Fontella Smith won $321,419 in Wednesday's drawing, and she is making plans to see LeBron James, her favorite basketball player, play in Los Angeles.
"It's something I always dreamed of," said Smith.
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She bought her lucky ticket at Refuel 174 on Knightdale Boulevard in Knightdale.
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Smith claimed her prize at lottery headquarters Friday and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $230,620.
The odds of winning the jackpot were 1 in 962,598.
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She said she will fly to Los Angeles to watch James and the Lakers play this season.
"I am so excited," Smith said.