It’s jackpot madness this week across South Carolina and the nation.
Tonight’s national PowerBall jackpot is expected to be a whopping $900 million after no one purchased a winning ticket Saturday.
On Tuesday, the MegaMillions jackpot is a mesmerizing $640 million.
Will someone from South Carolina win?
In the City Paper:
CP OPINION, Brack: We’ve got a problem with gun violence, S.C.
“The gun killings and shootings in South Carolina continue with devastating impact. And the sad thing: We know what to do about them. But as a people, we just don’t have the courage to do anything….All totaled in the Palmetto since the beginning of the year: 226 gun deaths and 393 people hurt by gun violence. But we seem to ignore the continuing deaths and suffering thanks to guns.”
CP OPINION, Ulbrich: No to exempting state retires from income tax
“A proposal has been floated to exempt retired state employees from paying state income taxes. The basis for this proposal is that the only cost-of-living adjustment retirees get from the state retirement system is an annual 1% of their pension, with a maximum of $500 a year.”
CP ARTS: PURE Theatre to explore American identity in 21st season. PURE Theatre artistic director Sharon Graci said the company’s 21st season will be one to remember. The coming run of plays, which kick off in August, feature three regional premieres and one world premiere, as well as plenty of provocative material bound to resonate with Holy City theater-goers.
In other recent headlines:
Heat wave shows no sign of chilling. Tens of millions of people across the country continue to face blistering heat. In South Carolina, it will remain hot and humid with temperatures approaching triple digits by the end of the week. A Friday story in the City Paper offered tips to stay safe in the smoldering heat.
U.S. Supreme Court sets October date for S.C. racial gerrymandering case. The high court will hear oral arguments Oct. 11 on whether to reshape S.C.’s congressional map along the coast.
2024: Trump, Scott, Biden have most cash on hand. A look at recent election filings show Donald Trump, Tim Scott and Joe Biden have more than $20 million each on hand in campaign cash. Scott raised more than $6 million in the second quarter, according to a report. Meanwhile, Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his first S.C. campaign stop today in Tega Cay, while former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will be in the Midlands Friday.
Parker’s Corp. settles for $15 million in Beach case. Parker’s Corporation has reportedly settled with the family of Mallory Beach for $15 million in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Source: WCSC TV
New museum in Charleston turns trauma into triumph. A new look at the recent opening of the International African American Museum.
“Operation Southern Slow Down” in effect until July 23. South Carolina is one of five states participating in an effort to slow down traffic speeds and reduce crashes.
Baby flamingo hatches at Riverbanks Zoo. There’s a new chick on the block in Columbia!
Charleston’s Preservation Society to launch climate guidelines. The nonprofit is launching a project to develop Charleston’s first climate resilience guidelines for historic properties.
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