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Half-billion dollars won in North Carolina’s second-best month | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-10-13 10:45:00

SUMMARY: In September, North Carolina’s sports wagering revenue surged, generating $12.6 million in tax proceeds, a 107.6% increase from August. This marked the second-highest month since legal sports betting began. Total betting exceeded $575 million, with payouts over $501 million. Gross revenue is taxed at 18%, benefiting various programs, including $2 million for gambling addiction treatment, $1 million for youth sports, and funds for public collegiate athletic departments. Approximately 20% of proceeds goes to these colleges, 30% to attract major events, and 50% to the state’s General Fund, with daily earnings averaging $371,621.

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Jackson joins lawsuit against Trump tied to 14th Amendment | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-01-21 14:42:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship, calling it a violation of the 14th Amendment. He argues that the Constitution’s language is clear and not open to reinterpretation, and the order undermines rights for children born in the U.S. Other Democratic attorneys general from Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nevada are also involved in the lawsuit, despite their states voting Republican in the last presidential election. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, includes eighteen states as plaintiffs against Trump and various agency leaders.

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Winter storm warning for southeast counties tonight, single-digit wind chill

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-01-21 14:17:19


SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chris Michaels reports a weather alert day due to a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service, affecting areas near and east of US1, including Wake County. Expect up to an inch of snow, with higher amounts around I95. Precipitation will develop after 6 p.m., peaking between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., before moving southeast by early morning. Areas like Willow Spring and Clayton may see about an inch, while parts of Samson and Wayne Counties could receive up to two inches. Wind chills today will be in the 20s and will drop to 7-14 degrees overnight, with milder temperatures arriving over the weekend.

We’re bracing for snow Tuesday night and treacherous road conditions, prompting WRAL Weather Alert Days for Tuesday and …

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FEMA extends hotel stays for eligible Helene survivors by two months • NC Newsline

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ncnewsline.com – Greg Childress – 2025-01-21 11:10:00

SUMMARY: Gov. Josh Stein praised FEMA’s decision to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program until May 26, allowing over 2,700 Hurricane Helene survivors to remain in temporary housing. Originally set to end in March, the extension ensures continued shelter for those in need as recovery efforts proceed in western North Carolina. FEMA will review eligibility on a rolling basis, and participants must meet specific criteria to stay enrolled. Stein previously requested a six-month extension and emphasized ongoing efforts to expedite housing solutions. Survivors can contact FEMA for updates and assistance.

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