WHITSETT, N.C. (WGHP) — Jerry Miller, of Whitsett, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won half of a $785,068 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Miller bought his winning ticket on the lottery’s website.
He matched all five white balls in Friday’s drawing to win the jackpot.
Judy Slocum, of Winston-Salem, won the other half of the jackpot.
Miller arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect his prize.
After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $279,681.
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.
