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Statesville woman wins $200K in $5 instant lottery game

STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Statesville woman won the top prize of $200,000 after taking a chance on a $5 instant game, Power 5s.

JoAnn Mosher said she purchased a ticket at Cashion's Quick Stop on North Old Statesville Road in Huntersville.

Mosher claimed her prize Tuesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and took home $141,501 after required state and federal taxes.

The Power 5s game started in August with five top prizes of $200,000, and two top prizes remain to be won.