MANSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Stevie Henderson of Manson is starting off 2019 with a $200,000 lottery win.
"It's a great way to start the New Year," Henderson said. "It's just going to keep getting better from here."
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The Warren County man's good luck started New Year's Day when he stopped by Bullocksville Grocery on Bullocksville Park Road in Manson and bought a $200,000 Back Scratch scratch-off ticket.
"I was so excited when I saw the matching numbers," Henderson said. "I'm just really happy. I can't believe it!"
Henderson claimed his prize Wednesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $141,501. He plans to use some of the money to pay bills. He'll said he'll put the rest in savings.
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The $5 ticket launched in September with six top prizes of $200,000. Two top prizes remain.
Information from the NC Education Lottery.
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