Virginia
South Carolina man pleads guilty in federal court to fatally shooting Virginia police officer
ABINGDON, Va. — A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to federal charges Wednesday in the shooting death of a police officer in southwest Virginia in 2021.
Michael Donivan White, 36, of Cross, South Carolina, had already pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges in state court.
The federal counts include drug charges and causing the death of a person with a firearm.
The plea deal requires the judge to sentence White to a term of 40 to 100 years. His previous plea deal, entered May 30, also calls for a sentence of 40 to 100 years.
Lawyers for White did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment Wednesday night.
In court papers, White admitted that he shot Big Stone Gap police officer Michael Chandler, 29, who was responding to a call just outside the town limits on Nov. 13, 2021.
Prosecutors said White shot Chandler eight times from inside his car when the officer approached after White tried to flee and became stuck in grass. Prosecutors said drugs were in the car.
Chandler died that evening. White was later arrested at a motel in Kingsport, Tennessee.
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The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 5, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
13-30-50-52-66, Mega Ball: 02
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Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-2-8, FB: 2
Day: 7-2-9, FB: 2
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Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 2-7-2-8, FB: 8
Day: 0-0-3-6, FB: 1
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Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 5-5-0-9-9, FB: 5
Day: 4-3-4-6-1, FB: 9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 11
After Hours: 12
Prime Time: 02
Rush Hour: 07
Lunch Break: 09
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Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
10-18-21-39-45
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Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
06-38-51-54-55, Bonus: 05
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Brendan Banfield listens to a family impact statement ahead of the sentencing in court on Friday, June 5, 2026 in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Pool)
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 Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 4, 2026, results for each game:
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-6-6, FB: 7
Day: 5-9-8, FB: 4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 1-9-1-6, FB: 3
Day: 9-9-7-5, FB: 4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 7-0-5-2-3, FB: 1
Day: 6-7-2-2-2, FB: 5
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 08
After Hours: 06
Prime Time: 11
Rush Hour: 09
Lunch Break: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
06-12-27-36-37
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
06-13-19-28-34, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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