South-Carolina
Political Targeting by South Carolina Grand Jury? – FITSNews
by WILL FOLKS
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Earlier this year, U.S. Marine veteran and small business owner Jesse Turner – who is running for a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives this month – was indicted on drug trafficking charges by the statewide grand jury.
Turner claimed his business was a victim of the selective enforcement of South Carolina’s hemp laws – and that he was politically targeted ahead of this month’s partisan primary elections in the Palmetto State.
Turner paid a visit to our studio this week ahead of his upcoming race for S.C. House District 11 (.pdf) to discuss the charges filed against him.
“I absolutely think this is political, not from my opponent, but from the system itself,” he told us. “Essentially, they don’t want me in office, they don’t want somebody that’s going to make a difference, they want somebody in there that’s just going to rubber stamp everything, and that’s going to go along with the flow. I’m for change. I see the way things are going. We’re not (moving) in the right direction at all, on like on any statistic whatsoever.”
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“They’re targeting me because I’m refusing to back down,” Turner continued, adding “we live in a de facto police state.”
According to Turner, he believes the Palmetto State needs to revisit its position on marijuana legalization.
“I think at the bare minimum it needs to be medically legal in the state,” he said. “Should it be recreationally legal? Also, yes – but I think that needs to go to the people and not decided by legislation.”
The status quo? Unacceptable…
“We’re mandating that a doctor prescribe addictive opioids that kill 80,000 people a year, but we won’t let them have a natural alternative?” he said. “That’s insane to me.”
The underlying drug case against Turner being investigated by the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), while his prosecution – and the prosecution of his two co-defendants – is being led by Creighton Waters, chief of the statewide grand jury and the lead prosecutor on the famed ‘Murdaugh Murders’ case.
Keep it tuned to FITSNews as we track this case through the Palmetto State’s court system….
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR…
Will Folks is the founding editor of the news outlet you are currently reading. Prior to founding FITSNews, he served as press secretary to the governor of South Carolina. He lives in the Midlands region of the state with his wife and eight children.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 4 drawing
Midday: 1-6-9, FB: 9
Evening: 3-1-2, FB: 2
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 4 drawing
Midday: 4-4-4-1, FB: 9
Evening: 8-6-3-0, FB: 2
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 4 drawing
Midday: 09
Evening: 01
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 4 drawing
14-23-33-36-39
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – South Carolina voters will soon head to the polls in what’s already been a historic primary election.
Here’s key information to know via the South Carolina Election Commission:
WHEN IS ELECTION DAY?
June 9
WHEN ARE POLLS OPEN?
Polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Voters will be asked to present one of the following forms of photo identification to the polls:
- SC Driver’s License
- SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card
- Includes SC Concealed Weapons Permit
- SC Voter Registration Card with Photo
- US Passport
- Federal Military ID
- Includes all Department of Defense Photo IDs and the Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Card
WHERE DO I VOTE?
You can find your polling place on the South Carolina Election Commission website.
HOW DO I CHECK MY VOTER REGISTRATION?
You can check your voter registration on the South Carolina Election Commission website.
CAN I SEE MY SAMPLE BALLOT?
You can check your sample ballot on the South Carolina Election Commission website.
CAN I BRING MY CHILD?
Yes, children under 18 are allowed to accompany their parents in the voting booth.
WHAT ABOUT ABSENTEE BALLOTS?
Absentee ballots must be returned to your county voter registration office no later than 7 p.m. on the day of the election.
ARE EXIT POLLS LEGAL?
Yes, exit polls are legal and participation is voluntary. They are not conducted by the South Carolina Election Commission or county boards of voter registration/elections. If you feel threatened or intimidated by a pollster, report it to your precinct’s poll clerk.
HOW CAN I FILE A COMPLAINT?
Report any concerns to a poll manager or your county voter registration and elections office as soon as possible. You can also contact the South Carolina Election Commission.
CAN CANDIDATES TAKE PEOPLE TO THE POLLS?
Yes, candidates and their representatives are allowed to give a voter a ride as long as it’s only being done to help them vote. No one can offer a voter anything of value in exchange for voting.
WHEN WILL RESULTS BE REPORTED AND VERIFIED?
WIS will report election results in real time when polls close. County election boards will determine if any provisional ballots will be counted on the Friday following the election. The South Carolina Election Commission will then certify the results, making them official.
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South Carolina sees early voting records in opening two days
Record early voting in South Carolina: 56,000 (May 26), 34,000 (May 27). Early voting ends June 5; primary is June 9.
South Carolina voters will head to the polls in less than a week to vote in the 2026 primary election, which determines candidates moving on to the general election in November.
This year’s primary election will happen on June 9. South Carolina registered voters will be able to choose a Republican or a Democratic ballot, and their votes will decide the party’s candidate nominees for election day on Nov. 3.
When are SC polls open for 2026 primary election?
Early voting for the primaries run from May 26 to June 5, and the polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Primary election day is June 9, and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A runoff election will happen on June 23 if no candidate running in each race gets more than 50% of the vote.
Where do I vote and what do I need to take?
Voters can find their polling place and sample ballots on the South Carolina State Election Commission’s website. A sample ballot shows which races and candidates will appear on a voter’s election day ballot.
South Carolinians will also need to bring a photo ID to the poll, which can include a South Carolina driver’s license, a state department of motor vehicles ID card, a federal military ID or a U.S. passport.
Which offices are on the ballot?
South Carolina will elect several high-profile seats this year, including governor, the U.S. House of Representatives, and one seat in the U.S. Senate. All seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives and five seats in the Greenville County Council are also up for election this year.
Spartanburg County will elect three county council seats and the chairman position. Seven seats in the Anderson County Council are up for election this year, but only five seats have contested primaries.
South Carolina attorney general, state treasurer, secretary of state, comptroller general, education secretary and agriculture commission are also up for election.
Bella Carpentier covers the South Carolina legislature, state, and Greenville County politics. Contact her at bcarpentier@gannett.com
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