Top Story Editor's Pick Kannapolis man hits the jackpot after sister dreamed he would win FROM STAFF REPORTS May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024 Updated Jun 9, 2025 0 David and Cherie Atwell hold the ceremonial check in honor of his winnings. N.C. Education Lottery Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FROM STAFF REPORTS RALEIGH — Kannapolis resident David Atwell said a dream his sister had foreshadowed his $837,187 Cash 5 jackpot win Saturday night.kAm“x? 96C 5C62> x 7@F?5 2 3F?49 @7 8@=5[” 96 C642==65] “x 8F6DD 5C62>D 5@ 4@>6 ECF6]”k^AmkAmpEH6== D2:5 96 92D 2=H2JD 925 =F4< @? 9:D D:56]k^AmkAm“|J 72>:=J 2=H2JD D2:5 x H2D E96 =F4<:6DE @?6 :? E96 72>:=J[” 96 =2F8965]k^AmkAmpEH6== 3@F89E 9:D =F4<J S` E:4<6E 7C@> y:77J "F:< @? $=@@A pG6?F6 :? z2??2A@=:D] w6 >2E4965 2== 7:G6 ?F>36CD E@ H:? E96 ;24<A@E] %96 @55D @7 >2E49:?8 ?F>36CD @? 2== 7:G6 H9:E6 32==D 2C6 ` :? hea[dhg]k^Am People are also reading… Kannapolis beer and BBQ joint to permanently close. Here’s the last chance to visit End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns NC constitutional amendments on 2026 ballot. Here's what you should know Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027 Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career Three Rivers Land Trust protects 84 acres along the Rocky River in Cabarrus County ‘You won the jackpot!’ Concord woman shocked when store clerk reveals her big win Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service In a shaky economy, college dropout finds financial security installing HVAC Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAm“x H2D DEF??65[” 96 D2:5] “pE 7:CDE x D2H E96 ;24<A@E H6?E 324< 5@H? E@ S`__[___ D@ x <?6H D@>6@?6 9:E :E] x 925 ?@ :562 :E H2D >6]”k^AmkAmpEH6== 4@F=5 32C6=J 4@?EC@= 9:D 6>@E:@?D H96? 96 7@F?5 @FE 96 H@? E96 ;24<A@E]k^AmkAm“w6 H2D 9@==6C:?8 D@ >F49 :E D42C65 E96 42E[” pEH6==’D H:76[ r96C:6[ D2:5]k^AmkAmw6 4=2:>65 9:D AC:K6 2E =@EE6CJ 9625BF2CE6CD |@?52J :? #2=6:89 2?5[ 27E6C C6BF:C65 7656C2= 2?5 DE2E6 E2I H:E99@=5:?8D[ E@@< 9@>6 Sdhg[dh`]k^Am kAmpEH6== D2:5 96 A=2?D E@ 8:G6 D@>6 >@?6J E@ 9:D 49FC49 2?5 A2J D@>6 3:==D]k^Am kAmr2D9 d :D @?6 @7 D:I =@EE6CJ 82>6D :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 H96C6 A=2J6CD 92G6 E96 @AE:@? @7 3FJ:?8 E96:C E:4<6ED 2E 2 C6E2:= =@42E:@? @C H:E9 ~?=:?6 !=2J E9C@F89 E96 =@EE6CJ’D H63D:E6 @C H:E9 E96 }r {@EE6CJ ~77:4:2= |@3:=6 pAA] %F6D52J’D ;24<A@E :D S`a_[___]k^AmkAmu@C 56E2:=D @? 9@H S`d]f >:==:@? C2:D65 3J E96 =@EE6CJ >256 2 5:776C6?46 :? r232CCFD r@F?EJ =2DE J62C[ G:D:E k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^HHH]?4=@EE6CJ]4@>Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmHHH]?4=@EE6CJ]4@>k^2m 2?5 4=:4< @? E96 “x>A24E” D64E:@?]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year. Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns Cabarrus County is facing another shake-up in its top leadership with Commissioner Larry Pittman’s resignation. Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Neighbors pulled the sister to shore but could not find the man after he went under the water. Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing The plan also includes opening three new stores previously announced in Kannapolis, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie. Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year The chain didn't say which stores would be closing. Watch Now: Related Video WSU study sheds light on marijuana use for stress relief El Niño threatens California beaches, homes and coastal roads El Niño threatens California beaches, homes and coastal roads TikTok drops appeal against UK fine for allowing underage users on platform TikTok drops appeal against UK fine for allowing underage users on platform Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthroughs Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthroughs
End of an era: NC DMV eliminates stickers, routine paper registration on Oct. 1. Here's why The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
Cabarrus County sees more top leadership turnover as commissioner resigns Cabarrus County is facing another shake-up in its top leadership with Commissioner Larry Pittman’s resignation.
Man drowns in Lake Norman while saving his sister from overturned kayak Neighbors pulled the sister to shore but could not find the man after he went under the water.
Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing The plan also includes opening three new stores previously announced in Kannapolis, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie.
Apparel chain Cato says it will close 120 stores by the end of the year The chain didn't say which stores would be closing.