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Virginia Powerball winner gives away $150K prize to charity

Virginia grandmother won huge Powerball prize. She's giving it all away.
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RICHMOND, Va. β€” A Midlothian woman who just won a large Powerball prize is sharing the love, and the money, with her community.

The winner, Carrie Edwards, recently won a $150,000 Powerball prize, according to the Virginia Lottery.

She's since decided to donate her winnings to multiple charities.

When she receives her check tomorrow at Virginia Lottery headquarters, she'll announce the three "close to her heart" charities that will collect her winnings.

Watch her story below

Virginia grandmother won huge Powerball prize. She's giving it all away.

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