Even though the jackpot remains up for grabs, players are taking home lots of other prizes playing Mega Millions. Friday’s drawing produced more than 10,000 winning tickets in North Carolina. 

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our children,” said U.S. Attorney Ferguson, “and we will do whatever it takes to protect them. Thanks to the exceptional work of the FBI, CMPD, and the federal prosecutors in this office, this predator was identified, found, and brought to justice, and we will continue that effort.”

“Recovering from Hurricane Helene is a long-term process,” Governor Josh Stein said in a statement. “It’s critical we not only clean up the pollution, but also build our infrastructure back stronger. This funding will help communities weather future disasters.”

“This was largely as a result of somebody being released from a jail who should not have been released,” Hall said of the Charlotte case. “We’ve got to get to the bottom of how it happened … and we’re looking at a number of possible legislative actions.”

According to the sheriff’s office, Liam had been under the care of his mother’s boyfriend when he was reported missing. The child’s body has been sent to the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause of death.