Forsyth County Mother Plans College Support After $150,000 Powerball Win

A Forsyth County mother is planning to put a $150,000 Powerball prize toward her children's college expenses after a North Carolina win tied to the Aug. 22, 2026, drawing.

The NC Education Lottery identified the winner as a mother from Forsyth County and said the $150,000 prize will help with her children's college costs. The stated plan gives the win a defined purpose centered on education expenses for her family.

The prize came from the Powerball drawing held Aug. 22. North Carolina had one $150,000 Powerball prize in that drawing, connecting the Forsyth County winner to the state's sole prize at that amount for the event.

The $150,000 value resulted from Power Play. The prize level applied after matching four white balls and the Powerball, with a 3X multiplier attached to the prize.

The Aug. 22 drawing produced the numbers 13, 31, 54, 57 and 65, with Powerball 23. Readers seeking current draw information can visit the latest Powerball results.

For the Forsyth County winner, the prize is intended to support a specific family goal rather than an unspecified future use. The NC Education Lottery's account links the $150,000 award to the mother's plan to help cover college expenses for her children.

The drawing's North Carolina result was defined by both the matching numbers and the Power Play multiplier. Matching four white balls and the Powerball established the prize-winning combination, while the 3X multiplier set its value at $150,000.

The Forsyth County prize was part of the Aug. 22 Powerball drawing and stands as the one $150,000 Powerball prize recorded in North Carolina for that drawing. The winner's intended use means the funds are expected to assist with her children's college expenses.