North Carolina Lottery Win Is A Tribute To Late Father
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This North Carolina Lottery winning story is kind of rare. I don’t usually read a story about a winner and the first word that pops in my head be, “heartwarming.” However, that’s the case here.
I’ve often thought of how I could do something or carry on some tradition to honor my father when the time comes that he’s no longer with me (and please let that be many years from now). He’s a professional photographer. Taking pictures is what he does, it’s what he loves. Perhaps, I’ll do something with that. I’m certain when my days are over, my son will do something with the game of golf. It’s what I do-what we’ve done together, it’s what I love.
Two years ago, Charlotte’s Alan Aguilera lost his father. His dad loved to play the lottery. So, in tribute to his dad, Alan continued to play because it’s what his father did, it’s what he loved to do.
According to WCNC, Aguilera bought his lucky $3 Quick Pick ticket for the June 24 Powerball drawing using Online Play. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. His prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit.
On Monday, Alan Aguilera claimed his prize at The North Carolina Lottery headquarters. After both the state and Uncle Sam got their tax taste satisfied, his take home was $106,876. Alan’s plans for the windfall include an impeding medical procedure and then to put the rest in savings. And I assume to keep playing to honor his dad’s passion.
North Carolina Is One Of The Luckiest States For The Lottery
There are some states that are luckier than others. There is no doubt about it. North Carolina made the list of 15 lucky states in the United States, according to OLBG. Everyone has fantasized about winning the lottery, whether it’s the Mega Millions or the Powerball. Whether you’re planning a lavish vacation, buying a house, treating a loved one, giving to charity, or all of the above, when we buy a ticket we always have a little bit of hope and our imaginations go wild when we hear about the unclaimed winning ticket…
When it comes to winning big on the lottery, which states are the luckiest? To determine where in America has the greatest likelihood of winning the big bucks, OLBG analyzed all lottery winners in the U.S. with a jackpot of $300 million or more. You can see the top 15 states below.
Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.