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South Carolina football, Shane Beamer land 4-star WR Sequel Patterson over Georgia, Tennessee
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football has landed four-star wide receiver Sequel Patterson from the class of 2026.
Patterson is rated the No. 5 player in South Carolina in the 247Sports Composite rankings and the No. 15 athlete (multiple possible positions) in his recruiting class. He picked the Gamecocks and coach Shane Beamer over Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky.
The 6-foot, 165-pound versatile wide receiver is from Fort Mill, South Carolina and plays for Indian Land High School. According to MaxPreps, he had 441 rushing yards on 76 carries (5.8 yards per carry) as a junior to go with 758 receiving yards and 52 receptions. He combined for 10 touchdowns.
He revealed his decision June 26, then posted a video on X with more details on his decision June 27.
“In high school, I knew I had something special,” he said in the video. “That’s when I wanted to come somewhere I could be developed. Later in high school I realized I could graduate early. That’s when I knew I had to find a coach that was right for me. And that’s when I realized where home is and I am here right now.”
The video ended with him sitting with South Carolina wide receivers coach Mike Furrey, taken during his official visit on June 20.
This is the ninth class of 2026 commit for Beamer, and the second from Fort Mill. J’Zavien Currence, a four-star safety and the No. 1 recruit in the state, committed to South Carolina on Oct. 17. He plays for South Pointe High School, which is about 20 miles from where Patterson plays.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@gannett.com and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC. (WLOS) — The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the fifth victim in a car crash that killed five people, including an off-duty Greenville Police Department sergeant.
Arturo Lean Munoz, 64, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, has been identified as the fifth victim in the crash.
5 KILLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA CAR CRASH, INCLUDING A POLICE SERGEANT
As previously reported, the collision that occurred in the morning hours of Friday, May 15, on Highway 101 involving two cars, a Ford SUV and a Toyota SUV.
On Friday, the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified four of the five killed, including:
- Deborah Sue Wyatt, 50, of Duncan, S.C
- Max Douglas Wyatt Jr., 46, of Duncan, S.C.
- Greenville Police Department Sergeant Ashley Munoz, 35, of Woodruff, S.C.
- Maria Del Rosario Munoz, 62, Greenville, S.C.
Deborah Sue Wyatt and Max Douglas Wyatt Jr. were the occupants of the Ford SUV. Deborah was pronounced dead at the scene, the coroner’s office said. Wyatt Jr. was pronounced dead at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center at 4:06 a.m.
Ashley Munoz, Maria Del Rosario Munoz and Arturo Lean Munoz were the three occupants of the Toyota SUV who were pronounced dead at the scene.
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As previously reported, Diana Munoz, a sergeant for the Greenville Police Department, was a passenger in the crash and was airlifted to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Ashley Munoz and Diana Munoz have two small children and were returning from vacation when the accident happened.
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 May 16, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 16 drawing
08-37-40-44-65, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from May 16 drawing
Midday: 8-4-6, FB: 2
Evening: 7-3-9, FB: 8
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from May 16 drawing
Midday: 5-1-4-7, FB: 2
Evening: 7-0-1-3, FB: 8
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 16 drawing
Midday: 04
Evening: 01
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from May 16 drawing
05-16-25-36-38
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 16 drawing
11-21-27-41-59, Powerball: 18
Check Powerball Double Play 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.
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer said earlier this offseason that the Gamecocks would keep their transfer portal options open this spring. That has proven to be true.
Last month, USC added transfer portal kicker Malik Orsan to supplement the special teams position battles and add multi-year depth.
On Saturday, another portaler with multiple years of eligibility remaining landed with the Gamecocks.
Following a visit to Columbia that began on Thursday, former Stetson offensive lineman Vincent Chen committed to South Carolina. He will join the team this summer.
Chen’s decision to transfer to Carolina will make him the team’s 13th new offensive lineman of the offseason. To go with three high school signees and a junior college addition, Chen will be the ninth transfer portal blocker to join new offensive line coach Randy Clements’ room.
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Making his ascent to the SEC more impressive, Chen is still relatively new to football. He never played the sport until his upperclassman years at DeLand High School in Florida. Previously a basketball player, track athlete, and weightlifter, he adapted to the gridiron quickly.
As a player, Chen is a 6-8, 328-pound tackle. He saw action in 18 games across two seasons at Stetson, first winning a starting job as a true freshman in 2024. Chen was the Hatters’ primary starting left tackle in 2025.
On film, Chen shows off a strong base and heavy hands that allow him to stone pass rushers. He also has the size to make an impact as a run blocker.
Because he has played just two years, Chen has multiple seasons of college eligibility left. He adds real depth to a position room that will graduate at least seven offensive linemen after the 2026 season.
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