North Carolina Man Wins Big After Using $20 Bill He Found On The Ground To Buy Lottery Ticket

That’s what we call a smart investment. Talk about an investment! I found $20 in the parking lot outside the Speedway. Credit:Getty Images They actually didnt have the ticket I was looking for so I bought that one instead, he added. The $1 million prize is reportedly the highest amount available to win in the Extreme Cash scratch-off game. The odds of winning are 1 in 2,017,650.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Jack Spencer

North Carolina Native Scotty McCreery On The Inspiration Behind His New Album

I keep the cast iron out in the kitchen, and we try all sorts of meals. Scotty McCreery “North Carolina to me, it just represents so much. Yes, it’s home, it’s where I grew up. Credit:Jeff Ray My family is still there. It’s where my wife’s family is and grew up. But there’s a comfort level to NorthCarolina, too. Scotty McCreery About Biscuits & Jam

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Mercedes Chambers

North Carolina's Eric Church Releases New Song, Signs Over Rights To His Home State For Hurricane Helene Relief

“This song goes to my home, North Carolina, now and forever. “I spend half my year in themountains of North Carolina,” the country singer says. “It’s a refuge for me. Credit:Jason Kempin / Getty Images It’s a place I’ve always said where my soul is at rest.” But then Hurricane Helene came through and “there are places that are justbiblically gone.” And I intend to do that,” Church says. Chief Cares continues to raise funds for North Carolina and other states devastated by Hurricane Helene....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Timothy Williams

North Carolina's Ginny MacColl, 71, Becomes Oldest Competitor In “American Ninja Warrior” History

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Ginny MacColl did her first pull-up when she was 63 years old. “I never went to a gym before I was 63. I never did any kind of sports, MacColl toldWECT. Credit:GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS I saw her and I thought this is, this looks wonderful. And I remember so clearly going, I want to get stronger. By 65 she was competing in ninja tournaments. MacColl, a grandmother of two, has the upper body strength of someone half her age....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Margaret Taylor

North Carolina-Based Butterball Is Preserving Thanksgiving Memories & Traditions With Nonprofit StoryCorps

Add conversation to your menu this holiday season. Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball wants to continue these conversations to encourage connection and empathy this Thanksgiving season. Its another example of Butterballs commitment to helping people pass love on. Credit:Butterball (In fact, theyve talked millions through turkey mishaps since launching in November 1981!) Even better: the Southern turkey brand just announceda new cook-from-frozen birdto cut down on prep time and stress. Credit:Butterball...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Daniel Evans

North Carolina-Based Lowe's Pledges $2 Million To Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Lowe’s Lowe’s is donating $2 million to supportHurricane Helene relief efforts. Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO, spoke about the detrimental effects and impact of thecatastrophic storm. They are also working with first responders to disperse relief supplies like water and even chainsaws and generators. Credit:Lowe’s VisitLowe’s Newsroomfor updates on Lowe’s relief events and their continued support. Credit:Lowe’s

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Kayla Mason

North Carolina’s Historic Biltmore Estate And Village Close Due To "Heartbreaking Situation" Caused By Hurricane Helene

Biltmore recommends checking itsweather pagefor more updates as information becomes available. Refunds can also berequested online. The Asheville area has experienced unprecedented damage from the storm, primarily from river flooding. Credit:Sean Rayford/Stringer/Getty Images According to theAsheville Citizen Times, the Swannanoa River at Biltmore crested at 26.1 feet on Friday. Credit:Sean Rayford/Stringer/Getty Images

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Rebecca Carter

Now You Can Buy IHOP Syrup In Stores Nationwide

Now you’re free to Buy IHOP Syrup In Stores Nationwide. IHOP If you love IHOP, this will sweeten your day. Thebreakfast chainhas started bottling up and selling its syrups in stores nationwide. Credit:IHOP This is IHOP’s newest collaboration with Kraft Heinz, which brought IHOP coffees to supermarket shelves last year. Even better, drizzle IHOP’s Butter Pecan Syrup over yourPraline-Pecan French Toast. Were excited to provide families with a simple way to enjoy their beloved flavors of IHOP at home....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Gregory Freeman

Nurse Jumps Into Hurricane Francine Floodwaters To Save Man Trapped In Car On Live TV

This guy is so brave and selfless, he’s legit a hero. “It’s known to flood there quickly and fast,” Crawford said. “They’re always having to shut down that road.” Credit:Brandon Bell/Getty Images As Crawford was making his way to the canal on foot, WDSU reporter Jonah Gilmore was panicking. “I was stressed,” Gilmore toldPeople. Crawford knew the situation was dire the moment he arrived on the scene. A police officer told him the water was eight feet deep and too dangerous to wade into....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Julie Joseph

Nurses On Horseback Delivering Aid To North Carolina Community Cut Off By Hurricane Helene

“There’s always a strong connection of neighbors helping neighbors up here.” It didnt take long for folks to say, hey, I think youre gonna need this. It is a disaster that has brought unique resources like this horseback team, Marks said. Credit:Moss Brennan The road in front of their fire station washed away. They couldnt even get firetrucks out of the station. As for what the community needs going forward, Marks stressed the importance of patience and kindness....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Michele Robinson

Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting

This pecan-studded cream cheese frosting is great with our Italian Cream Cake. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Ingredients 1cupchopped pecans 1(8-oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2cupunsaltedbutter, softened 1Tbsp.vanilla extract 1(16-oz.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended. Beat frosting at high speed until smooth; stir in pecans....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Allison Henry

O.N.E. The Duo Talks Family, Music, And Their Latest Album

About O.N.E. Several years ago, the two moved to Nashville and formed O.N.E. What O.N.E. The Duo Talk About In This Episode Quotes From O.N.E. Prana Supreme Diggs Tekitha Washington My maternal grandmother is from Texas. My paternal grandmother is from Little Rock, Arkansas. If it’s not cast-iron, I don’t think that I want it. Tekitha Washington About Biscuits & Jam In the South, talking about food is personal....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Deanna Larson

Ocean Spray Fan-Favorite Flavor Is Back On Shelves After Selling Out In 24 Hours

This tropical-inspired variation of the classic cranberry juice will only be available for a limited time. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Ocean Spray knows how to keep its customers happy. Ocean Spray announced on their Instagram account that they are bringing back a “legendary” flavor combination. Credit:Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The flavor in question combines classic cranberry with the tropical twist of dragon fruit. If you’re not familiar withdragon fruit, it’s also known as pitaya and grows in Central America....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Kirsten Huerta