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
