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

February 20, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 8:51 AM
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David Sutton of Kinston took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 top prize.

Sutton bought his lucky 20X The Cash ticket from Prime Food Mart on Rouse Road in Kinston.

He arrived Thursday at lottery headquarters to claim his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $180,026.

The 20X The Cash game debuted in January with 15 $250,000 top prizes. Thirteen $250,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

Lenoir County has received state grants totaling $52 million from monies raised by the lottery to help build a new middle school. For details on other ways money raised by the lottery made a difference in Lenoir County, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.


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2/20/2026 03:50 - Berry B.

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