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
