Midlands, South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A local woman from the Midlands area recently claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at J and S Food Mart. This comes alongside a $170,000 unclaimed Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot from a ticket bought at Southeast BP. Community excitement continues to grow with these significant lottery events highlighting ongoing opportunities for winnings in the region.
Midlands, South Carolina — Significant Lottery Winnings Unclaimed and Won in Recent Draws
Two major lottery prizes have recently been awarded and remain unclaimed or newly won within the Midlands area of South Carolina. A $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot from a ticket purchased at Southeast BP on Garners Ferry Road is awaiting its winner, while a local woman has secured a $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased at J and S Food Mart on Forest Drive. These recent events highlight the ongoing presence of substantial lottery prizes in the community.
Unclaimed Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot
The $170,000 jackpot stemmed from the Palmetto Cash 5 drawing held on Friday, September 12, 2025. The winning numbers for that day were 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. The ticket matching all these numbers was bought at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road. Despite the substantial prize, the winning ticket has yet to be presented to claim the winnings. The current deadline for claiming the jackpot is 180 days from the drawing date.
The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are approximately 1 in 850,668, making it a rare event for a single ticket holder to secure the full prize. Lottery officials emphasize that claimants must present valid winning tickets within the allotted timeframe to receive their winnings. The ongoing jackpot for the next Palmetto Cash 5 drawing is currently $120,000.
Recent Million-Dollar Scratch-Off Winner
In a separate, notable event, a woman from the Midlands area won $1 million after purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket from J and S Food Mart #8 at 5413 Forest Drive. Her journey to the jackpot began when she initially bought one ticket, played unsuccessfully, and subsequently returned to purchase a second ticket. That second ticket was the winning one, securing her a life-changing sum of money.
The woman has publicly announced her plans to use her winnings to pay off outstanding debts and to save the remaining amount for future needs. The winning ticket was part of the Million Dollar Mania scratch-off game, which boasts odds of approximately 1 in 1,530,000 for winning the $1 million prize.
J and S Food Mart received a $10,000 commission from the sale of the winning ticket, reflecting the store’s role in facilitating the lottery transaction. The store’s receipt of the commission illustrates how lottery sales can benefit local retailers and contribute to community funding.
Impact of Lottery Revenues on Education and Community Funding
Funds generated through South Carolina’s Education Lottery support a variety of public purposes, including the funding of education initiatives, prize payouts, retailer commissions, and payments to contractors involved in the sale of tickets. The lottery remains a significant source of revenue for state-funded programs and community projects, with a portion of each ticket sale directed toward these efforts.
Summary of Current Lottery Outlook
The Midlands community is currently witnessing an exciting phase of lottery activity, with a substantial unclaimed jackpot and a recent million-dollar winner. Participants are encouraged to check their tickets regularly and to claim their prizes within the designated claim period. The next Palmetto Cash 5 drawing promises a prize of $120,000, maintaining community interest in upcoming lottery events.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
- WLTX
- Live 5 News
- WBTV
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Google Scholar: Lottery Odds
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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