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South Carolina learns seeding, opponent for 1st game of 2025 SEC Tournament
Saturday’s slate of games served as the final installment of SEC softball play during the 2025 season. Following those contests came the reveal of the bracket for this year’s edition of the SEC Tournament, which is set to begin on Wednesday, May 6 at Turner Softball Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
South Carolina was among the teams that learned their postseason fates at the conclusion of the weekend’s action. The Gamecocks will enter the SEC Tournament as a No. 7 seed, where it will face the winner of No. 10 seed Alabama and No. 15 seed Auburn in the second round.
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South Carolina has previously faced off against both Auburn and Alabama this season. The Gamecocks suffered a three-game series loss to the Tigers from April 25-27 but earned a series win over the Crimson Tide this past weekend to wrap up their regular season.
South Carolina earned the No. 7 seed over Mississippi State in a third-round tiebreaker between the two teams. The Gamecocks and Bulldogs both finished SEC play with 13-11 records, but their tie could not be broken on head-to-head record, as they did not face each other at any point this season.
The second tiebreaker was the teams’ win-loss records against their highest-seeded common opponent. They both took on No. 1 seed Oklahoma at one point in the season but were swept.
Runs allowed against common opponents served as the third (and final, in this case) tiebreaker. South Carolina and Mississippi State faced five common opponents this year – Oklahoma, Alabama, Ole Miss, Kentucky and Auburn. The Gamecocks allowed 59 runs across 15 games against these teams, while the Bulldogs allowed 65.
South Carolina’s SEC Tournament action will begin on Thursday, May 7. Their inaugual game of the tournament will begin at 8 p.m. and air on the SEC Network.
2025 season at a glance
In addition to its 13-11 record in SEC play, South Carolina went 39-14 overall during the 2025 regular season. Both marks were significant improvements to those of last year, when the Gamecocks entered the SEC Tournament as a No. 11 seed. They had a 33-21 overall record and a 8-16 record against conference opponents before the 2024 postseason.
South Carolina started the 2025 campaign in scorching-hot form, winning its first 20 contests of the season. This run included 12 run-rule victories and a series sweep against Duke, which was ranked No. 8 at the time.
The Gamecocks then hit their first road bump during their opening series against an SEC opponent. South Carolina and Oklahoma were the only two remaining undefeated teams in NCAA Division I college softball before the series began, and it ended in a sweep for the Sooners.
The Gamecocks have since recovered and won series against top-20 opponents – Georgia (No. 13), Texas Tech (No. 12), LSU (No. 3), Ole Miss (No. 19) and Alabama (also No. 19). South Carolina wrapped up their regular season with two victories in a doubleheader against the Crimson Tide on Saturday.
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.
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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.
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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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