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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Frugal NC lottery winner has lofty plan with newfound cash — buy thicker bologna
Lottery winners often have elaborate spending plans, but Joseph Greer is a blue collar type with a pretty achievable — and unique — dream. And it involves buying better bologna. Yes, you read that right. Greer, who lives in Boone, has spent the past 40 years working as an appliance repairman, and he says winning $100,000 means he can now afford better lunch meat, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. 'I'm tired of eating the thin bologna,' Greer said in an Aug. 12 news release. 'I want the thick bologna now.' He also intends to put aside some money for his eventual retirement. The big win came playing the $8 Million Money Maker scratch-off game, but not in the traditional way. Greer's $50 ticket was initially a loser, but he was among 979,465 entries in a 'second chance drawing' option that allows players another shot at winning. The extra effort paid off. 'I about passed out. It was pretty crazy,' Greer said in the release. 'I'm still in awe.' He picked up the prize at lottery headquarters Tuesday, Aug. 12, and it came to $71,750 after federal and state taxes, lottery officials said. The second chance drawing offers instant cash prizes at four levels, including one top prize of $1 million and three prizes of $100,000.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘I just had a feeling': Davidson County man wins $100K from $50 scratch-off
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — David Michael says he just had a good feeling when he purchased a $50 scratch-off that won him $100,000. 'I figured it would happen sooner or later,' said. 'I just had a feeling.' He purchased an $8 Million Money Maker from the Fast Fuels on Randolph Street in Thomasville. 'I actually wasn't going to go to the store that night because I was feeling a little sick, but I forced myself to go,' he laughed. Michael was in for a shock when he went home and started scratching his ticket. 'I saw a couple zeroes then another and another,' he recalled. 'I got lucky.' Michael arrived at lottery headquarters on Wednesday to collect his prize and took home $71,764 after required state and federal tax withholdings. He plans to use his winnings to build a pier on the lake where he lives. The $8 Million Money Maker game debuted in December with five $8 million top prizes and 10 $100,000 prizes. Four $8 million prizes and seven $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here are the big-name concerts coming to the 2025 Washington State Fair in Puyallup
Meghan Trainor is coming to the Washington State Fair this September, the latest announcement in a string of big names set to hit the stage. The fair said in a press release Monday that Trainor — most famous for her 2014 hit 'All About that Bass' – will perform at the Washington State Fair Event Center on Aug. 31 as part of the 2025 Umpqua Bank Concert series. She plays pop and R&B music. Other major artists set to come to the fair so far are Ludacris (Sept. 13), T-Pain (Sept. 19), Toto (Aug. 29), Darius Rucker (Sept. 21), Riley Green (Aug. 30) and more. Ludacris plays rap music, including his hits 'Stand Up' and 'Money Maker.' Rapper T-Pain is also expected to perform at the fair this year as well as the rock band Toto, most known for their smash hit 'Africa.' Rucker is a country music star who used to be the frontman for the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. 'There Was This Girl,' and 'I Wish Grandpas Never Died' are some of Green's well-known country songs. The full lineup can be found here. Eleven acts have been announced so far from Aug. 29 to Sept. 21. Prices vary and some tickets also include admission to the fair. Trainor's tickets cost between $65 and $145. Tickets are on sale for all artists in the lineup so far except for Trainor. Tickets for Trainor's show will be available to the general public on April 2 at 10 a.m.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Guymon man wins $1 million off scratcher ticket
GUYMON, Okla. (KFOR) — A Guymon resident experienced a life-changing moment Thursday after winning $1 million from a 'Money Maker' scratcher ticket. According to the Oklahoma Lottery, Robert from Guymon purchased the $1 million winning Money Maker ticket at Dizzy B's Country Store. He is a longtime lottery player, having played for 20 years. 'It didn't feel real until my wife confirmed it for me,' said Robert. He now plans on using the winning money to remodel his bathroom, buy a new lawnmower, and purchase his wife a brand-new car. Robert becomes the 87th millionaire in the history of the Oklahoma Lottery. 'We love seeing our players take home life-changing prizes,' said Abby Morgan, Director ofMarketing & Product Development at the Oklahoma Lottery. 'This $1 million win is a perfectexample of how exciting and rewarding our games can be.' The Oklahoma Lottery says the $30 Money Maker scratcher has two $1 million top prizes remaining. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
