Johnston County man grabs a big jackpot after buying ticket from a Store

A stop at a Johnston County convenience store made a man $1 million richer.

Guerro Anchondo Carmono, of Kenly, bought a $25 Spectacular Riches scratch-off and earned the top prize.

Carmona bought the ticket from Safeway Mini Mart on N.C. Highway 210 in Four Oaks.

Carmona chose the chose the $600,000 lump sum and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $426,067.

Carmona has to reach the nearest lottery headquarters for further documentation formalities and for claiming his winning prize money, lottery officials said.

Also he has only 180 days from the day of the lottery draw to claim the winning prize money and if not claimed then it will be donated to a charity.