Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd are operating for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
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North Carolina voters are poised in November to assist break the tie between the nation’s two political events battling for management of the U.S. Senate.
One Democrat and 6 Republican senators, together with North Carolina’s Richard Burr, have introduced their retirements on the finish of 2022. One other 15 Republicans and 13 Democrats are up for reelection.
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That leaves voters deciding whether or not to switch Burr with one other Republican or a Democrat in a battleground state that Inside Elections considers to lean Republican.
The battle for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina is predicted to be caustic and expensive.
Since December, former N.C. Supreme Courtroom Chief Justice Cheri Beasley was thought of the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Get together. Voters solidified her nomination Tuesday in North Carolina’s major.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley thanks her supporters following her major victory acceptance speech on Tuesday, Could 17, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
She is going to face Republican nominee Rep. Ted Budd who, with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump and a multimillion-dollar funding from the Membership for Progress, an influential conservative group, was in a position to stave off his fellow Republicans and safe the GOP nomination.
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The assaults on started instantly.
The stakes
Democrats in North Carolina are hungry for a senator to symbolize their pursuits within the higher chamber.
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The social gathering hasn’t been in a position to ship a consultant to the U.S. Senate for the reason that election of Kay Hagan in 2008.
“What’s at stake is doubtlessly management of the USA Senate and doubtlessly figuring out whether or not North Carolina strikes farther into Democratic territory,” stated Chris Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina College.
Beasley’s election would make her the one Black lady within the Senate and simply the twelfth Black senator in historical past.
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“Illustration issues and variety issues,” Beasley stated. “I’ll always remember the time I noticed an African American lady presiding and I used to be a working towards lawyer on the time and it was life altering for me.”
However she added that she desires to be clear that her election means she is going to symbolize all North Carolinians.
Early within the major season Beasley confronted challengers in state Sen. Jeff Jackson and former state Sen. Erica Smith. They left the race by mid-December saying they wished to spare the social gathering from a pricey major and that Democrats wanted to unite behind Beasley.
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Their selections appeared to solidify the social gathering’s understanding of what was at stake. And that messaging labored.
Beasley launched a marketing campaign that allowed her to exit, meet voters, keep away from slinging mud at rivals and gather cash with out having to spend it on protection as Budd did.
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Beasley presently has almost $3.3 million available in comparison with Budd’s $1.1 million.
However a Politico article Friday morning stunned even Cooper when it reported that neither the Democratic Senatorial Marketing campaign Committee nor the Senate Majority PAC have dedicated financing to Beasley’s marketing campaign.
“I feel that’s doubtlessly the loss of life knell for her marketing campaign,” Cooper stated, “and in addition might spell disaster for the Democrats on the whole in North Carolina. She wants that cash and the Democratic Get together wants that cash.”
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U.S. Rep. Ted Budd greets the gang at an Election Evening occasion in Bermuda Run, North Carolina, after successful the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Could 17, 2022. His spouse, Amy Kate, and the couple’s three youngsters joined Budd throughout his victory speech. Lars Dolder ldolder@newsobserver.com
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The first hadn’t even concluded when the Nationwide Republican Senatorial Marketing campaign invested $1.3 million in an assault advert accusing Beasley of being comfortable on crime. The Democratic Get together instantly launched a “Ted Budd’s not for North Carolina” marketing campaign, taking part in off the Budweiser “This Bud’s for You” advert marketing campaign.
Sen. Thom Tillis warned voters that Beasley can be a rubber stamp for President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer. N.C. Democratic Get together Chairwoman Bobbie Richardson warned that Budd was “a Washington insider” who places his pursuits above his constituents’.
Jonathan Felts, marketing campaign adviser for Budd, informed The Information & Observer Thursday he thinks the race shall be aggressive and each side will provide strong messages.
