SUFFOLK, Va. – A Suffolk woman’s New Year got off to a fantastic start when she won $100,000 in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle. Stacy Byrd, a first-time player, purchased her winning ticket at the Food Lion on Holland Road.
Byrd was overcome with excitement when she discovered she held the lucrative ticket on New Year’s Day. I started shaking, she revealed to Virginia Lottery officials. I told my friend, and she said ‘You’re lying! You’re lying!’
With her newfound windfall, Byrd plans to tackle some pressing bills and potentially treat herself to a new car. The unexpected prize has brought a sense of relief and joy to Byrd’s life, and she intends to make prudent choices with her winnings.
The Virginia New Year’s Millionaire Raffle offers players a chance to win big at the onset of each year, and Byrd’s story serves as a reminder that good fortune can strike when least expected.
Byrd’s monumental win is undoubtedly exciting for both her and the Suffolk community, as it demonstrates that dreams can come true with a little bit of luck.