A Florence, S.C., man hit a life-changing $500,000 jackpot on a $10 Ruby Red Treasures scratch-off ticket bought at Stop N Shop on Pine Needles Road during his day off. He told South Carolina Education Lottery officials he was “completely taken aback,” with odds of 1 in 1,176,000 for the top prize—two more remain unclaimed.
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- Store earned a $5,000 commission for the winning sale.
- His casual good mood turned into early retirement plans.
Bright spot amid the heavier Pee Dee news—perfect timing post-Valentine’s. Congrats to the winner! Local to Florence?










