September 11, 2012 By NCEL
Jarvis Johnson Jr., a detention officer from Greensboro, said that though he is not a regular lottery player, something told him to purchase a Cash 5 ticket for the Sept. 6 drawing. A few hours later, his ticket matched all five numbers, winning the $226,039 jackpot.
September 6, 2012 By NCEL
Dale Strickland of Ocean Isle Beach is the winner of Saturday’s $661,409 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot – the largest Cash 5 jackpot awarded to a single winner this year. He surprised his wife with the good news two days later.
September 4, 2012 By NCEL
Domenic Morabito and Debra Talley, a couple from Southport in Brunswick County, purchased a brand new 2013 Chevrolet Equinox after winning the $100,000 top prize in the Super Lucky 7’s game.
August 30, 2012 By NCEL
For the fourth year in a row, the N.C. Education Lottery has received awards for its efforts to clearly communicate its financial information to the public.
August 27, 2012 By NCEL
While on a road trip of more than 3,000 miles, a Kansas man happened to pick up a lottery ticket worth $100,000 at a store in Angier.
August 24, 2012 By NCEL
The $764,146 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot won on Wednesday night was the largest so far this year.
August 22, 2012 By NCEL
Two of the state’s major financial aid programs, UNC Need-Based Grants and the N.C. Education Lottery Scholarship, will distribute $73 million in lottery dollars during the 2012-13 school year to help students cover the costs of attending state universities and community colleges.
August 22, 2012 By NCEL
Concord resident Tonjue Burleson, a service manager for a local car dealership, said that she plans to take a beach vacation after winning $100,000 playing the lottery.
August 21, 2012 By NCEL
Tommy Smith, a retired IT worker from Marshville, said his $200,000 Extreme Green win will help him pay off some bills and take a vacation.
August 16, 2012 By NCEL
A father and daughter from Goldsboro won $548,585 playing Carolina Cash 5. The lucky ticket, which matched all five numbers in the June 6 drawing, was purchased at the Kangaroo Express on Buck Swamp Road in Goldsboro.