"They said we may have unclaimed money. So we plugged in his computer thing, and he did," said Kitty Rominger, of Winston-Salem.
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And the Romingers weren't alone. Since the fair began October 17, 185 claims have been filed and the state will shell out more than $97,000 in unclaimed property.
This is the first year you can file the claims right on the spot without filling out paperwork.
"It could be a last paycheck that didn't get forwarded through the mail," said Dale Folwell, state treasurer. "It could be a rent deposit somebody was due back. Or it could be a life insurance policy that someone took out and they never told them they were the beneficiary of that."
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Private citizens aren't the only ones getting money. The North Carolina Special Olympics received a check Thursday worth $3,000 in unclaimed property.
"Since we're paying for all of the travel, all of the facilities, the hotels and meals this $3,000 is going to come at a great time," said Keith Fishburne, NC Special Olympics.
Whether it's a large or small amount, it's your money and the state is ready to cut a check.
"I might get two candy apples," Rominger said.
If you're not able to make it to the fair, you can check to see if you have any unclaimed property at NCCash.com.