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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2002
Page
4
From a West Virginia store a Powerball ticket is purchased for a 314.9 million jackpot the largest in multistate lottery history. Officials say the winner may take 170 million cash or 29 years of payments with 180 days to claim. Store staff describe a frenzy with cameras and news crews.
The Powerball prize rose to 7 with an unknown number of winners after holiday sales surged. Joe l Mahoney of the Multi-State Lottery Association noted higher activity, while Tara Robertson of the South Education Lottery said South Carolina saw the strongest ticket sales since the game began two months ago. Christmas Day spending reached 2.8 million dollars and Christmas Eve 3.4 million, far above the usual 2 million per drawing.
Retail managers across the region report a surge in post holiday exchanges and refunds. Wal-Mart plans extra registers and staff for refunds while Dillard's, Belk, Kmart, and LM Greene Co. outline return policies and cash handling measures. Stores aim to speed guest service with gift receipts and enhanced checkout options.
In Aiken area churches including First Presbyterian host an Operation Christmas Feast with volunteers serving hot dinners. Local families receive meals and warmth as a circle of church members across ages and races share faith and aid, with participants noting the impact of acts of service and prayer.
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