A retired nurse from North Carolina wins a big jackpot in Powerball lottery

A retired nurse from North Carolina has claimed the latest Powerball jackpot worth an incredible $344.6 million.

The lucky winner, identified as LeAnn W., purchased the winning ticket from a convenience store in Brunswick County and was in disbelief when she realized she had won.

LeAnn W. opted to receive her prize as a lump sum payment of $223.3 million after taxes. She has expressed her gratitude for the win and stated that she plans to use the money to help her family and to make donations to charitable organizations.

The convenience store that sold the winning ticket will also receive a bonus of $50,000 for their contribution to the big win.

LeAnn W.'s jackpot win is one of the largest in the history of the North Carolina lottery, and serves as a reminder of the life-changing opportunities that can be provided by lotteries.