South-Carolina
Drought conditions spread across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) – Recent hot and dry conditions have resulted in the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources upgrading all 46 of the states counties to some level of drought.
Charleston, Berkeley and Beaufort Counties are currently classified as incipient, while Dorchester and Colleton Counties are classified as moderate.
Hardest hit are 15 counties in the Pee Dee Region, including Williamsburg and Georgetown Counties, which have been upgraded from no drought to severe drought. State Climatologist Hope Mizzell said such an increase is unprecedented.
“The weather hasn’t exactly followed the rules over the last month,” Mizzell said. “We experienced a wet winter, a relatively wet spring and then June hit. The rain stopped and thermostat soared.”
Water levels in the Black River and the Little Pee Dee River are reaching critically low levels and conditions will continue to worsen without above normal rainfall in the coming weeks. Since early June, many parts of the state have received less than 2.5 inches of rain.
Joe Ghent, who represents the Pee Dee on the South Carolina Drought Response Committee, said most early planted corn in the region has been lost due to drought. The U.S. Farm Agency in South Carolina said many counties are looking at a 50 percent yield reduction in the corn crop.
If drought conditions continue, the 2024 cotton, soybean and peanut crops will also be affected.
High temperatures and low rainfall have also resulted in an increase in wildfire activity. Between June 1 and July 7, the South Carolina Forestry Commission responded to more than 200 wildfires, 77 percent higher than the state’s 10-year average.
The high number of fires is the result of the rapid evaporation of moisture in plants and soil due to elevated temperatures.
To prevent forest fires, the South Carolina Forestry Commission recommends that South Carolinians postpone outdoor burning whenever possible.
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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 Nov. 20, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 20 drawing
Midday: 2-2-0, FB: 4
Evening: 3-8-7, FB: 7
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 20 drawing
Midday: 4-0-1-1, FB: 4
Evening: 0-8-3-1, FB: 7
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 20 drawing
Midday: 12
Evening: 10
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 20 drawing
02-03-26-29-33
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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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.
West Virginia Mountaineers (5-0) vs. Clemson Tigers (4-1)
Charleston, South Carolina; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: West Virginia and Clemson square off at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Tigers are 4-1 in non-conference play. Clemson scores 84.6 points and has outscored opponents by 26.0 points per game.
The Mountaineers are 5-0 in non-conference play. West Virginia is 4-0 in games decided by 10 points or more.
Clemson makes 46.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.5 percentage points higher than West Virginia has allowed to its opponents (37.5%). West Virginia averages 14.2 more points per game (72.8) than Clemson gives up (58.6).
TOP PERFORMERS: Carter Welling is shooting 70.0% and averaging 11.4 points for the Tigers. Jake Wahlin is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers.
Honor Huff is scoring 17.2 points per game and averaging 2.0 rebounds for the Mountaineers. Brenen Lorient is averaging 12.8 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. – The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash Saturday afternoon.
Troopers said that the crash was reported to have happened at 3:35 p.m. at the intersection of Augusta Road and Matrix Parkway.
Officials said that four vehicles were involved in the crash. A 2019 Jeep SUV was turning left onto Matrix Parkway from Augusta Road when a 2018 Ford pickup truck traveling south on Augusta Road struck the Jeep.
The two vehicles then collided with a 2018 Mitsubishi SUV and 2005 Honda sedan on Matrix Parkway.
According to troopers, the driver of the Ford was not injured. The drivers of the other three vehicles, along with three passengers in the Mitsubishi, were taken to the hospital.
According to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, a rear-seat passenger in the Jeep was taken to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Emergency Department, where he later died from his injuries.
The corner identified the victim as 7-year-old Caius Zaire Blakley from Woodruff.
Spartanburg County School District Four confirmed Blakley was a student at Woodruff Primary School.
The district released the following statement:
This incident remains under active investigation by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in collaboration with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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