COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A retired South Carolina state employee who spent two bucks on the lottery last week is the winner of a $260 million Powerball jackpot.
Solomon Jackson Jr., of Columbia refused Tuesday to say much about himself or his plans, including whether he will take his winnings annually over three decades or in a $129 million lump sum.
Jackson did reveal he was an assistant supervisor for the state Revenue Department who retired in 2000. He says he is married but would not say how many children he has.
Jackson did say he doesn't think the money will change him. He bought his winning ticket and one other at a gas station after shopping at a nearby Wal-Mart in Columbia.
Powerball is played in 30 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — 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.
The single winning ticket for the Aug. 19 drawing was sold at a gas station and convenience store next to a Wal-Mart in Columbia.
The Powerball jackpot is the largest ever won with a ticket bought in South Carolina, which has the nation's fifth-highest state unemployment rate. Lottery officials say there's a good chance the winner lives in the state.
The game is now played in 30 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
