Hendersonville Man Wins $100,000, Second Big Lottery Win

Hendersonville -- November 19, 2024: In a stroke of remarkable fortune, Sheldon Capps of Hendersonville has defied

the odds once again by winning a significant lottery prize.

Capps, who previously won $200,000 in July 2020 with a Bonus Bucks ticket, secured another major victory with a $100,000 win from a $5 scratch-off ticket. The ticket, part of the Fire series, was purchased at Norm’s Minit Mart on Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville.

On Friday, Capps made his way to the North Carolina Lottery headquarters to claim his prize. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he walked away with $71,501 in winnings. Reflecting on his unexpected second win, Capps shared his excitement and gratitude, noting how lucky he feels to experience such a rare stroke of fortune not once but twice.

“I couldn’t believe it when I realized I’d won again,” Capps said. “Winning the first time felt like a dream, and now this—it’s incredible.”

Capps’ first lottery win in 2020 brought significant attention to him as a local figure whose story inspired many to try their luck. The Bonus Bucks win helped him make positive changes in his life, and his latest success adds to the narrative that extraordinary luck can strike more than once. While many people may play the lottery for years without a significant win, Capps’ journey demonstrates that, however unlikely, repeat big wins do happen.

Norm’s Minit Mart, the store where Capps purchased his winning ticket, will also receive a retailer bonus for selling the high-value ticket, adding to the community excitement. 

Statistically, winning a significant prize is already rare, and the odds of winning twice are even more extraordinary. Lottery officials frequently emphasize the slim chances of such occurrences, noting that Capps’ experience is a testament to a rare stroke of good luck.

Stories like Capps’ not only draw attention to the unpredictability of lottery wins but also highlight how winnings can create opportunities for financial growth and stability. For Capps, his consistent good fortune underscores the possibility of positive surprises in life.

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