South-Carolina
What men in SC should know about the automatic draft registration
US military draft will switch to automatic registration by December
By December 2026, eligible men will start being automatically registered into the U.S. military draft.
South Carolina residents could soon see a change in how the nation manages military enlistment, as the federal government moves to automatically register eligible men for the draft pool.
Federal data sources such as department of motor vehicle or Social Security Administration will be used beginning in December to register men ages 18-25, according to the Selective Service’s agency website.
The shift marks a departure from the previous requirement that eligible men manually register with the Selective Service within 30 days of turning 18 or face penalties for non-compliance.
The updated draft pool process marks the first significant change to Selective Service procedures in decades.
President Trump signs the 2026 NDAA
The revised registration process was enacted as part of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law in December.
Original military draft 1948
The original Military Selective Service Act, established in 1948, provides the legal framework for the draft.
It enables Congress to recruit eligible individuals into the armed forces while outlining provisions for exemptions, deferments, and religious objections.
The recent changes to the registration process aims to streamline the process.
Who is required to register for the draft?
As reported by the Selective Service website, all men are required to register for the draft within 30 days of turning 18.
This includes men who are “religiously or morally opposed to participating in war as religious or moral objectors,” according to the Selective Service System.
Undocumented men residing in the United States also must register.
Men with disabilities and medical conditions are also required to register “in most cases,” though they may be considered for exemptions or deferments based on individual circumstances.
Women can enlist to serve in the military but are not required to register for the draft.
Military draft exceptions
Military draft exceptions are granted under specific conditions, according to the Selective Service website.
For instance, if a man is institutionalized in a hospital, nursing home, or similar facility from before his 18th birthday until his 26th birthday without any breaks of 30 days or longer, he is exempt from registration.
Additionally, those confined to their homes who require medical assistance to leave are also exempt from the draft registration requirement.
Can you refuse to register for the military draft?
Refusing to register for the military draft is a serious offense under U.S. law.
According to the Selective Service, failing to register can result in a felony charge, punishable by fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment for up to five years.
Could the military draft return?
Currently, there is no active draft, as the United States relies on an all-volunteer military force.
The draft system remains in place as a contingency, allowing the government to reinstate it in case of national emergency or significant military conflicts.
According to historical archives, the last time the draft was used was in December 1972 during the Vietnam War, after which the U.S. transitioned to a volunteer-based military system.
Travis Jacque Rose is the trending news reporter for the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at trose@gannett.com.
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 14, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 14 drawing
Evening: 2-7-8, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 14 drawing
Evening: 9-2-8-4, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 14 drawing
Evening: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 14 drawing
16-18-20-22-31
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.
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.
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