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SYKESVILLE, MD – A Carroll County resident won a $50,000 prize after purchasing a $5 Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition scratch-off ticket at a Royal Farms in Sykesville. This marks the achievement of the game’s top prize.
The player, who chose the nickname “Don” after a movie character, visited the Royal Farms located at 1261 Liberty Road. On a recent weekend, he bought a newspaper along with two Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition scratch-offs, one for his wife and another for himself.
Upon returning home, Don scratched off his ticket and discovered four black words on the first puzzle and four red words on the second. This combination entitled him to the top prize. In his excitement, he scanned the ticket to confirm the win and shared the news with his wife, whose reaction was disbelief turned joy.
Don shared his future plans for the winnings, which include paying off credit card bills and undertaking home renovations. Additionally, he intends to take his wife on a weekend getaway using the remaining funds.
The Royal Farms store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $500 bonus from the lottery. The Deluxe Crossword 9th
- Two Shot in Downtown Fredricksburg, Suspect in Custody
FREDERICK, Md. — Two people were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in downtown Frederick, according to the Frederick Police Department. Officers were patrolling near E Church Street and Market Street at around 1:50 a.m. when they heard gunshots and responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds at the intersection of N Market Street and E Church Street. The victims were transported to local hospitals, where they are currently reported to be in stable condition.
Police have identified the suspect as Darryl Lee Cooke Jr., 29, of Frederick. Cooke was apprehended shortly after the shooting, as officers were in close proximity to the scene. A firearm was recovered during his arrest. He was taken to Frederick Health Hospital for evaluation and has since been released.
Cooke has been charged with two counts of attempted murder. Detectives are continuing their investigation and have asked anyone with information or video surveillance footage from the area to contact them.
- North Carolina Hurricane Survivors Asked Not to Burn Debris
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Henderson County officials are urging residents to avoid burning debris in the wake of recent storms, citing safety concerns. In a notice posted on social media Monday, the county warned that current conditions increase the risk of accidental fires.
Instead, the county is offering a free curbside debris pickup service for all residents. Storm debris placed along the right-of-way of NCDOT, municipal, and private roads will be collected at no charge.
"We want to reduce the risk of accidental fires while our emergency responders continue to work," the county's notice stated.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the free service, which aims to help clear properties without the risks associated with burning debris.
This service follows recent storms that have left many properties with fallen trees and other storm-related damage.
- Trump Slams Harris-Biden Over Slower Than Needed Response to North Carolina Hurricane Survivors
Former President Donald Trump has criticized the Biden administration, specifically targeting Vice President Kamala Harris, for what he describes as a slow and inadequate response to relief efforts in North Carolina following recent natural disasters.
In his usual style, Trump accused Harris and President Joe Biden of prioritizing "illegal migrants" over American citizens, claiming that a significant portion of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources is being diverted away from North Carolina. He also alleged that the administration is sending billions in aid to foreign countries while neglecting the state’s recovery efforts.
Trump’s remarks highlight his ongoing strategy of positioning himself as a defender of American citizens, particularly in regions that have suffered under crises. His statement, urging voters to "drop" Harris as she "dropped" them, is a direct appeal to North Carolinians to back his potential 2024 presidential run.
The criticism follows ongoing political battles about how federal disaster aid is distributed, and it reflects Trump's broader narrative that the current administration is out of touch with the needs of U.S. citizens.
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