A chance stop for orange juice turned into a life-altering moment for Kelly Spahr, a resident of Kernersville, North Carolina. While at the Quality Mart on Piney Grove Road, she noticed new scratch-off lottery tickets and decided to purchase a $20 “Merry Multiplier” ticket, drawn in by its unique folding feature.
To her astonishment, Spahr’s ticket turned out to be a winner, netting her a $250,000 grand prize. Reflecting on her unexpected fortune, she remarked, “It’s a life-changing amount for us. It really helps us out a lot,” emphasizing the significant impact this win will have on her family’s financial situation. She noted that the prize would open up new opportunities for them.
Spahr claimed her prize at the North Carolina Education Lottery headquarters on November 5, and after taxes, she took home approximately $178,756. This remarkable story highlights how spontaneous decisions can lead to extraordinary outcomes, echoing similar tales of lottery winners who stumbled upon their luck during everyday errands.
