A Manning customer is celebrating a life-changing windfall thanks to a helpful store clerk’s suggestion.
The South Carolina Education Lottery revealed that a customer visiting the Carolina Pantry on Sumter Highway struck it rich with a $500,000 prize after purchasing a $10 Shimmering Riches scratch-off ticket recommended by the clerk. Hoping for a big win, the customer’s wish came true in spectacular fashion.
“I fell to my knees,” the winner said, describing the emotional moment when they realized they had hit the jackpot. The $500,000 prize is sure to bring significant changes to their life.
The Carolina Pantry will also share in the excitement, receiving a $5,000 commission for selling the lucky ticket.
The odds of winning the top prize in the Shimmering Riches game are a staggering one in 1,128,000, making this win all the more remarkable.
This story underscores the life-altering potential of a single scratch-off ticket—and the value of a good suggestion from a friendly store clerk.