July 23, 2014 By NCEL
The community of Horse Shoe, population 2,351, has lived up to its lucky namesake for Ivan Gilbert, a self-employed painter and two-time big lottery winner.
July 22, 2014 By NCEL
“It really didn’t set in until I came here to claim it today,” Jonathan Osborne said as he looked at his big check. “The dream has become a reality.”
July 18, 2014 By NCEL
“I checked the numbers on my computer the day after the drawing and I was in disbelief,” William Meece said. “This is going to help me make some investments and spend more time with my family. I feel awesome.”
July 18, 2014 By NCEL
“It was the last number on the ticket,” Fannie Easter said. “I looked at it and my hand started shaking. It was like I was frozen.”
July 15, 2014 By NCEL
Ian Wynter, a plumber from Central Islip, N.Y., plans to use the prize he won playing the 50X The Cash game to help his family and save for his children’s education.
July 11, 2014 By NCEL
“It was total shock,” said Louise Hare. “I called my dad and said, ‘Are you sitting down? I think I might have won $250,000 on a scratch-off ticket.’”
July 10, 2014 By NCEL
“It could happen anywhere,” said Thomas Cestaros, store manager of the Food Lion on Six Forks Road. “But just as much as whoever the winner is, I’m floored that the ticket was sold at our store.”
July 10, 2014 By NCEL
“When I saw that I matched the winning numbers, I was in disbelief,” Marilyn Fields said. “I kicked my husband who was asleep at the time and said, ‘Get up! I think I’m a millionaire.’”
July 8, 2014 By NCEL
“I was so excited I couldn’t eat or sleep,” Arneta Belton said. “It feels great and I’m very happy.”
July 8, 2014 By NCEL
“When I first looked at it I thought I was going insane,” Lucila Santana said. “But I kept staring at all of those zeros and it started to become very clear.”