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South Carolina Loses 4-Star Commit Peyton Dyer: USC Trojans To Flip Recruit?
The USC Trojans are a contender for class of 2026 four-star cornerback Peyton Dyer. It was announced earlier this week that Dyer decommitted from the South Carolina, keeping his recruitment open. Dyer had been committed to South Carolina since November of 2024.
Other schools that the Trojans will be battling with for Dyer are the Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs.
Peyton Dyer is a 6-0, 190 pound cornerback out of Duluth, Georgia. Dyer is rated as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 27 cornerback in the class of 2026 per 247Sports Composite. Dyer has official visits set for USC, Georgia, and South Carolina coming up this June. On3 national scout Cody Bellaire evaluated Dyer.
“Peyton Dyer is a menace when the football is in the air and he proved it on Friday nights as a junior…Was able to break up 12 passes this past season and come down with an interception,” Bellaire said. “Dyer has great size for the position to pair with his tremendous ball skills.”
Dyer visited Georgia’s campus earlier this year and he had this to say to On3’s Chad Simmons.
“I had a great time at Georgia. I met with coach (Kirby) Smart…We talked about a lot of things,” Dyer said. “We watched some film and they are one of my top schools. I will be taking an official visit there.”
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Coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans have been knocking recruiting for 2026 out of the park. The Trojans currently have the No. 1 ranked 2026 recruiting class per 247Sports. Something of note about this class is the five highest rated players that have committed to USC are all on the defensive side of the ball; linebacker Xavier Griffin, cornerback RJ Sermons, defensive lineman Simote Katoanga, defensive lineman Jaimeon Winfield, and cornerback Brandon Lockhart.
The Trojans defense has been held under scrutiny since Lincoln Riley took over in 2022. USC’s defense got a major boost in 2024 with the addition of defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. Lynn’s defense allowed an average of about 10 points less per game in 2024 than they did in 2023.
Things looks to be on the upward trajectory for the Trojans in 2025. This starts with the new approach USC has taken to running their program in this day in age of college football. USC hired Chad Bowden from Notre Dame to become the general manager.
Since that move was made, it is like a switch has been flipped in Los Angeles. The evidence is there with the high level recruits they have been receiving commitments from. While these players won’t even be in the building for another full season, there is still a sense of momentum building for the future of USC’s program under Riley.
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.
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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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