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“I feel the rationale Ted gained so overwhelmingly on Major evening is he’s a unique type of politician,” Budd stated. “And he’s very genuine. He doesn’t shrink back from what he believes in and he’s not going to start out shying away from what he believes in. He’s a conservative fighter, he’s a small businessman and he’s combating for the America First agenda.”
Beasley informed the N&O Wednesday that she is aware of the race goes to be robust however she’s prepared for it and she or he’s confirmed her naysayers fallacious earlier than.
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“This isn’t about partisan video games for us, and other people’s lives will not be political footballs,” Beasley stated. “They wish to know that the subsequent senator goes to struggle onerous for them and work in the direction of the problems that assist save individuals’s lives.
Jason Husser, a political science and coverage research professor at Elon College, stated how the financial system and the struggle in Ukraine play out between now and November will decide loads concerning the basic election.
“If we’re nonetheless seeing $4.25 fuel costs and Republicans are in a position to make that the highest agenda merchandise they usually’re in a position to sufficiently say Biden was responsible for it, that doesn’t bode properly for Beasley,” Husser stated. “If the Democratic Get together, nationally, can body the election round a non-economic challenge, say as an example ladies’s rights, then maybe they’ll be higher off.”
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 results for each game:
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 24 drawing
07-11-14-26-48, Lucky Ball: 15
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing
Day: 2-7-2, Fireball: 8
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Evening: 8-0-3, Fireball: 9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing
Day: 3-1-6-5, Fireball: 8
Evening: 6-9-0-6, Fireball: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 24 drawing
02-12-20-22-29
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from Nov. 24 drawing
07-19-21-31-35
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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.
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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.
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.
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Alyssa Ustby and Lexi Donarski scored 14 points apiece, and Ustby added 14 rebounds to lead No. 16 North Carolina to a 53-36 victory over Villanova in a semifinal game at the Women’s Battle 4 Atlantis on Sunday.
The Tar Heels (5-1) play Indiana in the championship game on Monday. The Hoosiers upset No. 18 Baylor 73-65 in Sunday’s first semifinal.
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Ustby made 6 of 8 shots from the floor with a 3-pointer for North Carolina on the way to her first double-double of the season. Donarski hit 6 of 10 shots with a pair of 3-pointers.
Maddie Webber led the Wildcats (4-2) with 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting from beyond the arc. Lara Edmanson pitched in with 11 points and seven rebounds.
The Tar Heels held Villonova’s leading scorer Jasmine Bascoe to two points after she came in averaging 16.6 per game. Bascoe missed all seven of her shots — three from distance — and made 2 of 4 at the free-throw line.
Ustby had seven points and Donarski scored five to guide the Tar Heels to a 17-7 lead after one quarter.
Donarski scored five more in the third quarter to help North Carolina turn a 30-18 lead at halftime into a 44-23 advantage heading to the final period.
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North Carolina shot 40% from the floor, made 5 of 17 from beyond the arc (29.4%) and 4 of 6 at the foul line.
Villanova shot 23.5% overall but made 5 of 18 from distance (27.8%) and 7 of 10 free throws.
The Tar Heels scored 15 points off of 21 Villanova turnovers. They turned it over 14 times but it led to only three points for the Wildcats.
North Carolina outscored Villanova 30-14 in the paint and never trailed.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — November is Native American Heritage Month, and it’s a time to celebrate the traditions and cultures of the many Native American communities across North Carolina.
On Friday and Saturday, the North Carolina Museum of History held its annual American Indian Heritage Celebration. People learned about Native American history through live performances, food, art, storytelling and more.
Since the history museum is closed for renovation, the celebration was held at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
“Our songs, our dances, our stories, our language–it’s all medicine to us,” Community Programs Coordinator of NC Museum of History Kaya Littleturtle said at last year’s celebration. “Medicine is anything that makes you well be it physical, spiritual, emotional, all those things are medicine. We hope is that people come out here and they learn about those things, to help uplift us as a people. We hope that it inspires them to go get engaged with things to help uplift them as a people.
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