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RIEGELWOOD, N.C. (WGHP) — Richard Bryant, of Riegelwood, bought a $5 scratch-off ticket and won $250,000, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.

Bryant stopped at the Scotchman on Old Stage Road in Riegelwood, bought a 20X The Cash ticket and scratched off the top prize.

He claimed his prize on Tuesday.

After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $176,876.