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‘I started screaming and hollering’, says $1 million lottery winner

September 20, 2018 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 8:26 AM

April Lee of Boomer said a lucky feeling led her to a $1 million lottery prize.

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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are on the rise!

September 18, 2018 Posted by Player at 3:46 PM

Both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $150 million.

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Nash County man trucks around $100,000 lottery prize without knowing it

September 18, 2018 Posted by Player at 3:42 PM

Orlando Jones of Nashville said he drove around a scratch-off ticket worth $100,000 for four days without even realizing it.

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Video: Back Scratch gag gives people a chance to win $1 million

September 18, 2018 Posted by Player at 9:50 AM

Video shows how people react to stranger’s back scratch request

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“I was shocked” Charlotte man says of $121,323 Cash 5 jackpot win

September 17, 2018 Posted by Player at 4:16 PM

When Barry Ritter of Charlotte made a quick stop at a convenience store, he never imagined he’d walk away with a Cash 5 ticket worth $121,323.

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Giveaway: Win Bank of America ROVAL 400 Tickets

September 17, 2018 Posted by Player at 3:40 PM

We’re giving away 25 pairs of tickets to the Drive for the Cure 200 and the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400. Enter on Facebook for your chance to win tickets!

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Wilmington regional office closed on Monday

September 17, 2018 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 8:07 PM

Offices in Greenville, Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte and Asheville to open on normal schedule.

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Lottery headquarters, Greenville and Wilmington offices closed on Friday

September 13, 2018 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 2:34 PM

Regional offices in Greensboro, Charlotte and Asheville open on normal schedule depending on weather conditions.

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Wilmington office closed, Greenville office closes at 1 p.m.

September 13, 2018 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 7:59 AM

Other lottery offices operating on normal schedule at this time on Thursday, Sept. 13.

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Saturday errands take Oxford woman to $200,000 lottery prize

September 12, 2018 Posted by Player at 11:56 AM

A Saturday run for errands set Elaine Pettiford of Oxford on a course that led to a $200,000 lottery prize.

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Wilmington office closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday

September 12, 2018 Posted by Player at 11:24 AM

Office is closing early due to State of Emergency with Hurricane Florence.

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Asheville woman wins $1 million prize

September 12, 2018 Posted by Lucke-Zone at 10:51 AM

Win comes in lottery's new $1,000,000 Back Scratch game.

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Hurricane Florence could impact lottery claim centers

September 12, 2018 Posted by Player at 8:29 AM

Use caution when claiming prizes during the storm

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Nashville man stops for chicken nuggets and burgers, rides away with $200,000 lottery prize

September 12, 2018 Posted by Player at 8:18 AM

For Edward Rackley of Nashville, a stop at a McDonalds drive-through to pick up dinner for his kids led to more than a fast food takeaway.

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With $1 million win, Wake County couple plans for ‘Extreme’ boost to kids’ college funds

September 10, 2018 Posted by Player at 1:07 PM

For Jon Paul Potts and his wife, Renee, from Fuquay-Varina, winning a $1 million second-chance prize means their four kids’ college funds will receive a much needed boost.

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Lottery dollars help schools prepare for students’ return

September 7, 2018 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:00 AM

What does a freshly painted school, a canopy to keep kids dry and safe, and ramps that make classrooms accessible all have in common? They each are necessary, lottery-funded improvements made to an elementary school in Alamance County this summer.

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$250,000 prize means new jeans and drum set for Orange County roommates

September 6, 2018 Posted by Player at 10:42 AM

Roommates Christy Merritt and Kenneth Sword of Efland say a $250,000 lottery prize will help make their musical and retirement dreams come true.

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Gaston County man to get new recliners with $202,442 Cash 5 jackpot

September 4, 2018 Posted by Player at 4:00 PM

Robert Buff of Mount Holly said he can’t wait to get some new recliners after he won a $202,442 Cash 5 jackpot.

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Back Scratch ticket family is exciting on front and surprising on back

September 4, 2018 Posted by Player at 11:05 AM

Each ticket gives you extra chances to win when you turn it over.

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Stanly County man on winning streak, first a fiancée, now a big lottery win

August 30, 2018 Posted by Player at 7:51 PM

Barry Carter of Oakboro said he plans to fulfill his dream of being a homeowner after he won a $250,000 lottery prize.

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