x
Breaking News
More () »

Rockingham County woman wins $100,000 prize off $20 scratch-off ticket

The winning ticket was purchased at a Sheetz in Reidsville.
Credit: North Carolina Education Lottery
Ellen Wilson won a $100,000 prize off a $20 scratch-off ticket.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — An Eden woman has won a large chunk of change after purchasing a scratch-off ticket in Reidsville.

Ellen Wilson purchased the $20 ticket from the Sheetz on Freeway Drive in Reidsville and ended up winning a $100,000 prize.

Wilson claimed her prize Friday and came away with $71,506 after taxes.

According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, the ticket Wilson won on — Big Cash Payout — has already paid out two $2 million top prizes and five $100,000 prizes since debuting in July 2023.

MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS 2

Download the WFMY News 2 APP from your Apple or Google Play store.

ADD THE WFMY+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE

ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for WFMY.

Amazon Fire TV: Search for WFMY to find the free app to add to your account. You can also add the app directly to your Fire TV through your Amazon account.

Before You Leave, Check This Out