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Virginia woman wins lottery while husband is on shutdown furlough

By Ben Hooper
Carrie Walls of Virginia won a $100,000 lottery jackpot and a new vehicle while her husband, a federal employee, is on furlough due to the government shutdown. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Lottery
Carrie Walls of Virginia won a $100,000 lottery jackpot and a new vehicle while her husband, a federal employee, is on furlough due to the government shutdown. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Lottery

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Jan. 14 (UPI) -- A Virginia woman whose federal employee husband is currently furloughed can breathe a little easier after claiming a $100,000 lottery jackpot.

Ashburn resident Carrie Walls, whose husband is not currently being paid due to the government shutdown, won $100,000 plus a new SUV in the Virginia Lottery's Ford Expedition Plus $100K Promotion.

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Walls' ticket was drawn out of more than 554,000 entries in the drawing.

"I cried. I couldn't believe it," Walls said.

She said the new money and vehicle will allow her family to take a trip to Walt Disney World.

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