A Broadway dancer — who performed in the hit musical “Hamilton” — has been missing for over a week, with police finding his car abandoned near a 500-mile-long trail in a popular South Carolina National Park.
Zelig Williams, 28, was last seen leaving his mother’s Columbia, SC., home on the morning of Oct. 3 and was reported missing when his family hadn’t heard back from the beloved dancer the next day, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said.
Williams was spotted driving around Congaree National Park after being reported missing, prompting authorities to comb the area.
Zelig Williams, 28, was last seen leaving his mother’s Columbia, SC., home on the morning of Oct. 3 and was reported missing when his family hadn’t heard back from the beloved dancer the next day. Marsharia Adams/X
Police said his car was then discovered in a parking lot near an entrance to the Palmetto Trail, a 500-mile hiking trail that runs across the state, near the Congaree National Park on Oct. 4.
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It’s unclear exactly where his car was located in the national park.
The Post has contacted the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Williams stands at 6 ft. tall, has short black hair, a birthmark on his throat, and skin pigmentation on his legs and hands. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and brown slides.
The dancer’s aunt, Christine McLaughlin Barber, told WACH on Monday that the family began to fear something was wrong minutes after Williams left his mother’s home over an odd “SOS ping” from his phone.
Williams was last seen driving around Congaree National Park after being reported missing, prompting authorities to comb the area.Williams had recently moved back to South Carolina from New York City after pursuing his dream of being on Broadway. Instagram/@zeligwill4
“Around 9:50 Thursday morning, he left just normally as he would,” Barber told the outlet. “About ten minutes later, we received an SOS ping from his phone from one of his friends in New York, indicating a crash.”
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The family did not find any evidence of the crash, she told the outlet.
The 28-year-old’s family is now pleading with the public for any information on his whereabouts.
“Words can’t express what our family is going through right now,” McLaughlin Barber wrote on Facebook on Friday. “Please continue to pray pray pray for Zelig to come home safe. WE LOVE YOU ZELIG.”
It’s unclear exactly where his car was located in the national park. Marsharia Adams/X
Concern for the beloved dancer’s safe return has even been echoed by one of Broadway’s brightest stars.
Actor Hugh Jackman pleaded with the fans on his Instagram to come forward if they have any information on what happened to the dancer.
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“Please… if anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of ZELIG WILLIAMS, please reach out to your local authorities,” the two-time Tony-winning performer wrote on his Instagram story along with a photo of Williams.
“ZELIG we love you and are praying for your safe return.”
Hugh Jackman pleaded with the fans on his Instagram to come forward if they have any information on what happened to the dancer. Instagram/ Hugh JackmanWilliams stands at 6 ft. tall, has short black hair, a birthmark on his throat, and skin pigmentation on his legs and hands. Instagram/@zeligwill4
Williams had recently moved back to South Carolina from New York City after pursuing his dream of being on Broadway.
Williams starred in Broadway’s “MJ Musical” from Feb. 2022 to Dec. 2023 and performed in the hit musical “Hamilton” from 2016 to 2017, according to his Playbill profile.
Williams’ performing career began in fourth grade in a school production of “The Wizard of Oz,” Dramatics, a publication of the International Thespian Society, an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students, reported.
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“He went on to Broadway to perform in some very large shows and recently moved back home to share his experiences and help others,” another of William’s aunts, Mieoki Corbett-Jacobs, told WACH.
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.
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Here’s a look at July 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 13 drawing
05-25-36-40-48, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from July 13 drawing
Midday: 8-0-4, FB: 9
Evening: 0-2-7, FB: 2
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Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from July 13 drawing
Midday: 0-2-1-7, FB: 9
Evening: 3-4-7-9, FB: 2
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from July 13 drawing
Midday: 06
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Evening: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from July 13 drawing
01-14-27-37-39
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from July 13 drawing
01-17-31-39-43, Powerball: 22
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Check Powerball Double Play 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.
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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
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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. – Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death triggered a scramble to replace him and prompted the question of what happens next.
On Monday, Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a Statehouse press conference at 4 p.m. to reflect on the life and service of the late senator and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy created by his sudden passing.
Click the player above to watch live.
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The influential South Carolina politician’s death impacts November’s crucial midterm elections and leaves a vacuum in nearly every aspect of the Senate agenda.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday following what his office said was a brief and sudden illness.
“Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” an early Sunday morning statement said. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.”
Graham’s death on July 11 triggers two separate legal processes: one to fill his current seat in the U.S. Senate and another to replace him as the Republican nominee in South Carolina’s upcoming Senate election.
Graham won his party’s nomination in June and was expected to face Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in the November general election.
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Under the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, states may authorize their governors to make temporary appointments when a U.S. Senate vacancy occurs. South Carolina is among the states that allow the governor to appoint an interim senator until a successor is elected.
That means Gov. Henry McMaster would appoint someone to fill Graham’s seat and represent South Carolina in the Senate on a temporary basis. The appointee would serve until a successor is elected and qualified under the procedures established by state law.
A separate process would determine who becomes the Republican nominee for the November election.
Because Graham secured the GOP nomination through a primary election, South Carolina law requires the vacancy to be filled through a special primary election. Section 7-11-55 of the South Carolina Code of Laws states that when a party nominee selected through a primary dies, becomes disqualified, or resigns for a qualifying reason, a special primary must be held to select a replacement nominee.
Under the law, candidate filing opens on the second Tuesday after the vacancy occurs and remains open for one week. The special primary is then held on the second Tuesday after the filing period closes. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election is held two weeks later.
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The law also requires the replacement nominee to be certified at least two weeks before the general election for that candidate to appear on the November ballot. If certification occurs less than two weeks before the election, the office would instead be filled through a special election held after the general election.
The U.S. Senate does not choose Graham’s replacement. According to the Senate’s historical office, the process for filling vacancies is governed by the Constitution and state law, while the Senate’s role is to seat the person selected through those procedures.