Summary
A man in North Carolina won $800 in the lottery but couldn't collect his prize because the state believed he owed debts he didn't have. After a TV news investigation, the error was corrected, and he received his winnings.
Key Facts
- Carl McCain of North Carolina won $800 from the lottery on November 4.
- He was unable to claim his prize due to alleged debts to Lenoir County and Wayne County.
- McCain had never been to the mentioned counties and reported no actual debts.
- The issue arose due to another man's name linking mistakenly to McCain's Social Security number.
- After a TV news reporter investigated, the error was fixed, and McCain got his prize.
- The exact cause of the mix-up is unclear, possibly mistaken identity.
- Despite the problem, McCain plans to keep playing the lottery.
