North Carolina Woman Wins Powerball First Millionaire of the Year on Live TV

Pamela Bradshaw's unexpected reaction to her win, including a kiss for host Ryan Seacrest, goes viral as she plans to use her winnings for a new home.

Pamela Bradshaw, a resident of Clinton, North Carolina, won $1 million during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest celebration, becoming the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year.
Bradshaw's win marked her first visit to New York City, where she was one of five individuals flown in for the chance to win the prize money on TV.
Upon winning, Bradshaw collapsed on stage and then proceeded to kiss Seacrest, causing a stir online and making the moment go viral.
Bradshaw plans to use her winnings to purchase a home, expressing her desire for a small, safe cottage.
This is the second consecutive year that the New Year’s Eve Powerball recipient has hailed from North Carolina.