The South Carolina escort, 61, rushing to Tampa to soothe Hurricane Milton evacuees: ‘I will bring my rain boots’

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October 9, 2024

The South Carolina escort, 61, rushing to Tampa to soothe Hurricane Milton evacuees: ‘I will bring my rain boots’

By Sara Mcgiff For Dailymail.Com

Published: 20:21 BST, 9 October 2024 | Updated: 21:26 BST, 9 October 2024

A 61-year-old South Carolina escort is rushing to Tampa, despite Hurricane Milton rapidly approaching Florida, to soothe evacuees.

‘As you are possibly packing up & leaving Tampa /Clearwater / St Pete I will be heading to you,’ Grace Taylor wrote in Sunday post on X, noting that she would be in town from Wednesday to Friday.

‘I will bring my rain boots,’ she added.

Taylor announced in a follow-up post on Tuesday that she was nearing Tampa, noting that her son ‘isn’t sure if I’m crazy or have a death wish.’

‘I’ll be around for more than just your carnal pleasures…’ she wrote.

Grace Taylor, 61, announced that she would be in Tampa starting Wednesday, when Hurricane Milton is expected to bring winds of 145mph

Taylor said on Tuesday that she was nearing Tampa

Taylor added that she originally had a flight to Florida on Wednesday, ‘but I can kiss that goodbye’ thanks to Milton. Pictured: Cars leaving St. Petersburg on October 7

‘For other providers, If you need help cleaning up post storm please reach out. I’m happy to lend a hand.’

Taylor is apparently familiar with hurricanes, saying in a post on Monday that the ‘storm here in SC pretty much wiped me out.’

She added that she originally had a flight to Florida on Wednesday, ‘but I can kiss that goodbye’ thanks to Milton.

When people asked why she would go to Florida amid evacuation orders in many coastal towns and cities, she responded: ‘because I can.’

Hurricane Milton has already started to impact Florida. The historic storm is set to double in size before making landfall Wednesday night.

Horrifying footage shot Wednesday at lunchtime captured a massive twister in Matlacha near Cape Coral and Fort Myers as the storm headed inland.

When people asked why she would go to Florida amid evacuation orders in many coastal towns and cities, she responded: ‘because I can’

Hurricane Milton has already stared to impact Florida. The historic storm is set to double in size before making landfall Wednesday night. Pictured: St. Pete Pier in St. Petersburg on October 9

Horrifying footage shot Wednesday lunchtime captured a massive twister in Matlacha near Cape Coral and Fort Myers as the storm headed inland. Pictured : Matlacha on October 9

Milton is a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 145mph, according to an 11am National Hurricane Center update.

Its winds are becoming more wide-reaching from the center, increasing its capacity to cause widespread destruction.

Milton’s gales had extended to around 80 miles Monday and increased to just over 100 miles by Wednesday morning.

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South Carolina family raises awareness of rare Batten disease

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June 18, 2026

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South Carolina family raises awareness of rare Batten disease

(WPDE) — June 9 marked International Batten Disease Awareness Day, shining a light on a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder.

It primarily affects children and causes harmful waste material to build up inside the cells of the brain and nervous system.

One South Carolina family used the day to raise awareness as their 2-year-old son, Sam Stockton, lives with CLN2 Batten disease.

Sam was diagnosed at 16 weeks old, and his family says they travel every other week for enzyme-replacement therapy while also searching for clinical research opportunities.

Through Hope for Sam, the family is working to spread information about Batten disease and support other families facing rare diseases.

“Just the more you know about rare diseases, I never knew that over 300 million people worldwide live with rare diseases. And that means there’s less access to care because people aren’t researching it and not as many people have it. So the more information that’s out there, we feel is the better,” Jordan Stockton said.

There are 13 known types of Batten disease, and there is no cure. Researchers estimate the disease affects about two to four out of every 100,000 births in the United States.

The Stockton family says they have found support through the Batten Disease Support, Research and Advocacy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate the disease while providing resources.

More information and donation details are available at this link.

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Talent competition takes center stage at Miss South Carolina

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June 18, 2026

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Talent competition takes center stage at Miss South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Contestants in the 2026 Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen competitions will showcase their talents on Thursday at the Township Auditorium.

Miss South Carolina’s Teen’s Got Talent is set to begin at 5 p.m., followed by Miss South Carolina’s Got Talent at 7 p.m.

READ MORE | Miss South Carolina kicks off with preliminary rounds

The talent competitions are part of the weeklong Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization competition, which brings delegates from across the state to Columbia to compete for scholarships and the opportunity to represent South Carolina on the national stage.

READ MORE | Miss South Carolina’s Teen preliminary round begins

Contestants competed in fitness, evening wear, and onstage question preliminaries on Wednesday, while Miss South Carolina’s Teen contestants completed their preliminary competition on Tuesday.

Preliminary winners include:

Preliminary Fitness Award winners:

Jenna Huggins, Miss Clemson
Lindsay Jones, Miss Charleston
Reagan McMahon, Miss Chapin

Preliminary Evening Gown Award winners:

Mary Kimball Osborn, Miss Palmetto
Chelby Drafts, Miss Golden Corner
Reagan McMahon, Miss Chapin

Teen Preliminary Fitness Award winners:

Alissa Claire Rhodes, Miss Fox Creek High School’s Teen
Kamryn Mathis, Miss Greer High School’s Teen
Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen

Teen Preliminary Evening Gown Award winners:

Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen
Cleo Floyd-Johnstone, Miss Ballentine’s Teen
Kursten Long, Miss Newberry’s Teen

The Miss South Carolina’s Teen finals are set for Friday night, while the Miss South Carolina finals will take place Saturday.

Watch the 2026 Miss South Carolina Competition LIVE at 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 20. Tune in on WACH FOX 57 in Columbia, ABC 4 in Charleston, ABC 15 in Myrtle Beach/Florence, and My40 in the Upstate.

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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 17, 2026

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June 18, 2026

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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 17, 2026

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at June 17, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from June 17 drawing

03-26-49-53-61, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 17 drawing

Midday: 9-1-5, FB: 8

Evening: 9-0-2, FB: 2

Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 17 drawing

Midday: 5-3-5-2, FB: 8

Evening: 0-4-1-5, FB: 2

Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 17 drawing

Midday: 09

Evening: 11

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 17 drawing

08-11-12-27-40

Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 17 drawing

10-17-44-63-67, Powerball: 24

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.

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