Time running out for lucky NC lottery player to claim $25K for life

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Time is running out for one lucky North Carolina lottery player to claim their big prize.

Someone bought a Lucky for Life ticket on Dec. 27 in Brunswick County and won $25,000 for life.

But that person has not claimed their prize, and the winning ticket expires soon.

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"Search everywhere you keep your tickets and double-check any you have to see if you hold the winning ticket," said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the NC Education Lottery. "We hope that whoever purchased this ticket comes forward to claim the prize soon so we can celebrate the big win."

They bought the ticket at E-Z Way Grocery on North Howe Street in Southport.

The ticket matched the numbers on five white balls to win the prize.

The deadline to present the winning ticket at lottery headquarters in Raleigh is 5 p.m. on June 25.