Lottery winner ‘about had a heart attack’ after scratch-off reveals big prize in NC
_fitted.jpeg "Dana Pruitt plans to use her winnings for her retirement, according to lottery officials.")
Dana Pruitt went to the store recently with a specific purchase in mind: a scratch-off lottery ticket.
But when the 62-year-old got to the Mayberry Mart on East Pine Street in Mount Airy, North Carolina, she got some disappointing news.
“They were sold out of my first choice,” Pruitt told North Carolina lottery officials, according to a Wednesday, Oct. 26, news release.
Pruitt settled for her second choice, a $30 Fabulous Fortune ticket, according to officials. Then, she walked outside and scratched her ticket right in front of Mayberry Mart.
“When I scratched it I about had a heart attack,” she told officials. “It shocked me.”
Pruitt had scratched off a huge surprise: a $100,000 win.
On Wednesday, Pruitt collected $71,019 after taxes from the North Carolina lottery headquarters. She said she plans to save the money for retirement, but she might take a trip to New England before then, according to officials.
“This is the best win I’ve ever had,” Pruitt told officials. “I’m still in shock to be honest with you.”
Mount Airy is about 40 miles northwest of Winston-Salem.
This story was originally published October 26, 2022 at 4:33 PM with the headline "Lottery winner ‘about had a heart attack’ after scratch-off reveals big prize in NC."
