GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Cathy Stroupe, of Bessemer City, bought a $30 scratch-off and won a $3 million prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Stroupe bought her winning ticket from Kingsway #5 on South 14th Street in Bessemer City.
When Stroupe arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to collect her prize, she had a decision to make.
She could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $150,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.8 million.
She chose the lump-sum amount of $1.8 million.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $1,278,189.
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Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night.
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