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James Roy from Fuquay-Varina won a $488K jackpot by playing the Bison Bonanza game on the NC Education Lottery app. He claimed his prize on Wednesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh—after taxes were taken out—and said he will pay bills, clear his RV, and take a train trip with his wife.

Local organizations warned that the government shutdown has raised concerns about food insecurity as the FoodBank of Central and Eastern NC reported increased demand and funding cuts to SNAP—neighbors may feel the impact if the shutdown lasts longer. The bank will lean on community support if the situation continues, echoing trends seen during the 2018 shutdown.

Builders in Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties will open more than 250 homes from October 4th–6th, October 10th–12th, and October 17th–19th during the 60th Triangle Parade of Homes—one of the largest open house events in the region—where visitors can view both upscale and affordable designs at no cost.

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