South-Carolina
South Carolina women plead guilty to charges related to trafficking of minors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Two South Carolina women have been convicted after pleading guilty to charges related to the trafficking of three minors.
Monesha Tatayana Lapri Gary, 24, of Clinton, and Rebecca Melanie Perry, 30, of Columbia, pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy in federal court in Columbia.
Evidence presented in court showed both women worked with co-defendants Antonio Marquis Nicholson and Terrell Counts to exploit the three minors in the commercial sex trade from at least December 2022 through August 2023.
Officials said Nicholson and Perry recruited one minor victim who was a runaway at a hotel and drove her across state lines, told her that she was going to work in commercial sex, bought her lingerie, took photos of her, advertised her for commercial sex on the internet, and arranged for customers to exploit her at hotels in the Columbia area and elsewhere in the state.
According to a press release, two minors were recruited near a high school.
Officials said members of the conspiracy used the internet to advertise the victims and carry out the crime.
Nicholson is accused of setting prices, collecting proceeds, deciding which minor victims would receive some portion of the proceeds, and how much they would receive.
Gary reportedly chatted with customers as if she was a minor victim, took a minor to another city to be exploited, collected proceeds, and turned them over to Nicholson all while the minor was multiple states away from her family. Perry helped similarly.
One victim was allegedly physically assaulted, and several of the members of the conspiracy carried guns and distributed drugs around the victims.
Under a plea agreement, Gary and Perry agreed to pay restitution to the victims.
United States District Judge Sherri A. Lydon accepted the guilty plea and will sentence Gary and Perry. An indictment is pending against Nicholson and Counts.
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COLUMBIA — South Carolina football transfer running back Sam Williams-Dixon has been suspended from the program after he was arrested June 13.
Williams-Dixon is facing multiple charges, according to Richland County judicial records.
He is facing three charges of breaking into a motor vehicle, three charges of criminal conspiracy and one charge of grand larceny between $2,000-$10,000.
As of 1:30 p.m. ET on June 14, the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center web site listed him as being detained.
Williams-Dixon is listed as Sam Dixon on South Carolina’s roster. He is a redshirt sophomore who came to the Gamecocks in January after starting his career at Ohio State. He’s from Pickerington, Ohio. In two seasons he has 10 career carries for 62 yards.
“We are aware of the situation and per athletic department policy, he is suspended indefinitely,” a said South Carolina athletic department spokesman said in a statement.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.social
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 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 13 drawing
03-13-44-50-53, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 13 drawing
Midday: 9-0-9, FB: 9
Evening: 9-3-6, FB: 8
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 13 drawing
Midday: 5-0-1-3, FB: 9
Evening: 9-4-9-1, FB: 8
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 13 drawing
Midday: 05
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 13 drawing
02-04-10-20-25
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 13 drawing
24-55-56-57-67, Powerball: 15
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.
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.
Police say they responded to reports of gunfire at Haywood Mall and located two victims who have been transported to the hospital.
South Carolina police said two people were shot in a Greenville mall on June 13.
Greenville police responded to reports of gunfire at Haywood Mall and located two victims who have been transported to the hospital, according to police Sgt. Johnathan Bragg. Several people were detained.
Police and the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office cleared the mall. No other shots have been fired since officers arrived on the scene.
A year ago, Haywood Mall released a statement saying it would be stepping up security following several reports of fighting at the mall.
“The safety and security of our shoppers, retailers, and employees is our highest priority,” according to the June 2025 statement from the mall to the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network.
Authorities also stepped up security in and around the retail center, including increasing the police presence, the statement said.
Contributing: Terry Benjamin II, Greenville News
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