Raleigh Resident Wins $1.1 Million Cash 5 Jackpot
A Raleigh resident has won the $1.1 million Cash 5 jackpot with a ticket purchased at a Food Lion on Strickland Road.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 29, 2026 — A resident of Raleigh has become the latest millionaire after winning the $1.1 million Cash 5 jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased from a Food Lion store located on Strickland Road in Raleigh. The exact identity of the winner has not been disclosed, nor has the date of purchase or the date the winning numbers were revealed.
The Cash 5 game, operated by the North Carolina Education Lottery, requires players to match five numbers drawn to win the top prize. While the prize amount has been confirmed as $1.1 million, specific details regarding the winning numbers or the retailer’s commission are not immediately available.
The Food Lion store where the winning ticket was sold is situated on Strickland Road, a major thoroughfare in Raleigh. The North Carolina Education Lottery typically provides a portion of ticket sales to support public education programs across the state. Retailers that sell winning tickets of a certain value often receive a bonus from the lottery commission, though this was not specified in the information available.
Further details about the winner’s claim process and the prize disbursement are expected to be released by the North Carolina Education Lottery in accordance with their policies. The North Carolina Education Lottery encourages winners to seek financial advice before claiming large prizes. The specific Food Lion location that sold the ticket was not identified beyond its general location on Strickland Road.
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