06.21.2024

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An $8.3 billion win for South Carolina students

A student and teacher sitting at a desk behind a book and in front of a tiger mural.

The SC Lottery has funded 2.5 million scholarships and grants since it began in 2002. | Photo courtesy of the South Carolina Education Lottery

When you play the South Carolina Education Lottery, your chances of winning vary per game. But Palmetto State students? They win every time.

Since its inception in 2002, the Lottery has provided more than $8.3 billion to support education in South Carolina. So, whenever you play, you know you’re supporting a great cause — our local students.

💸 The money

Wondering how that $8.3 billion was distributed? Let’s talk numbers. Lottery proceeds must be used to support improvements and enhancements for educational purposes and programs.

More than $7.1 billion has been put toward higher education programs, specifically:

$6 billion for scholarships and grants
$180 million for SmartState programs, which established Research Centers for Economic Excellence at Clemson, MUSC, and USC
$203 million for technology upgrades
$754 million for other higher education programs, like enhancing opportunities for low-income and educationally disadvantaged students

More than $1.1 billion has gone to supporting K-12 programs, including:

$517 million for primary education (grades K-5) enhancement programs in reading, math, science, and social studies
$201 million for school buses (think: 2,600+ vehicles)
$104 million for Education Accountability Act programs
$294 million for other K-12 educational programs, like providing equipment and resources to schools

The remaining funds — aka, more than $54 million — have been used to enhance community education throughout the state. Proceeds benefited every county library system in South Carolina, local gambling addiction services, Education Television Network technology upgrades, and more.

A person standing on a basketball court holding a basketball and smiling at the camera. — The Lottery-funded Palmetto Fellows Scholarship made it possible for Ashley to attend Winthrop University.
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Photo courtesy of the South Carolina Education Lottery

🎓 Scholarships + grants

Money raised through the Lottery helps fund a wide variety of scholarships and grants for local students in higher education, including:

LIFE Scholarship
SC HOPE Scholarship
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
And more

Students interested in applying for lottery-funded scholarships and grants should reach out to the financial aid office at their current school (or school they’re applying to) for help. Pro tip: Check out these eligibility requirements.

Play for fun + win for education

Asked

About how many scholarships + grants has SC Lottery funded since its inception in 2002?

A. 250,000
B. 500,000
C. 1 million
D. 2.5 million

Feeling lucky?

Events

Friday, June 21

SC Sunflower Fest | Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Denver Downs, 1515 Denver Rd., Anderson | $25.95 | Pick your own sunflowers, pet some farm animals, and enjoy live music at this annual festival.
Salsa at Sunset | Friday, June 21 | 6:15-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 315 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Join Upstate International for an evening of music and dancing.
Rooftop Bar at the Castle’s Grand Opening Party | Friday, June 21 | 7-11 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, 616 Bridgeway Blvd., Simpsonville | $10-$15 | City Market at BridgeWay will host live band Rhythm Jam to mark the opening of its rooftop bar.

Saturday, June 22

Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, June 22 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd., Greenville | Donation requested | Grab a scavenger hunt kit and search for items while you hike.
City of Mauldin Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 22 | 2-6 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Enjoy a celebration of Black history and culture that is intended for all community members to enjoy.

Sunday, June 23

IPA Extravaganza | Sunday, June 23 | 2 p.m. | The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest, 164 S. Main St., Ste. C, Travelers Rest | $30 | Sip on 12 different styles of IPAs from 12 different breweries.

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News Notes

Development

Roughly 12 acres of land near the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood are for sale. Becky Warth (co-vice president of the neighborhood association) said the hope is for any potential buyers to “consider the city’s affordable housing incentives.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Civic

Are you voting in SC’s primary runoff election on Tuesday, June 25? Prepare for the polls with this article from the Greenville News with everything you need to know before you go.

Sports

Welcome home, Panthers. The Carolina Panthers will return to Clemson’s Memorial Stadium for their annual fan event on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Panthers played their first season in Tiger Town in 1995 and will be celebrating their 30th NFL season this year. (The State)

Shop

It’s not ~~easy~~ hard being green. The Green Market at Feed & Seed Co. will open tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shop fresh produce, locally made goodies, and take-and-bake meals. Plus, check out the grand re-opening of Stumpy’s Hatchet House while you’re at Judson Mill.

Plan Ahead

Do your back-to-school shopping in style at the Experiences Vintage Market in Holland Park on Saturday, Aug. 3. From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., shop vintage clothes and grab a bite from a food truck. Be sure to follow along for vendor updates.

Try This

Are you a superhero aficionado? Test your skills with Marvel + DC trivia at Group Therapy on Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. The top three teams get a prize, so assemble your most super friends for a night of fun.

Real Estate

We’re still drooling over Arden Woods — Greenville’s newest luxury lifestyle community. Featuring pickleball courts, a community clubhouse, and a Junior Olympic Pool (with dueling water spouts, of course), this new neighborhood offers stylish single-family homes starting in the low $200s. See the full gallery.*

Home

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Today Is

Happy International Yoga Day

Find your flow at these Greenville yoga studios

Keep calm and Shine Om. | Photo by @cmaphoto

Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, the Upstate has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen on International Yoga Day (aka today) at these 10+ yoga studios around Greenville.

Yoga for the beginner

Shine Om, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B101 | Welcoming all body types, you can take a class focused on relaxation, or feel like a warrior with a warrior sculpting class.

Hot Yoga

Soul Yoga, Multiple locations | Get ready to sweat with this Baptiste-influenced yoga practice (think: a type of hot power yoga).

Something different

C.O.R.E Grow Strong, 1501 E. North St., Ste. 100 | Enjoy a traditional pilates class or switch things up with an aerial yoga class (read: yoga done with silks suspended from the ceiling) taught by Maya Movement Arts.

12 more studios

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

Remember that time I took an aerial yoga class at C.O.R.E Grow Strong? I felt like Spider-Man when I was hanging upside down.

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