High Point Woman Claims $200,000 Lottery Prize as Triad Prepares for Winter Weather
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Updated: 1:27 PM EST Dec 4, 2025
A High Point woman is celebrating a significant win after claiming the top prize in a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off game, while communities across the Triad region brace for potential winter weather. Hattie Hill won the $200,000 top prize in the High Voltage Cash game and received $143,501 after required tax withholdings, according to a press release.
Hill claimed her prize at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on Wednesday. The High Voltage Cash game, which debuted in October, initially offered four $200,000 top prizes, leaving three remaining to be claimed. The North Carolina Education Lottery reported that education programs in Guilford County benefited from $32.4 million in lottery funds during 2024. Other recent winners in the Piedmont region include a Wilkes County man who won $200,000 playing Spicy Hot Riches and a Winston-Salem resident who secured a $250,000 prize with a 20X The Cash scratch-off ticket.
Winter Storm Preparations Underway in Winston-Salem and Greensboro
As Hill celebrated her windfall, officials in Winston-Salem and Greensboro were actively preparing for the possibility of inclement weather. The City of Winston-Salem is prioritizing road treatment and resident safety as temperatures drop. “Now is the best time to prepare for any winter weather that we might have ahead,” a city official stated.
Brine trucks are being deployed across Winston-Salem to cover over 1,250 miles of roadways, focusing on areas prone to slick conditions, including bridges, overpasses, and steep slopes. Residents are urged to assemble emergency kits with essential supplies like medications, water, and food, and to avoid unnecessary travel to keep roads clear for emergency responders.
“We’d rather be prepared and nothing happened versus something happens and we were not prepared,” one city representative emphasized. Motorists are advised to maintain a distance of approximately 150 feet from brine and salt trucks to ensure the materials effectively reach the road surface.
In Greensboro, leaders are set to outline their winter weather preparation efforts in a public briefing scheduled for 1:00 PM today. The discussion will cover road treatment strategies, equipment readiness, and emergency response plans. A live stream of the event will be available on WXII 12.com and the WXII 12 YouTube channel. You can find the YouTube channel here: [Insert YouTube Link Here].
White Flag Warning Center Activated in Greensboro, School Districts Monitor Conditions
The approaching cold weather has prompted Greensboro to activate its White Flag Warning Center. This activation occurs when temperatures reach or fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more consecutive hours overnight. A shelter will open at First Baptist Church on West Friendly Avenue, providing overnight accommodation for single adults and families from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM tomorrow.
School districts across the Triad are closely monitoring the developing weather situation. In Guilford County, officials have indicated that if any section of the county becomes impassable due to inclement weather, the entire district will be considered impassable. The Assistant Superintendent for School Safety and Emergency Management noted that the district relies on transportation supervisors to report road conditions, including downed trees or icy patches.
Currently, the district can reach approximately 70% of families via phone calls, highlighting the importance of parents signing up for alerts and ensuring their contact information is up-to-date. Parents can verify their contact details with their school’s data manager. The district has provided the following phone numbers for parents to ensure they are not blocked: (336) 370-8100 and 1-855-502-7867. As of now, schools in Guilford County will remain open, but officials will provide updates as conditions evolve.
Breaking News: School Bus Involved in Crash in Greensboro
In a separate incident, Greensboro police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred just before 8:00 AM on Monroe Drive near Berlin Gate Drive. The bus, serving Kaiser Middle School, was carrying 13 students at the time of the incident. .
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