Mystery Mega Millions winner shows up to claim her prize at NC lottery headquarters

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Since the lottery declared that someone had won the reward in January, the person has remained anonymous.

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Vaughn matched the numbers on five white balls to win her reward in the drawing on January 13th, according to organisers.

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