Columbia, South Carolina, September 18, 2025
News Summary
A woman who purchased a scratch-off ticket at Food Lion won $200,000, while a man in Mount Pleasant claimed an $811,000 Pick 4 prize. The latest lottery draws in South Carolina revealed significant wins across various games, highlighting the excitement of participation in state lotteries. Players are urged to claim their prizes within the established guidelines.
Columbia, South Carolina — September 17, 2025
South Carolina residents participated in the latest lottery drawings on September 17, 2025, with several big prizes claimed and winners emerging across different games. The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results for numerous draw games, providing details about the winning numbers, prize claim procedures, and recent jackpot winners.
Major Lottery Results and Winning Numbers
In the evening Powerball draw, the winning numbers were 07, 30, 50, 54, and 62, with a Powerball of 20. The Power Play multiplier was 2, doubling the potential winnings for some tickets. The Powerball Double Play result was 21.
Additionally, Palmetto Cash 5 revealed winning numbers of 08, 19, 47, 51, and 58, with a Powerball of 21. This ticket was sold at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road, and it won a $170,000 jackpot after the September 12 draw.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 Plus Results
For the midday Pick 3 Plus draw, the winning combination was 3-4-4, with an FB (Fireball) of 9. The evening Pick 3 Plus had 8-1-9 with an FB of 2. These numbers can lead to smaller, more frequent wins for players who purchased tickets for these draws.
Pick 4 Plus results showed winning combinations of 5-1-0-8 (midday), with an FB of 9, and 7-1-4-3 (evening), with an FB of 2. Players holding tickets matching these numbers can claim prizes according to the established guidelines.
Other Notable Winnings and Claims
A woman who purchased a scratch-off ticket at Food Lion in Roebuck recently won $200,000, though she was less interested in the associated Clemson Jackpot game. Instead, she preferred the orange tickets and managed to net a post-tax amount of approximately $140,000.
In Mount Pleasant, a man claimed a substantial $811,000 Pick 4 prize after playing a set of numbers he selected based on intuition. He played 1-7-3-1 across 162 tickets in August. Subsequently, another customer at the same retail location also used these numbers and won $25,400, highlighting the potential influence of number patterns and hunches in lottery play.
Prize Claim Procedures and Deadlines
Prizes can be reported based on their amount, with the claiming process categorized as follows:
- Up to $500: Redeem directly at any authorized retailer.
- $501 to $100,000: Mail a signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the lottery’s Claims Center.
- Over $100,000: Winners must claim in person at the South Carolina Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, bringing their identification and Social Security card.
All prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the drawing. Detailed claim guidelines are available on the official South Carolina Education Lottery claim page.
Summary
The recent lottery activity in South Carolina has seen notable wins across multiple games, including large jackpots and smaller prize claims. Residents continue to participate actively in state lottery games, with recent winners securing significant amounts, some exceeding six figures. The Lottery advises players to claim their prizes promptly and follow the official procedures for each prize category.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WLTX: Columbia Area Convenience Store Sells Winning Ticket
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- Sun Herald: National Lottery News
- ABC News 4: Lowcountry Man Wins Record Lottery
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