The odds of winning the jackpot, are about 1 in 293 million. We are counting on the fact that tomorrow night, when those numbers are drawn, its going to be our jackpot. Wouldnt that be wonderful . It would be wonderful. And we talk about how that affects the economy. Its a trickle down, because the department of rerenue would get a wonderful amount of money. The player would get money, the retailer would get a wonderful commission. And then, of course, as is always the case, education, always wins in South Carolina. Again, 496 Million Dollars that you take home after taxes, at 11 00 oclock tomorroro night, yoyohave a chance to buy a ticket, you can only see that drawing right here on news 19 wltx before our 11 00 oclock newscast. And a holley hill man is behind bars today after being denied bond. 27yearold darren weeks is charged with attempted murder, Violent Crime and grand larceny, these charges stem from a thursday morning shooting where investigators believe weeks shot his 53yearo
3 news19s alyssa lang will have the full highlights coming up a little later in the show. 3 3 3 president obama addresses the nation tonight in his seventh and final state of the union speech. As weijia jiang reports this years address will be unlike any the 3 3 meanwhile. Governor nikki haley will be delivering the gop response. She will be speaking from the governors mansion. You can see her speak immediatly following the state of the union. 3 meanwhile. Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin will give the state of the city address on january 26th. Thats two weeks from today. It will be at city hall at 6pm. 3 3 were just a day away for your next chance to win the huge powerball jackpot. Since no one won over the weekend. The jackpot now is a whopping 1. 4 billion dollars. The cash payout is 868 million. Officals say that number is expected to be even higher by the drawing tomorrow night. Tickets are 2 dollars and are on sale until wednesday night at 10. Then you here on wltx just before news1
If you do win the jackpot tonight. You may need a little guidance when it comes what to do with all that money. Many of you may have things that you want to buy in mind. But financial analysts for abacus planning group. Say you should pace yourself. And not spend your money before coming up with a solid financial plan. 3 in any big life transition, you need to have a decision free zone, where six to twelve months you dont really make too many decisions. Take time off. The last thing you want to do is commit yourself to a irrevocable decision. 3 flowers says you should talk make a plan before you even claim your winnings. In South Carolina. You have 180 days to claim the jackpot. And dont forget you can watch the drawing right here on wltx. Right before our 11oclock newscast. 3 3 3 3 a string of church breakins around Orangeburg County have congregations concerned. At least eight churches have filed reports in the last two days. The damage varies from broken windows and pried open doors
We will hear from him coming up again in a few moments. Even though the midlands is game [bleep] country there are gamecocks country there are tons of tigers fans. News 19s daniel bonds, a lot of clemson folks making it there tonight . Reporter yeah. Orange is starting starting to come in. I have a big fan here. Diane. She is a clemson fan. How is it being a Clemson Tiger in gamecocks country . Fabulous. Reporter what does it mean for clemson to play in the National Championship . These guys have played with heart all year and they have just held to their game. Played a steady game and they deserve to win. Good chance of winning too. [ laughter ] reporter i am not going to ask you a score prediction pulling for, what does it mean, 140, what does it mean for clemson and especially a team going out . This is a solid team. Whatever they do they will succeed. They have played a fabulous season. Had a fabulous season. Had a fun run. Didnt lose a game all year and they probably will win this
3 3 and for those who couldnt make it to clemson. Fans to watch the game. News19s daniel bonds was at the Hickory Tavern in downtown columbia with those say. 3 3 3 3 3 a Disaster Recovery center in Richland County will close tomorrow but services will still be availble through the fema helpline. Disaster Recovery Center at the Richland Main Library on assembly street will close at 6pm tomorrow. Survivors of the flood can get help by calling the fema helpline from 7 a. M. To 10 p. M. Seven days a week. 3 residents affected by the floods are invited to an input meeting that will help future natural disasters. The Community Input and Recovery Project is a series of six meetings. The meetings are scheduled for january 19 through the 23. Throughout Richland County. The meetings will include interactive mapping stations, questionnaires and opportunities for residents to submit comments and share information about their experiences. Residents are encouraged to bring photographs and other info