Oct 22, 2024
SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) -- Donald Smiley, of Cherokee, said he couldn’t fall asleep after he won a $150,000 Powerball prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I was so excited, I didn’t even know what to do,” Smiley said. “I definitely couldn’t sleep.” Western North Carolina man wins $200,000 top prize after buying $5 scratch-off at convenience store Smiley, a retired Army veteran, bought his winning $3 Quick Pick ticket from Catamount Travel Center on U.S. 441 North in Whittier. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball in the Oct. 9 drawing to win $50,000. Because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit. “I was like, ‘Am I reading this right,’” Smiley said. “I’m still so excited.” He arrived at lottery headquarters on Monday to claim his winnings After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $107,251. Smiley said he plans to use his winnings to pay some bills. 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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