RALEIGH
A retired fire department employee is North Carolina's latest multimillionaire.
Frank Griffin of Asheville came forward Monday to claim his Powerball jackpot, which he plans to take in a single, lump sum that will total about $47 million after taxes.
The 66-year-old Griffin owns a janatorial services company and used to be a driver and engineer for the Asheville Fire Department. He says he wants to take care of his three children and granchildren and take his wife on a trip to Hawaii.
Griffin says he also is planning to play more golf.
The Saturday jackpot was worth a $141 million annuity or almost $70 million in cash before taxes.
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