Lucky trio, school biz, after school biz


HAPPY THREESOME: Lotteries in most states recently reported a downturn in revenue, though North Carolina has bucked the trend partly because of the surprise performance of the Pick 3 game. Sales have been strong despite the recession. Players spent more than $200 million on the game last year. (N&O)

LEARNING THE BIZ: North Carolina must be more earnest in creating specialty high schools and drawing up courses that match the needs of growing businesses in regions of the state, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton said Monday in kicking off a new state commission. (AP)

ALUMNI SHUFFLE: N.C. State University's interim chancellor has fired the head of the alumni association, saying the group was struggling financially and its membership had been stagnant for years. (N&O)

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