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Thursday, 06 January 2011 13:24

City man wins $500,000 scratch off


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City man wins $500,000 scratch off

Robert Merritt, who owns an industrial piping company in his hometown of Roanoke Rapids, could  barely contain himself when he realized he had won the top prize on his $500,000 Jingle Jackpot ticket.

After scratching the ticket in his truck, which he purchased at Bobby’s Grocery on Bolling Road in Roanoke Rapids, he drove home to tell his wife, according to a North Carolina Lottery press release.

“I was trembling,” Merritt said. “It feels nice. I can’t believe this.”

Merritt plans to deposit his winnings, worth $340,003 after taxes, into a savings account. As of Monday, one top prize remains in the game.

 

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0 #5 bill 2011-01-11 03:03
Couldnt have happened to a better fellow. Very smart and hard worker in the construction industry. Worked with and around him for years.You have to play to win.
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0 #4 akameme24 2011-01-11 00:32
I didn't play so I can't complain that I didn't win
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0 #3 Maureen 2011-01-10 22:07
Sore,

Ever hear the phrase, "The harder I work, the luckier I get"? Maybe luck smiles on those who deserve it because they work so hard in life.
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-3 #2 SORE 2011-01-10 20:54
HOW COME A WEALTHY MAN ALWAYS WINS BIG.... WHAT A SHAME!
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0 #1 James Debro 2011-01-06 17:55
Man...isn't he lucky? I definitely wish that I was in his shoes right now.
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