STATESVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) -- Sherri Burch, of Maiden, bought a $10 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release.
Burch bought her winning $1,000,000 Bankroll ticket from Countryside Food Mart on Salisbury Road in Statesville.
When Burch arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday, she had a decision to make.
She could choose to receive her prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000.
She chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000. After required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $427,503.
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.
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