$1 million lottery ticket nearly thrown out by N.C. woman

North Carolina woman wins $1 million off convenience store scratch-off: 'Started screaming'

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) -- Melissa Johnson, of Hendersonville, was about to throw out a $10 scratch-off when she scanned it and realized she had won $1 million, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “My heart was beating so fast,” Johnson said. “I started screaming.” Johnson bought her winning ticket from Rock Convenience on [...]

$1 million lottery ticket nearly thrown out by N.C. woman

A North Carolina woman said she was preparing to throw out a lottery ticket when she decided to scan it and discovered it was a $1 million winner.