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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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North Carolina man wins $427,363 after buying $1 ticket
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Victor Correro, of Pittsboro, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket on Sunday and won a $427,363 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Correro bought his winning ticket online. Greensboro man wins $2 million after buying scratch-off at convenience store: 'Like a fairy tale turned into reality' His ticket matched all five numbers in the drawing to win the jackpot. The odds of matching all five balls are 1 in 962,598. He claimed his prize at the lottery headquarters on Thursday. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $306,633. Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Greensboro man wins $2 million after buying scratch-off at convenience store: ‘Like a fairy tale turned into reality'
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Jose Analco Ramirez, of Greensboro, bought a $20 scratch-off on Thursday and won $2 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. 'It was like a fairy tale turned into reality,' he said. 'Didn't compute': Lexington man wins $100,000 after buying $3 ticket at gas station Ramirez bought his winning 100X The Cash scratch-off from the Circle K on New Garden Road in Greensboro. 'I thought I was tripping,' he laughed. 'I saw the two at first and thought it was $2,000.' Ramirez said he had trouble processing his big win. 'It just didn't feel real,' he recalled. 'It still doesn't feel real.' When Ramirez arrived at lottery headquarters Friday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive his prize as an annuity of $100,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.2 million. He chose the lump sum of $1.2 million. After required tax withholdings, he took home $861,006. He plans to use his winnings to invest and possibly start a business. Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
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‘Didn't compute': Lexington man wins $100,000 after buying $3 ticket at gas station
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Michael Mica, of Lexington, bought a $3 Powerball ticket on Saturday and won a $100,000 prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. 'It just, it didn't compute,' he said. 'I had to keep checking it because it wasn't registering.' Yadkin County man wins $25,000 a year for life after buying $2 ticket at gas station: 'Don't have to worry about anything' Mica bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from Arcadia Shell on N.C. 150 West in Lexington. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. Because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize doubled to $100,000 when the 2X multiplier hit. 'I checked the website and saw that a couple people won in the drawing,' Mica said. 'Of course, you always hope you are the one to win.' He arrived at lottery headquarters on Tuesday to claim his winnings. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $71,751. Mica plans to use his winnings to pay bills and put the rest in the bank. 'It will definitely help to have a rainy-day fund,' he said. Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Yadkin County man wins $25,000 a year for life after buying $2 ticket at gas station: ‘Don't have to worry about anything'
JONESVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Edward Long, of Yadkinville, bought a $2 Lucky for Life ticket and won a $25,000 a year for life prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. 'I got up in the morning and got my coffee and scone and then checked my ticket,' he said. 'Total shock': North Carolina woman plans to travel with $461,435 win When he saw the win, he rushed to tell his wife. 'I told my wife and she said, 'You've made a mistake,'' Long said. Long bought his winning ticket from Quality Mart on N.C. 67 in Jonesville. He won his prize by matching all five white balls in Tuesday's drawing. The odds of winning that prize are 1 in 1.8 million. 'The most I've won before this was $500,' he said. When Long arrived at lottery headquarters on Wednesday, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive $25,000 a year for the rest of his life or a $390,000 lump sum. He chose the $390,000 lump sum. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $279,826. North Carolina grandmother wins $1 million after buying scratch-off at convenience store: 'Really good thing for us' 'Now I don't have to worry about anything after this,' he said. Long said he plans to use his winnings to pay some bills. Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
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‘Total shock': North Carolina woman plans to travel with $461,435 win
Cynthia Karcher, of Raleigh, said she has several places she wants to visit after winning $461,435, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. 'I would like to take a trip to Greenland, Australia and New Zealand,' she said. North Carolina grandmother wins $1 million after buying scratch-off at convenience store: 'Really good thing for us' Karcher played a $.50 ticket on May 4 and won the top level 'Epic' jackpot in the Wheel of Bonuses game, a digital instant game featuring a progressive jackpot that can be won at any time. The odds of that win are 1 in 62 million. 'I was in total shock,' she said. 'I always had hope, but I never hoped for something like that.' Karcher said the timing of the win works out great since she is now retired. 'This is just a lovely amount at this time in my life,' Karcher said. She claimed her prize Friday at lottery headquarters. After required federal and state tax withholdings, she took home $331,080. In addition to traveling, Karcher plans to remodel her bathroom and put the rest in savings. Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
