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CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cary man took a chance on a scratch-off and it turned into a big win, the North Carolina Education Lottery said. According to the NC Lottery, Simson Biswas bought a $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off ticket worth $30 from the Park N Shop on East Chatham Street.

Four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson is making Georgia fans second guess how good of a 2027 recruiting class they can have.

After spending the weekend in Chapel Hill on an official visit, mid-three-star offensive lineman Jaiden Lindsay has flipped his commitment from Colorado to North Carolina. Earlier this month, Lindsay, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound standout from Good Counsel High School in Olney, Md., committed to Colorado while on an official

Three years and thousands and thousands of sweet buns later, one of the Triangle’s most anticipated bakeshops is ready to open. This week, the long-awaited Lutra Cafe & Bakery will open the doors to its brick and mortar restaurant in Durham’s American Tobacco Campus. Lutra will hold its grand opening Friday, June 26. F

NORTH CAROLINA — Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across central North Carolina Monday afternoon and evening, with some storms capable of becoming severe, according to the National Weather Service. Much of central North Carolina is under a Level 2 (Slight Risk) for severe weather, while eastern portions

Durham middle-schoolers are suiting up for Junior Fire Marshal Camp, getting a glimpse into the life of a firefighter.

This shocking development is a friendly reminder that UNC is lucky May didn't have more interest in their head coaching job this offseason.

Thomas Crowe-Allbritton, a North Carolina activist known in Charlotte for his organizing with fellow activists against Operation Charlotte’s Web, died on June 5 after a yearslong battle with cancer. He was 28. On June 12, dozens packed into Hanes Funeral Service in Durham to commemorate the life and legacy of Crowe-All

Alexander White was arrested last year at RDU airport in attempt to fly overseas to join ISIS, feds say.

Durham approved its first major Minimum Housing Code update in over a decade, tightening standards and enforcement for all homes.