Beaufort County man celebrates $250,000 scratch-off win

Wayne Lingford of Chocowinity took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize.

Lingford bought his lucky 20X The Cash ticket from Choco Mart on U.S. 17 South in Chocowinity.

Lingford arrived at lottery headquarters Friday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $177,526.

7 COMMENTS

9/13/2022 10:20 - Courtney G.

Happy to see you win. Congratulations . I pray that this changed your life and you can enjoy life stress free.

9/07/2022 10:26 - Aniya J.

I pray that i am next to win the big jackpot ???????????????? congratulations

9/07/2022 06:58 - Ovella B.

Congratulations!!! I’m praying ???? hard to win. We moved to NC in “Faith” now it seems to be a struggle. God Bless Always.

9/06/2022 09:09 - Edith A.

Congratulations on your win! I'm going to be next, how I wish.

9/06/2022 06:24 - Denise C.

congrats

9/06/2022 03:00 - Felicia W.

Oh, boy!! Congratulations ?????????? I live in Pitt County....down the street from Beaufort County...hey, send some luck my way. ???? Good for you!!

9/06/2022 12:42 - Daniel J.

Happy to see a senior citizen win good retirement ???? money.