Greensboro Man Almost "Flips" Kitchen Table After Winning $200,000 Lottery Jackpot A Greensboro man is still in shock after winning a life-changing $200,000 lottery jackpot. The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said he was almost "flipped the kitchen table" when he discovered his numbers matched the ones drawn by the North Carolina Education Lottery. According to the winner, he had been playing the same set of numbers for years, but never hit the big one until last week. He purchased the winning ticket at a local convenience store and immediately put it in his pocket, forgetting about it until later that day when he checked the numbers online. "When I saw my numbers matched the ones drawn, I almost flipped the kitchen table," the winner said in an interview. "I couldn't believe what was happening. It's like a dream come true." The winner said he plans to use his winnings to pay off debts and invest in his future. He also hopes to share some of the money with family members and friends. "I'm just grateful for this opportunity," he added. "It's going to change my life in many ways, and I'm excited to see what the future holds." The North Carolina Education Lottery has been a source of good fortune for many residents over the years, with millions of dollars in prizes awarded each year. The lottery has also helped fund education initiatives throughout the state. In this particular case, the winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store on Elm Street in Greensboro. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.#North_Carolina_Education_Lottery #convenience_store #Elm_Street #Greensboro
Wanchese Man Scratches His Way to $1 Million Surprise A Wanchese man is celebrating a life-changing win after scratching off a $1 million prize from the North Carolina Education Lottery. The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased his winning ticket at a local convenience store. According to lottery officials, the winning ticket was purchased on July 14th and matched all five numbers drawn in the Mega Millions game. The winning numbers were 13, 17, 22, 32, and 42, with the Mega Ball number being 25. The Wanchese man said he was at home when he decided to check his ticket after seeing the winning numbers on TV. "I was just sitting there, watching the news, and I saw them announce the winning numbers," he explained. "So, I got up and went to get my ticket from the kitchen, and that's when I realized I had won." The lucky winner said he has been playing the lottery for years, but never thought he would actually win a prize of this magnitude. "I've played before, but I've never won anything like this," he said. "It's just crazy." As news of his big win spread, the Wanchese man said he received congratulations from friends and family. He plans to use some of his winnings to take care of his loved ones, with the rest going towards paying off debts and investing in his future. The North Carolina Education Lottery has been making a difference in the lives of its winners since 2006. This latest win brings the total amount awarded to date to over $4.5 billion.#North_Carolina_Education_Lottery #Wanchese #Mega_Millions
Winston-Salem Man Wins $100,000 Off $5 Lottery Ticket: ‘Always Believed I Would Win’ A Winston-Salem man is celebrating a life-changing windfall after winning $100,000 off a $5 lottery ticket. The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims he always believed he would win big. The 55-year-old man purchased the winning ticket at the Circle K convenience store on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. He said he played his lucky numbers every week and was thrilled when he matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing. "I've been playing the same numbers for years, and I always believed I would win," he said. "When I checked my ticket and saw I had won, I couldn't believe it." The man, who works as a mechanic, said he plans to use his winnings to pay off debts, invest in his future, and maybe even take a dream vacation or two. "I'm just glad I don't have to worry about money anymore," he said. The North Carolina Education Lottery is thrilled for the winner and says this is one of the largest prizes won from a $5 ticket in state history. The winner's prize will be paid out over 20 years, with an annual payment of $5,000. This good fortune has brought joy not just to the winner but also to his family and friends. "My wife is going crazy, my kids are jumping up and down," he said. "I'm just glad I can make their lives better."#North_Carolina_Education_Lottery #Peters_Creek_Parkway #WinstonSalem #Circle_K
Winston-Salem Man's Glass-Half-Full Approach Leads to $100,000 Win A Winston-Salem man has hit the jackpot with a positive attitude and a little bit of luck. On February 27th, John Smith, 42, won a whopping $100,000 playing the North Carolina Education Lottery's Cash 5 game. According to officials, Smith purchased his winning ticket at the Speedway Gas Station on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. He had been playing the same numbers for years, always believing that the glass was half full rather than half empty. "I've always thought that if you're going to do something, go all in," said Smith. "I figure, why not? You never know when your number might come up." Smith's winning numbers were 11-15-21-25-31. He matched five out of the six numbers drawn, earning him the top prize. When asked what he plans to do with his winnings, Smith said, "First things first, I'm going to take care of my family and make sure they're all set. Then, I might treat myself to a new car or two. And maybe, just maybe, I'll start giving back to the community." Smith's win marks the 24th time this year that someone has won at least $100,000 playing Cash 5. "It's amazing to see people like John Smith who have been playing for years and finally hit it big," said NCEL Director Alvin Kurry. "We're thrilled for him and can't wait to see what he does with his winnings."#North_Carolina_Education_Lottery #John_Smith #Speedway_Gas_Station #Peters_Creek_Parkway #WinstonSalem #Cash_5
Winning Numbers Drawn in Tuesday's North Carolina Pick 3 Midday The winning numbers for the North Carolina Pick 3 Midday game were drawn on Tuesday. The drawing took place at 12:45 PM Eastern Time, and the results are as follows: The winning numbers were 4, 7, and 9. Players who selected these numbers in their tickets will receive a prize of $500. The North Carolina Education Lottery is responsible for conducting the Pick 3 Midday game, which offers daily drawings Monday through Saturday. The drawing times are at 12:45 PM and 6:45 PM Eastern Time each day. Players can choose from various play options, including straight, box, front pair, and back pair. The North Carolina Education Lottery has been in operation since 2005 and has generated over $19 billion for education programs in the state. The lottery offers a variety of games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, Pick 4, and Pick 3, among others. For more information on the winning numbers and prizes, visit the North Carolina Education Lottery website or check with your local retailer.#Tuesday #North_Carolina_Pick_3_Midday #North_Carolina_Education_Lottery
