"NC's Pamela Bradshaw Rings in 2024 as Back-to-Back Powerball New Year Millionaire"

Pamela Bradshaw from Clinton, North Carolina, became the first millionaire of 2024 by winning the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year drawing during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" on ABC. This marks the second consecutive win for a resident of North Carolina in this special event. Bradshaw, who had never flown or visited New York before, won a VIP trip there before being randomly selected for the $1 million prize. She plans to use her winnings to purchase a safe and comfortable home for herself. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, reaching an estimated $810 million for the upcoming drawing.