South-Carolina
South Carolina Fans Furious Over Geno Auriemma’s UConn NCAA Championship Statue Quip
The UConn Huskies celebrated their 2025 NCAA championship victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks with a rally on their home court on April 7.
At one point, Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma took the podium and shared a story that is now going viral.
“We’re downstairs, we’re in the patio area, and I looked around, and I started counting all the former [UConn] players that was there at one time, sitting in a group like these guys, just hanging out… I was watching, I was counting. And by the time I finished counting…”
He then went on to list many of the former players he saw and how many NCAA championships they won before continuing, “So all the guys that had one [championship], they had to sit in the back of the bus.
“Most other places, if you win one national championship, they build a statue to you outside the building. Here, they won’t even let you get to the front of the bus,” he then added before noting that he ultimately counted 27 national championships among that group of players.
“Most other places, if you win one national championship, they build a statue to you outside the building. Here, they won’t even let you get to the front of the bus.”
Geno Auriemma tells a story about seeing some of his former players on the bus after yesterday’s game 😂 pic.twitter.com/ZGu5jO3o2B
— UConn on SNY (@SNYUConn) April 7, 2025
This clip has found South Carolina fans, and many are taking Auriemma’s joke about statues as a reference to A’ja Wilson (who won one NCAA championship with the Gamecocks) having a statue outside of South Carolina’s stadium. And they are really not happy about it.
“Babe, A’ja Wilson is a SC native.
“Changed the trajectory of that program. She stayed HOME. She’s loved there. She doesn’t have a statue just because she won a natty. Like, we get that right?” one fan wrote.
Babe, A’ja Wilson is a SC native.
Changed the trajectory of that program. She stayed HOME. She’s loved there. She doesn’t have a statue just because she won a natty. Like, we get that right? https://t.co/C8WBx0D5F0
— Savannah 𐚁 (@__Savannah_) April 7, 2025
Another added, “Y’all so simple minded fr. A’ja didn’t just get a statue built for only ‘winning a national championship’.”
Y’all so simple minded fr. A’ja didn’t just get a statue built for only “winning a national championship”. https://t.co/cWeWv28Hv1
— C’loco (@malicenwndrlnd4) April 7, 2025
“YEAHH that rivalry gonna heat up some more dawg lol,” wrote a third.
YEAHH that rivalry gonna heat up some more dawg lol https://t.co/Tw6KrqvW0V
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) April 7, 2025
It’s really hard to imagine Auriemma was trying to throw shade at A’ja Wilson or the Gamecocks with this innocent joke. But South Carolina fans clearly think otherwise.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A ceremonial bill signing was held We Wednesday for a new law that enhances penalties for harming police animals in South Carolina.
H.3034 – also known as Fargo’s, Hyco’s, Rico’s, Coba’s, Wick’s, Mikka’s, and Bumi’s Law – was passed and ratified by state lawmakers in May.
The bill is named after seven police K-9’s lost in recent years acros South Carolina.
Gov. Henry McMaster later signed the bill into law, with it going into effect on May 15.
The law makes killing or severely injuring a police animal, such as a K-9 or horse, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
It also states that anyone convicted of that crime must pay back the full cost of the animal – including buying a new one, training and any veterinarian bills. The law also makes it a crime to fire at a police vehicle if an animal is inside.
Police are also required by law to keep detailed records when a K-9 bites or causes injury.
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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 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 2 drawing
15-26-43-48-60, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 8-7-6, FB: 6
Evening: 3-8-3, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 2-8-6-6, FB: 6
Evening: 7-1-4-4, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 2 drawing
01-04-05-07-34
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.
South-Carolina
South Carolina store owner found not guilty of murder in fatal shooting of Black teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Chikei Rick Chow has been found not guilty by a South Carolina jury on murder charges in the shooting death of a Black 14-year-old in Columbia.
Chow was charged in the May 28, 2023, shooting death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton outside Chow’s Shell gas station on Parklane Road.
Carmack-Belton ran from the store while being chased by Chow and his son, according to prosecutors.
Authorities said the pair pursued the teen after accusing him of stealing four bottles of water from the store.
Chow shot Carmack-Belton once in the back after his son claimed the teen had a gun. He was arrested the following day.
In November 2025, a judge denied Rick Chow immunity under South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law and also denied bond, ruling the 60-year-old store owner was a danger to the community and a flight risk.
The ruling came after prosecutors presented surveillance video and photos in court showing Carmack-Belton running from the store. Authorities said the allegation of theft was not supported by surveillance video.
Chow has served three years in prison.
The unanimous decision came Monday evening after eight hours of deliberation.
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