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Buncombe County woman wins $150,000 instantly

February 26, 2021 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:48 AM
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When Frances Shumate solved the puzzle on her $5 crossword scratch-off, she found out she had won a prize of $150,000.

Shumate purchased her Extreme Cashword ticket at the Roadrunner on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville and claimed her prize on Wednesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh.

After required federal and state tax withholdings, she took home $106,126.

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3/01/2021 09:58 - Zelda L.

congratulations

3/01/2021 09:09 - Douglas H.

Way to go Francis! Enjoy your great win :-)

3/01/2021 06:49 - tamika s.

congratulations

3/01/2021 05:25 - Melinda O.

Congrats! Happy to see someone from Asheville win!

2/27/2021 10:32 - Melanie R.

Congratulations!!

2/26/2021 09:56 - Larry M.

That's great Frances and congratulations on your win. Take care and God bless.

2/26/2021 11:00 - Gloria C.

Congratulations to you and I wish you many more wonderful wins.

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