A lucky Buncombe county man wins $100,000 recently in scratch off lottery

Cameron Mertens of Candler took a chance on a $25 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Mertens bought his lucky Extreme Cash ticket from Sand Hill Grocery on Sand Hill Road in Asheville.

He claimed his prize at lottery headquarters last Monday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,507.

The winning ticket has sparked a wave of excitement and speculation within the community, as neighbors and friends eagerly try to uncover the identity of the fortunate winner.

The unexpected windfall promises to be life-changing for the lucky resident, who can now look forward to a brighter and more prosperous future.

Lottery officials encourage the winner to come forward, validate their ticket, and begin the process of claiming their substantial prize.