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The state Senate gave final approval Thursday to legislation that could give some North Carolinians access to a cheaper, skimpier and unregulated health-insurance option for nonprofits with a statewide presence.

After required state and federal tax withholdings, Marco Ferrer took home $141,003. He told lottery officials he plans to use the money to buy a new house.

LEXINGTON — A former Davidson County middle-school teacher convicted last month on charges she sexually abused a teenage boy nine years ago can travel to Florida for a weeklong vacation, despite being on probation.

An inmate died early this morning at the Forsyth County jail. Investigators say they do not suspect foul play.

The victim of Monday's house fire at 4762 Ader Drive in Winston-Salem has been identified, authorities said Thursday.

Updated at 10:02 a.m.

TOBACCOVILLE — Officials have named the woman killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon.

A Speedway convenience store was robbed at gunpoint early this morning.

RALEIGH — North Carolina Republicans pressed legislation through the General Assembly on Wednesday, seeking to complete work on measures subject to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto before a self-imposed deadline this week as the two-year session dwindles.

The state House approved Wednesday a bipartisan bill that puts governance of Smith Reynolds Airport more directly under the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.