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High Point man claims $1 million lottery prize

Submitted by MyFox8_Web_Staff
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 1:30pm

HIGH POINT, N.C. — A High Point man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize.

N.C. Education Lottery officials announced Wednesday that Robert Bryson, a health club owner from High Point, won the prize instantly through the “20X the Money” scratch-off game.

Officials say Bryson drove home immediately to share the news with his wife on Friday after scratching the ticket and revealing the prize outside the Kangaroo Express on Westchester Drive.

“it’s pretty awesome,” Bryson said when he collected his winnings at the lottery headquarters in Raleigh.  “It’s hit me.  I’m stunned.”

Instead of claiming the prize in annuity payments of $50,000 a year over 20 years, Bryson chose the $600,000 cash option, officials said.

The value of the prize after taxes is $408,003.

Bryson says he plans to take his family on a vacation and save for the future with his winnings.

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High Point Museum hosting item evaluation event this weekend

Submitted by MyFox8_Web_Staff
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 8:53am

Everyone has old stuff lying around the house.  Some of it is memorable only to you, but every now and then, your collectible is really a collectible.

You can have those items checked out this weekend at the Evaluation Extravaganza at the High Point Museum.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.  The museum is located at 1859 East Lexington Ave.

For more information, you can call 885-1859 or visit highpointmuseum.org.

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HPU pep band to perform before race at Martinsville

Submitted by MyFox8_Web_Staff
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 1:44pm

HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point University’s Pep Band will perform the national anthem on Saturday before the start of the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the Martinsville Speedway in Virginia.

The Kroger 250 will begin at 1:40 p.m. and will be televised live on Saturday on the SPEED Network.

The Pep Band consists of 29 members from 10 different states pursuing degrees in more than 17 fields of study.

On campus, the band performs at men’s and women’s home basketball games, volleyball games, and special events across campus and in the community. In all, the band performs at 40 events every year in front of more than 47,000 viewers.

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Crews work to repair pavement near downtown High Point

Submitted by MyFox8_Web_Staff
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 10:56am

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Crews are working to repair a stretch of pavement that partially caved around a manhole on West Market Center Drive and South Main Street in High Point.

One lane is blocked in the area.

Minor delays are expected.

The road should be repaired and all lanes should reopen by 1 p.m.

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Police use confiscated property to make money for schools

Submitted by MyFox8_Web_Staff
Sunday, March 31st, 2013, 11:13pm

A lot of confiscated property and found items ends up at local police departments.

But what do authorities do with these bikes, mopeds and electronics? FOX8’s Melissa Painter explains in this edition of “On Your Side.”

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Easter Bunny makes an early stop in High Point

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Friday, March 29th, 2013, 8:34pm

It was a mad dash to find eggs after the Easter Bunny made an early stop in High Point on Friday, when Washington Terrace Park Community Center along with the High Point Parks and Recreation Department hosted a parade and Easter egg hunt.

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I-73 connector in Randolph County expected to be finished by Memorial Day

Submitted by MyFox8_Web_Staff
Friday, March 29th, 2013, 8:14am

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — The new Interstate 73 connector in Randolph County is expected to be completed around Memorial Day, officials said on Thursday.

The project has been delayed due to rain and cold temperatures, according to DOT officials.

The goal of the connector is to connect Randolph, Guilford and Forsyth counties.

Weather permitting, the DOT hopes to put down asphalt on Monday.

When finished, it I-73 will connect to I-74 making traveling to the beach faster this summer.

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