’s budget plan includes a provision that would double the amount of money the state lottery can use to advertise. Proponents… Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:28:03 GMT /politics/2014-06-18/state-lottery-director-says-budget-restrictions-would-decrease-revenue Jessica Jones /education/2014-06-11/house-budget-proposes-looking-to-lottery-sales-to-pay-for-teacher-raises State House Republicans released a proposed budget on Tuesday that is significantly different than the Senate's spending plan in terms of education. House… Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:21:04 GMT /education/2014-06-11/house-budget-proposes-looking-to-lottery-sales-to-pay-for-teacher-raises Reema Khrais