Craven County man’s persistence pays off with $2 million Powerball win Dietrich Kilpatrick of Dover, a retired farmer with 42 years of experience, celebrated a $2 million Powerball win after years of consistent participation in the lottery. Kilpatrick, who has purchased Quick Picks for every drawing over the past decade, said his perseverance finally paid off when his ticket matched all five white ball numbers. The winning ticket, bought from JD Gas & Grocery on N.C. 55, also landed the 62-year-old the 2X multiplier, doubling his prize to $2 million. This amount became the largest prize awarded in the national drawing for that week. The odds of matching all five white balls are approximately 1 in 11.6 million. Kilpatrick recounted his reaction to the win, describing it as a moment of disbelief. “I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve got them all,’” he said. After claiming his prize at the lottery headquarters, he received federal and state tax withholdings, leaving him with a net payout of $1,440,201. He plans to use the winnings for home repairs and to support his church. The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing stands at $120 million as an annuity or $54.6 million in cash. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Powerball is one of six draw games in North Carolina, with players able to purchase tickets either in retail locations or through the NC Lottery’s website and mobile app. The lottery also announced a $15.2 million grant to Craven County for school construction on a middle school. Additional information about how lottery funds benefit the county can be found on the NC Lottery’s website under the “Impact” section. The article includes comments from other lottery players, with many expressing congratulations and well-wishes to Kilpatrick.#nc_lottery #dover #dietrich_kilpatrick #jd_gas_grcery #craven_county
Up to 4 Inches of Snow Expected in New Hampshire Tonight New Hampshire is bracing for another round of snowfall tonight, with up to four inches of accumulation forecasted. The state, still reeling from a recent blizzard that brought heavy snow and high winds, faces another storm system that will impact travel and road conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued updated forecasts for the evening and night of Tuesday, March 3, warning of potentially hazardous driving conditions. Snowfall is expected to begin in the southern part of the state around 2-3 p.m., gradually spreading northward by 5 p.m. The precipitation will continue through the night, with rain or freezing rain mixing in later in the evening across southern New Hampshire. All precipitation is projected to exit the state by midnight. The NWS advises drivers to slow down and exercise caution during the Tuesday evening commute, as snow and ice could create treacherous conditions. The snowfall amounts vary by region. Northern New Hampshire is expected to receive one to two inches, while the central part of the state will see two to three inches. Southern New Hampshire, including areas like Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, and York, may get between two to three inches, with Dover, Exeter, and Rochester possibly receiving up to four inches. In localized areas, the snowfall could reach five inches. The wintry mix may also lead to a light glaze of ice forming on roads in southern New Hampshire. The NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire state, effective from 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, through 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4. This advisory covers the period of snowfall, freezing rain, and potential ice buildup. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare for changing conditions.#national_weather_service #new_hampshire #gray_maine #portsmouth #dover
