GRAY COURT, SC — A Powerball ticket bought in Gray Court, South Carolina, matched enough numbers in Saturday night’s drawing to win $50,000, according to lottery officials. The ticket was sold at Southern Kitchen & Gas Store, located at 15973 Hwy. 101 S.
The win gives one Upstate player a substantial prize, though officials have not identified the ticket holder. The drawing’s numbers were 18, 30, 41, 45 and 68, with a Powerball number of 10.
Players have 180 days from the drawing date to claim any prize they win. The South Carolina Education Lottery says winners can find full claiming instructions on its website.
Where the winning ticket was purchased in Gray Court
The prize-winning ticket came from Southern Kitchen & Gas Store, a retailer on Highway 101 South in Gray Court. The store is now tied to a winning ticket from the Sept. 19 Powerball drawing, bringing attention to a local business that serves everyday lottery players and other customers passing through the area.
Lottery retailers often become part of the story whenever a big prize lands nearby. In this case, the purchase site is specific enough to give players a clear point of reference if they bought tickets in the same area before the drawing.
That detail also matters because many players check their tickets by location as well as by numbers. The winning entry was sold in the Upstate, but the exact prize depends on the combination that matched the drawing.
The numbers drawn for Saturday night’s Powerball game
The official numbers for Saturday, Sept. 19, were 18, 30, 41, 45 and 68, with Powerball number 10. Those are the numbers players should compare against their own tickets if they took part in the drawing.
Powerball drawings are watched closely because even tickets that do not hit the jackpot can still win notable secondary prizes. This ticket reached the $50,000 tier, which is a significant payout for a regular draw.
Lottery players who bought tickets for that night are typically advised to recheck their numbers carefully, especially when a ticket was purchased in a neighborhood store or gas station rather than a lottery office.
How long the winner has to claim the prize
South Carolina lottery rules give winners 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes. That means the holder of the Gray Court ticket must act within the required window to receive the money.
The state lottery directs winners to sceducationlottery.com for complete claiming instructions. Those instructions are important because a prize can only be collected if the winner follows the proper process and meets the deadline.
For players, the claim period is one of the most important parts of any lottery win. Even a valuable ticket can expire if it is not presented in time.
How South Carolina lottery money is used
The South Carolina Education Lottery says net proceeds from every dollar spent by players are returned to the state. That money goes toward education funding, prizes, retailer commissions and payments to contractors for goods and services.
That structure means every ticket purchase feeds several parts of the lottery system, not just the prize pool. The retailer that sold the Gray Court ticket is part of that wider network.
For players, the immediate story is the $50,000 win. At the state level, lottery sales also continue to support the programs and operations tied to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
What players in the Upstate should know now
Anyone who bought a Powerball ticket in the Gray Court area for the Sept. 19 drawing should check it carefully against the winning numbers. A ticket worth $50,000 can be easy to overlook if a player only glances at the top prize.
The best next step for a possible winner is to confirm the numbers and then review the lottery’s claim rules without delay. Because the claim deadline is 180 days, waiting too long could create problems even for a valid winning ticket.
The win is a reminder that smaller retailers can sell major prizes, and that even a routine stop for fuel or snacks can end with a notable payout for a lucky player.
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