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North Carolina ranks 6th in ‘Best State to Drive in’ study
NORTH CAROLINA (WBTV/QC LIFE) – North Carolina ranked No. 6 in WalletHub’s 2024 ‘Best & Worst States to Drive in’ study.
The study’s results were released on Monday, Jan. 15, and determined the most driver-friendly states in the country.
To rank each state, the research compared 31 key metrics ranging from average gas prices to rush-hour traffic congestion and road quality.
- 23rd – Share of Rush-Hour Traffic Congestion
- 18th – Car Theft Rate
- 7th – Auto-Repair Shops per Capita
- 19th – Avg. Gas Prices
- 5th – Auto-Maintenance Costs
- 18th – Road Quality
- 10th – Car Dealerships per Capita
N.C. ranked 6 for cost of ownership and maintenance, 32 for traffic and infrastructure, 24 for safety rank, and 10 for vehicle access and maintenance.
Based on each critical metric score, N.C. landed a total score of 62.34, sandwiched between No. 5, Alabama, and No. 7, Ohio.
Additionally, South Carolina ranked at No. 30, with an overall score of 56.11.
S.C. ranked 9 for cost of ownership and maintenance, 27 for traffic and infrastructure, 46 for safety rank, and 26 for vehicle access and maintenance.
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NC Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for May 4, 2026
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Monday, May 4, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 4 drawing
30-36-42-60-63, Powerball: 13, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 4 drawing
Day: 0-5-9, Fireball: 8
Evening: 5-4-0, Fireball: 7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 4 drawing
Day: 8-3-9-5, Fireball: 0
Evening: 4-8-7-4, Fireball: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from May 4 drawing
01-10-21-27-37
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from May 4 drawing
02-09-15-23-34
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 4 drawing
08-17-22-34-39, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
- Asheville Regional Office & Claim Center: 16-G Regent Park Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806, 877-625-6886 press #1. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Greensboro Regional Office & Claim Center: 20A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407, 877-625-6886 press #2. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Charlotte Regional Office & Claim Center: 5029-A West W. T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269-1861, 877-625-6886 press #3. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- NC Lottery Headquarters: Raleigh Claim Center & Regional Office, 2728 Capital Blvd., Suite 144, Raleigh, NC 27604, 877-625-6886 press #4. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
- Greenville Regional Office & Claim Center: 2790 Dickinson Avenue, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834, 877-625-6886 press #5. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
- Wilmington Regional Office & Claim Center: 123 North Cardinal Drive Extension, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28405, 877-625-6886 press #6. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes up to $99,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3, 4: 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 11:22 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Overturned transfer truck shuts down I-85 North exit ramp in Gaston County
GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) – An overturned transfer truck shut down traffic along an I-85 exit ramp in Gaston County on Monday morning.
The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. on Monday, May 4, along I-85 North off-ramp (Exit 17) near N. New Hope Road in Gastonia. Officials said the accident was causing major traffic delays.
The Gastonia Police Department said the road was closed for the next couple of hours as cleanup and recovery efforts were underway. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible and use detour routes.
Officials said the driver of the truck was taken to the hospital. The driver’s condition was not immediately clear, or what caused the truck to turnover.
A transfer truck is a large truck that pulls a separate trailer, typically containing construction materials up to 25 tons.
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North Carolina guard Isaiah Denis re-signs with Tar Heels
UNC is still high on Denis as backcourt depth piece despite coaching change and lack of playing time last season.
While North Carolina continues to rebuild its backcourt, one of its key guards is officially returning.
Guard Isaiah Denis re-signed with the Tar Heels on Sunday afternoon, the university announced on social media. The move comes after Denis withdrew his name from the transfer portal on April 18.
Denis was among the first UNC players to enter the transfer portal when it opened April 7. But after a meeting with head coach Michael Malone and the coaching staff, he reconsidered and decided to return for another season.
A former four-star prospect, Denis was part of North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting class that also included Caleb Wilson and Derek Dixon. Denis appeared in 10 games last season, averaging 1.9 points and 0.6 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field.
UNC remains high on Denis and his ability to provide depth in the backcourt.
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