Local Carteret County Man Secures $150,000 Win on Beloved Scratch-off Game
In an extraordinary windfall of fortune, a Carteret County man fetched himself a life-changing sum of
$150,000 via his beloved scratch-off lottery game. The man, identified as Charlie Crooms from Beaufort, expressed his excitement over the unexpected win, with plans to celebrate the occasion in style with his family.
Passion for Puzzle Scratch-Offs Leads to Mega-win
Crooms, who harbors an unceasing love for crossword puzzle scratch-offs, was inevitably led to this significant lottery win. Having declared these games as his only mode of participation in the lottery, Crooms sees the crossword scratch-offs as beyond mere gaming. “I always liked the crosswords because they’re just fun,” Crooms poetically stated in the face of his impressive win.
The winning $5 Power Cashword ticket came from a local Speedway store located on Beaufort’s Live Oak Street. It was clear that while Crooms was aware of his win, he was still oblivious to the magnitude of it at the time. “I knew I won something but I actually didn’t even know how much,” he managed to convey amidst peals of laughter.
Celebration Time for the Crooms Family
With the massive win, Crooms intends to celebrate big and with his whole family. “I want to get the whole family together and take them out,” expressed the newly minted lottery winner. “And it’ll all be on me.”
The official stamp on his win was put when he arrived at the lottery headquarters this Monday to claim his prize. After the necessary tax withholdings, Crooms found himself richer by $107,251. Interestingly, the Power Cashword game, which gave Crooms his enormous win, debuted only in October and already had six $150,000 top prizes. Out of these, three $150,000 prizes are yet to be claimed.
Lottery Proceeds: A Boon for Education
Carteret County has been significantly benefited from the lottery scheme, receiving $14.9 million in grants. This funding, raised from the lottery, has been an immense help in school construction. Lottery funds have proven instrumental in bolstering the educational facilities within the county. Accomplishing goals across educational programs continues to be a testament to the role that the lottery plays in strengthening academic infrastructure.
The lottery’s role in local education development can be better understood by visiting the official lottery website. Interested individuals can view the ‘Impact’ section to see more about the lottery’s contributions to local education.
Life Takes a Turn for Crooms
A mundane day transformed into the unexpected for Charlie Crooms as his humble $5 investment fetched him a huge return. His passion for crossword puzzle scratch-offs has definitely paid off in leaps and bounds. This comes as a happy reminder that sometimes, our favorite pastimes can reward us in the most surprising ways.
Author: STAFF HERE OUTER BANKS WRITER
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