Roanoke Rapids Votes Down LotteryPOSTED: 5:50 pm EDT April 20, 2004
UPDATED: 11:50 pm EDT April 20, 2004ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. -- The Roanoke Rapids School board on Tuesday night defeated a resolution to support a state-run lottery.
The board was tied 4-4 on the issue. But, the chairman voted against the resolution, defeating the measure for now.
Nevertheless, some board members hope their meeting will push state lawmakers to approve a state lottery benefiting schools.... (excerpt)