STANLEY, N.C. (WGHP) -- Sean McIntosh, of Maiden, said a 'wild hair' convinced him to buy a $50 scratch-off Wednesday that led to a $10 million prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “If I get a wild hair to do something, I’m going to listen,” he said. ‘Something just told me to buy it’: North Carolina teen wins $2 million after buying lottery ticket at convenience store McIntosh bought the winning $10 Million Spectacular ticket from Jones Exxon Inc. on N.C. 16 South in Stanley. “It was actually the first time I’ve bought a $50 ticket,” he said. “I won $100 earlier on a $5 ticket, so I decided to give it a try.” McIntosh said he didn’t know how to react when he found out he won. “It’s just been a blur since then,” he said. “When you buy it, you never really expect something like this to actually happen.” When McIntosh arrived to collect his winnings, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $500,000 a year over 20 years or take a lump sum of $6 million. He chose the lump sum of $6 million. After state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $4,290,014. McIntosh said he plans to invest his winnings and use it to take care of his children. 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.