GREENSBORO, N.C. — To celebrate WFMY News 2 turning 75 this year, we are opening the News 2 Vault.
On this day in 2006, people all across the state were preparing for the launch of the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Stores started receiving tickets to distribute when the lottery launched the following day. Lottery proceeds are dedicated to educational programs, like college scholarships and the state's pre-k program.
Before the state lottery, many people in the Triad drove to Virginia to get their lotto fix.
Powerball launched in May of 2006; Mega Millions didn't launch in North Carolina until 2010.
By April 2022, the lottery has raised 9 billion dollars for education programs.
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