Clayton man nearly cries after $250,000 scratch-off win

CLAYTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Clayton man won a $250,000 prize from a $50 scratch-off ticket while on his way to work.

Kevin Pavel purchased the winning 500X The Cash ticket Monday at Bull Market 123 on Airport Boulevard in Morrisville.

"It was amazing. I was about to cry," Pavel said. "It was a good hit."

When Pavel told his wife about the win, she did not believe him at first. He said he had to show her a photo of the ticket.

Pavel visited North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters Monday to claim his prize. After state and federal tax withholdings, he took home more than $180,000.

He said he plans to use the money to pay bills and save for retirement.

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