An organization for young athletes in North Carolina was blasted for offering a rifle as a prize in a fundraising raffle.
The East Henderson Youth Football and Cheerleading League in East Flat Rock, N.C., angered some locals who were shocked that an FN 15 Patrol Carbine, which has an AR-style magazine, was up for grabs,From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
According to a spokesperson, the winner of the raffle must be 21 years old, complete an ATF form, and pass a background check before taking possession of the prize. Football players in the EHYFCL are aged five to 13 years old while members of the cheerleading squad are between four and 13. The league’s leaders fired back at critics, taking to Facebook to write a “response to complaints made both publicly and ‘anonymously’ regarding our raffle.”Article content
In response to complaints made both publicly and"anonymously" regarding our raffle: 1) We're currently taking...
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North Vancouver Island health-care is in an 'evolving state of crisis,' new leaked document showsMost of the North Island region — not only Port Hardy — is facing doctor and nursing shortages as well as significant gaps in medical imaging and lab services, a document leaked to Canada's National Observer shows.
Read more »
SIU investigates after boy, 17, seriously injured in police chase in North York | CBC NewsOntario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has launched an investigation after a 17-year-old boy was seriously injured in a collision in North York Saturday morning.
Read more »
NFL 2022 PREVIEW: AFC NorthIt seems strange to write this, but it’s true: The Cincinnati Bengals are the team to beat in the AFC North.
Read more »
Man in critical condition after van, e-bike collide in North YorkToronto police say a van and an electric bicycle collided in North York, leaving a man with critical injuries.
Read more »
Man dead after van, e-bike collide in North YorkToronto police say a van and an electric bicycle collided in North York, leaving a man with critical injuries.
Read more »
E-bike operator in life-threatening condition following crash in North York | CBC NewsA crash between an e-bike and a van in North York has left a person with life-threatening injuries, Toronto police say.
Read more »