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North Carolina lottery winners of $5 million and more could remain anonymousNews Story
Anonymity lottery bill is well on its way to possibly becoming law By Kate Northrop North Carolina lawmakers are heavily considering a bill that would allow all lottery winners of $5 million or more to keep their identifying information hidden from the public. An anonymity lottery bill passed the North Carolina Senate earlier this spring, and with lawmakers set to reconvene the legislative session this fall, it's up to the House to decide next whether it becomes a reality. Senate
Sep 1, 2025, 6:30 am - Todd - Lottery News

Six co-workers split $100,000 Powerball lottery prize in North CarolinaNews Story
Group call reveals win was worth 200 times more than expected By Kate Northrop A group of colleagues walked into their workplace with pep in their step after finding out they collectively won a $100,000 lottery prize in Powerball. Six co-workers are all grins after finding out their $500 Powerball lottery prize won in North Carolina was worth $100,000. The group call themselves The Money Team, and it consists of Dwane Heyward of Georgetown, South Carolina, Keshia Gary of Southern
Sep 8, 2025, 4:08 pm - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina woman bursts out crying after birthdays net her $336,635 Cash 5 lottery jackpotNews Story
Jackpot winner has whimsical plans for spending prize By Kate Northrop A North Carolina woman couldn't stop the tears from flowing after she learned that her lottery numbers based on family birthdays won her a $336,635 Cash 5 jackpot. Using family birthdays for lottery numbers was the way to go for one North Carolina woman, who burst out in tears when she found out she won $336,635 in Cash 5. Barbara Burris of Charlotte sticks to using her own personal numbers when she purchases
Aug 13, 2025, 8:17 am - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina grandmother with injured leg "took off running" after seeing $912,326 lottery winNews Story
Adrenaline kicks in after big win By Kate Northrop An injured leg wasn't stopping one North Carolina grandmother from getting up on her feet and taking a victory lap when she found out she won a $912,326 online lottery jackpot. A North Carolina woman overcame a bad leg to make a celebratory lap around the house after winning a $912,326 digital instant lottery jackpot. Marcella Hooker of Warsaw had decided to put $5 toward one of the North Carolina Lottery's digital instant games,
Jun 20, 2025, 8:03 am - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina Lottery launches Celebrate America Raffle to commemorate 250 yearsNews Story
Online-only raffle to honor 250-year milestone By Kate Northrop As the United States celebrates a quarter-millennium of independence, the North Carolina Lottery is joining the nationwide commemoration with a special Celebrate America Raffle, featuring prize amounts that honor the milestone. North Carolina lottery players can now participate in a patriotic celebration with the exclusive Celebrate America Raffle, honoring the United States' 250th anniversary with a limited number of co
May 28, 2026, 9:10 am - Todd - Lottery News

Family tradition inspires North Carolina woman's $1.2 million lottery winNews Story
I always said I was going to win, but who actually believes it? By Kate Northrop An evening family tradition gave one North Carolina woman the bright idea to try playing a similar lottery game, leading to a win of more than $1.2 million. A North Carolina resident was participating in the nightly ritual she shared with her family one evening when it inspired her to play the lottery and subsequently win a $1.2 million prize. Kathy Lopez of Newport was at home relaxing with her mom
Mar 25, 2026, 8:12 am - Todd - Lottery News

Florida woman's secret to winning $865,811 in the lottery is talking to her phoneNews Story
Lottery player's strategy involves some sweet-talking By Kate Northrop A Florida woman won a $865,811 digital lottery jackpot in North Carolina after her personal strategy worked: give her phone some verbal words of encouragement. A Florida resident spoke her $865,811 lottery win into existence by giving her phone positive words of affirmation during her online play. Shirley Harvey of Naples, Florida, will talk to her phone while playing digital lottery games, something akin to a
Aug 21, 2025, 9:02 am - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina woman collapsed to the floor after second $1 million lottery winNews Story
Second million-dollar win leaves lucky player weak in the knees By Kate Northrop A North Carolina woman buckled to the floor in shock after she won a $1.16 million online lottery jackpot, her second big win of at least $1 million. One North Carolina woman was so stunned by her second lottery win of $1 million or more that her legs gave out from underneath her. Licette Griffin of Greensboro told the North Carolina Lottery about what it was like for her to win a million dollars in
Aug 4, 2025, 9:01 am - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina woman "manifested" $100,000 lottery winNews Story
The power of positive thinking procures a big win By Kate Northrop A North Carolina woman said she manifested a $100,000 win in the lottery after having always believed a big prize would come her way. One North Carolina woman credits the power of suggestion and positive thinking for her $100,000 lottery win, but it didn't stop her from experiencing the shock of a big win. Audrey Peele of Wilmington told North Carolina Lottery officials about how she was certain a lottery prize wo
Aug 10, 2025, 11:09 am - Todd - Lottery News

New lottery number experiment pays off for North Carolina woman with $212,371 Cash 5 jackpotNews Story
Player tries random strategy for first time and wins big on the first attempt By Kate Northrop A North Carolina woman went with a new approach in picking her lottery numbers, and she came out on top with a $212,371 Cash 5 jackpot on the first try. The North Carolina Lottery announced that a $212,371 Cash 5 jackpot winner employed a unique strategy to win the prize. Dorothy Chester of Cedar Grove decided to try picking out her lottery numbers a different way one day, so she made a
Apr 20, 2026, 7:47 am - Todd - Lottery News