Pamela Bradshaw, a resident of Clinton, North Carolina, celebrated the New Year as the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year after winning $1 million in the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year drawing during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024.” This marked the second consecutive year that a North Carolinian claimed the $1 million prize in the Powerball promotion on New Year’s Eve. Her good fortune began with a second-chance drawing by the N.C. Education Lottery, which won her a VIP trip to New York City and an opportunity to compete against four others for the $1 million prize.
During a live broadcast, Bradshaw expressed her gratitude by saying “I’m so blessed.” She recounted her emotional trip to New York City, which included her first plane ride and a visit to the Statue of Liberty, describing it as “so incredible.” Bradshaw also revealed her plans to use the prize money to buy a home, expressing her desire for a small, safe, and comfortable space where she can feel secure.
Bradshaw’s heartwarming story of winning the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year drawing and her intentions to use the prize money to purchase a home have captured the attention of people across the country. Her journey from participating in a lottery drawing to winning a VIP trip to New York City and ultimately being crowned the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year highlights the life-changing impact of winning such a jackpot. Her dream of owning a safe and comfortable home is a poignant reminder of the power of good fortune, hard work, and perseverance, inspiring others to hold onto their aspirations and remain hopeful for a brighter future.
