MORGANTON, N.C. (WGHP) -- Ashley Abee, of Morganton, bought a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I saw one zero then another zero then another,” Abee said. “I just kept looking at it over and over again.” Greensboro man wins $150,000 after buying $5 scratch-off at convenience store Abee bought his lucky Emerald 8s ticket on Wednesday from the Walmart on North Green Street in Morganton. “It really was overwhelming,” Abee said. He arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to claim his prize. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $143,001. Abee plans to put his winnings into savings. 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.