**BREAKING: North Carolina Woman’s Birthday Bash Turns into $110,000 Jackpot Bonanza!**
In a stunning turn of events, local resident and self-proclaimed “Queen of Luck” Karen Jenkins turned her birthday into a celebration for the ages, cashing in a whopping $110,000 jackpot winnings at her favorite convenience store in rural North Carolina.
According to eyewitnesses, Jenkins walked into the store, blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, only to be greeted by the store owner’s announcement: “And now, a special birthday surprise… you’ve won the BIG ONE!”
As Jenkins approached the counter, her eyes widened in shock, and she let out a blood-curdling scream that shattered the store’s glass doors (don’t worry, they were insured). The store’s security cameras captured the moment she clutched her chest, exclaiming, “I’M THE LUCKIEST PERSON ALIVE! (Or at least, I think I just fainted and this is all just a dream…).”
The winning ticket, purchased just hours earlier, was for a staggering $110,000 jackpot, which Jenkins plans to use to buy a yacht, a private island, and a lifetime supply of her favorite snack, Cheez-Its.
When asked for a comment, Jenkins was seen laughing hysterically, surrounded by her entourage of cheering friends and family, all clad in “Karen’s Lucky Day” t-shirts.
The convenience store owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was seen crying tears of joy, exclaiming, “This is the best birthday present I’ve ever given! And I get to keep the cake!”
In related news, local businesses are reporting a surge in demand for cake, party hats, and “I’m the luckiest person alive” t-shirts.