A lucky woman from Harnett county grabs $1 million recently in scratch off

A Lillington woman won $1 million in the North Carolina Education Lottery. Eladhandro Williams bought a $30 scratch-off Millionaire Maker ticket and won a $1 million prize.

Williams bought her ticket from Cape Fear Beverage on Old Road in Lillington.

At lottery headquarters Friday, Williams chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000 and, after taxes, took home $427,509.

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.