GREENVILLE, NC – Marlene Hutchins of Greenville experienced a life-changing moment just minutes before the cutoff for the Cash 5 drawing on Tuesday. Hutchins, who purchased her ticket at 10:49 p.m. using the NC Lottery App, won a $100,000 jackpot, which she discovered after waking up from a nap.
“I almost missed the chance to play,” Hutchins recalled. The excitement kicked in when she checked her phone in the middle of the night, leading to a burst of joyful screams that woke up her children. The convenience of online play, allowing her to buy tickets from home, turned out to be incredibly fruitful for her.
Upon claiming her prize at lottery headquarters on Friday, Hutchins received $71,500 after taxes. Overwhelmed by the win, she expressed disbelief, likening the experience to a dream. With her winnings, Hutchins plans to pay some bills and purchase a car for her daughter, marking a new chapter in their lives.
