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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 - 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 - 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 - Lottery News

Retired North Carolina farmer played "in every drawing" for 10 years, wins $2M Powerball prizeNews Story
A decade of consistency: loyalty finally rewarded By Kate Northrop A retired farmer from North Carolina said he's played in every Powerball lottery drawing for the last ten years, and his consistency came to a head when he finally won a $2 million prize. Dietrich Kilpatrick's dedication to the lottery is unwavering, telling North Carolina Lottery officials that he's participated in every Powerball drawing for a decade. And while it may not have been the jackpot, his persistence w
Mar 23, 2026, 10:08 am - Lottery News

North Carolina man's Christmas gifts turn into $1 million second-chance lottery winNews Story
Holiday tradition delivers the best Christmas present six weeks late By Kate Northrop A North Carolina man's Christmas miracle might have been delayed, but a $1 million second-chance lottery win made it worth the wait. One North Carolina lottery fan was eager to make the best use of his Christmas gifts even if they didn't pan out like he had hoped. His approach was well-awarded when he found out he won a $1 million second-chance prize in the lottery. Ray Abbott of Raleigh always
Feb 18, 2026, 8:41 am - Lottery News

North Carolina siblings split $200,000 lottery win in "pact" made years agoNews Story
Long-standing agreement between brother and sister holds real weight By Kate Northrop A North Carolina sister remained true to her word after buying a lottery ticket that turned out to be worth $200,000 and voluntarily splitting the winnings with her brother. Two North Carolina siblings are sharing the glory of winning a $200,000 prize in the lottery after one of them struck it big on a scratch-off ticket. Years ago, Ivan Barrett of Goldston and Beverly Berryman of Sanford made a
Feb 10, 2026, 10:03 am - Lottery News

Millionaire for Life multi-state lottery game to replace Cash4Life and Lucky for Life in FebruaryNews Story
Here's what we know about the upcoming for life draw game By Kate Northrop The new Millionaire for Life multi-state draw game is just around the corner, which will offer the jackpot of a lifetime. Millionaire for Life is set to debut in just a month, as Lottery Post first announced last October. As we say goodbye to Lucky for Life and Cash4Life for good, here's what we know so far about the new multi-state for life game that will replace them. Players in 31 jurisdictions will ha
Jan 24, 2026, 8:52 am - Lottery News

"I can't believe it!" North Carolina man hugs store clerk after winning $2 million prizeNews Story
Celebration of pure joy erupts in store after prize reveal By Kate Northrop A North Carolina lottery winner experienced a moment of unbridled delight upon discovering his $2 million win, embracing the store clerk who sold him the ticket. It was all smiles, hugs, and celebrations in a local convenience store when one North Carolina man discovered he had won $2 million on a lottery ticket. Sheldon McDougald of Broadway stopped at the Circle K convenience store on Broadway Road in S
Jan 14, 2026, 7:43 am - Lottery News

North Carolina couple to go on honeymoon after 31-year delay thanks to $1 million lottery winNews Story
31 years of marriage, no romantic getaway until $1 million prize changes that By Kate Northrop After 31 years of marriage, a North Carolina couple will finally get to go on their long-awaited honeymoon thanks to a $1 million win in the lottery. A North Carolina woman was ecstatic to tell her husband that they could finally go on their honeymoon after she found out she won $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket. Cheryl Bach of Holly Springs was at the Harris Teeter grocery sto
Oct 16, 2025, 8:43 am - Lottery News

North Carolina woman's son correctly guesses her $100,000 lottery winNews Story
Son makes astounding prediction in the backseat of the car By Kate Northrop A North Carolina mother said her son's prediction of her $100,000 lottery win gave her a car ride she'll remember forever. One North Carolina woman was stunned as she watched a $100,000 lottery prize unfold before her very eyes right after her son correctly guessed her win. Emily Praytor of Lexington will never forget the car ride on a Saturday night when she, her husband, and her son were on the road whi
Oct 2, 2025, 6:41 am - Lottery News