A storm damaged a house near the intersection of Thomas Gay Road and Seven Paths Road in Spring Hope.
When officers arrived, the child had been pulled out of the water near Randwick Valley Court.
A Franklinton man said he keeps a close eye on the size of the Cash 5 jackpot, and when it got above $500,000, he knew it was time to buy a ticket.
The boy fell into the cafeteria area of Franklinton Elementary on Friday, the school said.
Sheriff Kevin White says shots were fired at his deputies when they arrived.
The effort comes as NC first lady Anna Stein helps launch an initiative to increase awareness of substance use disorder, end the stigma around it, and promote medication for it.