Sanford Man Grabs $100k in Powerball Lottery Win

It wasn't the big billion-dollar win, but a Sanford man did manage to grab $100,000 in the Powerball.

James Blalock of Sanford got his $3 ticket at the Short Stop on Carbonton Road. He matched four white balls and the red Powerball in the October 18 drawing.

After state and federal taxes, he walked away with a handy $71,251. Not bad off a $3 investment.

Players can buy Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery's website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

Ticket sales from draw games like Powerball made it possible for the lottery to raise over $1 billion last year for education. For details on how $4.7 million raised by the lottery made a difference in Lee County in 2022, visit www.nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

Get ready, Fayetteville! This Halloween 2023 is going to be spooktacular! Foxy 99 is set to host our Annual Halloween Take-ova Trunk or Treat Event at Super Beauty World on October 28th! This year it's going to be bigger than ever, but we're not the only ones with big Halloween plans. Here's a rundown of all the exciting events shaping up.

But in addition to the official hours, there's something for everyone in Fayetteville this Halloween. Don't miss out on these fantastic celebrations!

Come join the Foxy 99 Team at Super Beauty World on Saturday, October 28th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a trunk or treat! We want to see your costume and give you a treat!

For Halloween, Foxy 99 and Super Beauty World will be providing children a safe alternative for Trick or Treating! We are inviting children and their parents to dress up and Trick or Treat at Super Beauty World – 3615 Sycamore Dairy Road in Fayetteville!

Be there! October 28 in the parking lot right off Bragg Blvd. We can’t wait to see all of your amazing costumes!

https://townofhopemills.com/351/Halloween-in-Hope-Mills

Monster Bash: Experience a chilling walk at the Halloween at the BOO-tanical Garden 2023 as it transforms into a haunting spectacle with eerie spectres and haunting sounds.

https://www.capefearbg.org/event/halloween-in-the-boo-tanical-garden/2023-10-26/

Trick-or-Treat on Hay Street: This beloved local event presented by Cool Spring Downtown District sees local businesses handing out treats to trick-or-treaters.

https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/downtown-trick-or-treat/

NC Halloween Half Marathon & 5K: Lace up your running shoes and join in these exciting races in Fayetteville on October 29.

https://www.raceentry.com/north-carolina-halloween-half-marathon-and-5k/race-information

Halloween Revels "Moonlight Mischief" series: Check out this amazing event at the historic 1897 Poe House starting from October 19th!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-revels-moonlight-mischief-at-the-1897-poe-house-tickets-692518931767

October Family Fun Day: Sign up as a volunteer at the Rick Herrema Foundation for this fun-filled event on October 21st.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-sign-up-for-october-family-fun-day-tickets-639362920707

Gallberry Corn Maze: For some corny fun, visit this Halloween Corn Maze and Fun on October 20th, 22nd, and 28th in Hope Mills.

https://gallberrycornmaze.com/