September 8, 2014 By NCEL
Alvin Shaw claimed a $100,000 lottery prize on Monday, which happens to be his wedding anniversary. Thanks to his good luck, Shaw said, he might take his wife on a cruise. “It’s exciting to win,” he said.
September 8, 2014 By NCEL
Patrick Lingo, an assistant manager at an auto repair shop, said winnings means he can save for retirement and his son’s college fund. He also his winnings would also be used to pay off his auto loan and make home repairs.
September 8, 2014 By NCEL
“You hope one day you will win like this," said Clinton Jones of Kernersville. "I don’t play figuring I will win. I play it as a fun thing, hoping I will win.”
September 8, 2014 By NCEL
Something about a morning fishing trip with a brother gave John Wright of Alexander County a “good feeling” so he bought two lottery tickets on the way home and landed $2.6 million as his catch of the day.
September 5, 2014 By NCEL
Randel Holland, a Raleigh businessman, woke up at 3 a.m. Friday, checked his Cash 5 tickets and had a hard time getting back to sleep after seeing he was one of three winners of Thursday’s Carolina Cash 5 jackpot of $474,405.
September 5, 2014 By NCEL
Beginning Sunday, North Carolinians who enjoy lottery games will have a choice of a new draw game, All or Nothing, that will offer chances twice a day to win a top prize of $250,000.
September 2, 2014 By NCEL
Victoria Anthony, a Navy veteran from Oak City in Martin County, said she was left “speechless” over the Labor Day weekend when one of her lottery tickets turned out to have a $150,000 prize.
September 2, 2014 By NCEL
Ernest Thorb Jr. of Clayton is the fourth player to win the $1 million top prize in the Millionaire 7’s game. He purchased the lucky ticket at Raceway 991 on South Saunders Street in Raleigh.
August 28, 2014 By NCEL
Nasir Arif is the latest player to win the top prize in the Caesars instant scratch-off game.
August 28, 2014 By NCEL
“Hitting the jackpot is a good feeling" Robert Gallen said. "But I never feel bad playing the lottery because I know the money is helping education.”