Powerball and Mega Millions have agreed in principle to cross-sell tickets to their big-jackpot lottery games. If the South Carolina lottery commission approves, South Carolinians would be able to buy Mega Millions tickets early next year. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.

The world will soon find out who bought the winning ticket in last week’s $260 million Powerball drawing. South Carolina Education Lottery spokeswoman Stephanie Hemminghaus says the winner will be at a news conference Tuesday afternoon in Columbia. UPDATE: The winner has been identified as South Carolina Department of Revenue retiree Solomon Jackson, Jr.

The economic crunch has drastically improved for one lucky lottery ticket holder who bought a ticket in South Carolina. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.

The South Carolina Lottery is getting ready to find a new leader. The Board of Commissioners for the lottery plans to meet Tuesday to discuss its search for a new executive director.

South Carolina lottery officials say sales are up in the state despite the economic downturn.

A new computer system at South Carolina Education Lottery retailers had glitches that caused it to misread some winning tickets as losers, frustrating players. The lottery switched over to the new system November 5 after two years of planning. WJBF News Channel 6’s Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.