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Tim Scott marries Mindy Noce in intimate South Carolina ceremony: ‘We promised to cherish and nourish each other’
Sen. Tim Scott married Mindy Noce on Saturday, August 3, during an intimate ceremony at their hometown chapel Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Scott, 58, announced the news on X.
“Tonight, we promised to cherish and nourish each other and our marriage for the rest of our lives,” Scott wrote, sharing images of himself and Noce. “Mindy, you’ve made me the happiest man alive. I love you.”
He then shared the quote: “So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Scott’s wedding to the 47-year-old interior designer was officiated by Seacoast founder Pastor Greg Surratt, who also counselled the senator during his GOP presidential bid, the Post and Courier reported. Scott’s older brother Ben was his best man at the wedding. Joni Blair, Noce’s best friend, served as her maid of honour.
Noce met Scott through a mutual friend back in 2022. Scott previously described her as a “lovely Christian girl.” Noce was seen with Scott on stage at the end of the third Republican debate on November 8 last year. A campaign statement later said that the woman with Scott “is his girlfriend Mindy.”
Scott and Noce got engaged in January this year after he proposed to her, saying it is “’the most exciting thing I’ll do with my life besides making Jesus my Lord.” He asked her to marry him on the beach in Kiawah Island in South Carolina.
‘Part of the blessing for me was not getting married before now,’
During their wedding, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Whip John Thune of South Dakota were among guests inside the chapel. Also present were South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, Sen. John Barrasso of Pennsylvania, former US Rep. Mark Walker of North Carolina, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, and former South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy.
Scott said that his wedding is a “blessing.” “Part of the blessing for me was not getting married before now,” he told the Post and Courier. He added that it took some time for him to learn certain harsh truths about love, saying, “Right girl, wrong time is a mess. Wrong girl, right time is chaos.”
“Like everybody else, I think we pretty selfishly want what we want. I think marriage helps you understand that maybe it’s not the only mission on the planet to get what you want, but it is to help others enjoy the journey of life, as well to be an ambassador of hope,” Scott added.
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 Nov. 1, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
02-26-43-44-62, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
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Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
Midday: 4-8-5, FB: 8
Evening: 8-1-0, FB: 4
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Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
Midday: 4-3-8-3, FB: 8
Evening: 4-5-1-1, FB: 4
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
Midday: 01
Evening: 03
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Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
04-16-17-34-38
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
07-10-19-42-59, Powerball: 26
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.
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South Carolina vs. Ole Miss Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 10
The Ole Miss Rebels are fresh off a big 34-26 road win against Oklahoma and are now in the driver’s seat for a spot in this year’s College Football Playoff.
To keep their hopes alive, they can’t look past the 3-5 South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 10, who, despite having a disappointing season, are still a dangerous team. South Carolina gave Alabama a scare last week, but ultimately lost by a score of 29-22.
Let’s dive into the odds and my best bet for this Week 10 matchup.
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook
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Ole Miss has relied on its running back this season. He already has 165 yards on the season, racking up 696 yards and 12 touchdowns. The key to beating the Rebels is finding a way to slow him down. If the Gamecocks can stop the Ole Miss run game, they might be able to pull off the upset.
I’m not as high on Ole Miss as some other people are this season. The Rebels rank 28th in the country in adjusted EPA per play and 50th in success rate. The combination of that, along with their strong record, makes them a potential sell-high candidate against a South Carolina team that’s 7-1 ATS in its last eight road games.
I’ll take the points with the Gamecocks in this SEC matchup.
Pick: South Carolina +12.5 (-110) via Caesars
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Thoughts on adding Ta’Niya Latson, losing Chloe Kitts after 2 South Carolina exhibitions
ATLANTA — South Carolina women’s basketball got two different looks at the 2025-26 team before the season officially begins, learning some good and bad through the two exhibition wins.
The Gamecocks beat UNC 91-82 on Oct. 30, after beating Division II Anderson 112-31 on Oct. 24. There are four new faces two the roster, two from the portal in Ta’Niya Latson and Madina Okot along with two freshmen in Ayla McDowell and Agot Makeer.
Coach Dawn Staley and the No. 2 Gamecocks open the season against Grand Canyon on Nov. 3 (7 p.m. ET) at home, her first real look at her 10 players as South Carolina aims for a fourth national championship.
With two exhibition games in the books and four days until wins and losses matter, here’s what stands out about this South Carolina team so far.
South Carolina has scorers but 3-point shooting still a work in progress
Latson didn’t come to South Carolina to shoot 3-pointers, but she did come after averaging 21 or more points the last three seasons for Florida State. She finished with 19 on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor against UNC, piggybacking off a 14-point night against Anderson.
She is getting more comfortable in South Carolina’s system and her mid-range magic was on display against the Tar Heels.
Latson got help from her fellow starters with sophomore forward Joyce Edwards scoring 27 against Anderson and 12 against UNC. Okot finished with double digits both games (17 and 11) and Tessa Johnson went 7-of-11 from the floor for 19 points against UNC.
The Gamecocks shot 53.1% from the field against Anderson and 50% against UNC but from behind the 3-point line they were 4-of-18 both games (22.2%). It’s an area to work on, especially if teams take away options inside.
South Carolina will need to be a multidimensional offense this season, especially in SEC play.
What Dawn Staley said about 2025-26 South Carolina roster’s chemistry
Staley lost starting forward Chloe Kitts to an ACL tear in the preseason, which put a wrench in her first five’s chemistry. Edwards and Kitts played really well down low last season, something Staley was looking to build off this season.
At times the last two games but against UNC especially, it looked like South Carolina was shooting early in the shot clock or late on a closeout, likely due to some miscommunication.
“This is a totally different basketball team,” Staley said. “We don’t have the continuity, chemistry and flow that we need. It’s a lot better, even than when we played against Anderson.”
Staley said with so many scorers, her players are still learning sometimes making that extra pass “stabs a defense just a little deeper.”
How Chloe Kitts injury is impacting South Carolina
Losing Kitts meant Edwards’ role would get bigger but Staley will need help from everyone. Until game action, it was hard to see where exactly South Carolina would struggle most without her.
It was a quality night from Okot in her debut on Oct. 24 but she found herself in foul trouble early against UNC. That forced some early minutes from Maryam Dauda, who looked more dominant in the paint. She relied on her 3-point shot a lot last year but looks stronger now and attacked the offensive boards especially against UNC.
She had 10 points and five rebounds against UNC.
Adhel Tac is improving, too, but has only scored nine points in 23 minutes across two games. She is 6-foot-5 and if Dauda is giving Edwards rest at the forward spot, Tac will need to score if Okot is in foul trouble.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@gannett.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.social
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