Jason Carter, of Morrisville, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $100,000 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Carter bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Circle K on Davis Drive in Morrisville.
His numbers matched all five white balls in the Aug. 7 drawing.
He arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect his prize.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $71,256.
Where can I get the latest lottery numbers?
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.
You can also find the lottery results online on the FOX8 website.