A winning Powerball ticket was purchased in a Columbia supermarket.

Players are urged by the South Carolina Education Lottery to double-check their tickets.

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According to Wednesday night's drawing, a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased by a happy winner.

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It was at a Columbia Kroger grocery shop.

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Tickets for the more than 17,000 players in South Carolina range in price from $4 to $50,000.

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The expected jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is $404 million.

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so this weekend will be one to watch.

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A prize totaling $1.35 billion is currently up for grabs in the Mega Millions jackpot run.

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This drawing will happen on Friday at midnight.

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