Wilkes County man collects $100,000 scratch-off win

September 19, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:19 AM

William Watkins of North Wilkesboro took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize.

Watkins bought his lucky Fire ticket from SAR Store on Boone Trail in North Wilkesboro.

He arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,251.

7 COMMENTS

9/21/2023 09:21 - stan m.

congratulations from Taylorsville

9/21/2023 08:59 - Kathleen M.

Congratulations to you and you’re family,

9/20/2023 12:54 - SONIA S.

Congratulations

9/20/2023 01:36 - Trudy G.

Congratulations William Watkins

9/19/2023 10:39 - Vivian p.

Congratulations William. Enjoy your winnings. Way to go!!!

9/19/2023 06:53 - Joe S.

Congrats from Charlotte! :)

9/19/2023 02:57 - Douglas H.

Fantastic win William, congratulations

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