2 RI Powerball Winners In 1 Month; 500 Gram Cocaine Bust; PM Patch RI

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Posted Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 4:47 pm ET

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Rhode Island Has A Second Powerball $100K Winner Within A Month: Lottery officials said the prize has yet to be claimed, so check your numbers if you bought a ticket at North Country Store in Harrisville.
Providence Man Caught With 500 Grams Of Cocaine Sentenced To Prison: Henry Arnaut, 27, of Providence was also caught with 100 fentanyl pills, more than $1,100 in cash and ammunition, prosecutors said.
Governor Dan McKee Education Address: "This is our shot, Rhode Island. Let's take it and let's make it."
New Program To Award $3M To Minority Businesses In Rhode Island: The McKee administration announced the Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator Program's Intermediary-Based Initiative this week.

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