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APEX, N.C. (WGHP) — Katherine Robinson, of Apex, won a $162,826 Fast Play jackpot the day before her 68th birthday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
“What a great birthday present,” Robinson said.
Robinson, a retired middle school teacher, bought her winning $10 ticket at the Publix on Kelly Road in Apex.
“I got so excited. I couldn’t even believe it,” she said.
Robinson arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect her prize.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $115,626.
She said she planned to use some of the money to replace windows in her house.
