South Carolina Lottery Funds Education | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

South Carolina’s Education Lottery just hit a major milestone, pouring $606.8 million into education — the second-highest ever since launching in 2002. That’s over $1.5 million daily for schools, fueled by booming 20-dollar scratch-offs and smarter store displays. Funds support everything from classroom tools to college scholarships, with the state legislature deciding how to allocate them. While scholarships get the biggest share, some money also goes to libraries and gambling addiction programs — turning lottery play into a powerful engine for learning and community support. Listen in…