Rosamaria Munoz of Biscoe took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 top prize.
Munoz purchased her lucky Power 5s ticket from Tobacco & Bev. Outlet on North Main Street in Candor.
She collected her prize at lottery headquarters Friday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $178,751.
The Power 5s game debuted in October with six $250,000 top prizes. Two $250,000 prizes remain to be claimed.
Montgomery County received grants totaling $2.6 million from money raised by the lottery to help with school construction. For details on other ways Montgomery County benefits from lottery funds, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.