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Alexander County man collects $1 million scratch-off prize

RALEIGH — George Scheide, of Hickory, recently won a $1 million prize by taking a chance on a $50 scratch-off, officials with the N.C. Education Lottery stated in a news release.

Scheide bought a $10 Million Spectacular from Kountry Kwik Stop on N.C. Highway 127 in Hickory.

Scheide chose the lump sum and after taxes, took home $429,014.


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