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North Wilkesboro man wins top prize from NC Education Lottery scratch-off

A North Wilkesboro man walked away with thousands after buying a $5 scratch-off.
Credit: NC Education Lottery

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — A North Wilkesboro man won big with a $5 scratch-off ticket, the NC Education Lottery announced.

William Watkins bought a $5 Fire ticket from SAR Store on Boone Trail. Afterward, he won the top prize, $100,000.

After tax withholdings, Watkins was able to walk away with $71,251.

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