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Updated: 1:35 PM Oct 9, 2009
Laid-Off Wilson County Man, Wife Win $1 Million
Ricky and Regina Whitaker of Stantonsburg bought the lucky ticket on Tuesday, the first day of the new "$200 Million Extravaganza" game.
Posted: 1:34 PM Oct 9, 2009 |
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An unemployed Wilson County man and his wife are $1 million richer, after making a big win in the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Ricky and Regina Whitaker of Stantonsburg bought the lucky ticket on Tuesday, the first day of the new "$200 Million Extravaganza" game. They bought the $20 ticket at the Stantonsburg Friendly Mart on Moyton Drive.
The million dollar ticket was actually the couple's second winning ticket. Their first ticket won them $25 so they decided to use their winnings and try their luck again.
The couple will receive 20 annual payments of $50,000, less taxes. They've already received their first check of $34,006.40.
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Posted by: BJ
Location: Rocky Mount
on Oct 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM
You know, God doesn't make any misktakes and I am so very happy for you and your family. Now I know that mines in on the way and I can say I am debt free. No more bills---- Oh Yea! Invest wisley
Posted by: Disgusted
Location: NC
on Oct 10, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Congrats!!! Glad to hear U R going to put some of your kids thru college! After taxes, if it is doled out in increments like they said, they will have approx $2,500 to $3,000. per month. If he has no job now and can't find one, that's not a lot of money folks. Let's be happy that they can keep a roof over their heads and the lights on!! It's the best $20.00 investment I have ever heard of!! By the way, what's the difference in them bying a lottery ticket than people that R unemployed and (as U stated) "living off the gov" smoking, drinking and bying junk food to munch on. Don't throw stones if ya live ina glass house. U may find yourself in the same situation one day. I'm just sayin'!!
Posted by: Susan
Location: Kinston
on Oct 10, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Congratulations! I'm happy for you!
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