State leaders react to Colin Powell’s passing due to COVID-19
State leaders react to Colin Powell’s passing due to COVID-19
Author: Associated Press
Jill Biden says SC ‘prayer partner’ helped change her life
By Darlene Superville
Robin Jackson, wife of the pastor at Brookland Baptist Church in South Carolina, offered to be Jill Biden’s “prayer partner” when the Bidens worshipped at the church. Thus began a relationship that the first lady said had helped “shape my life.”
Ex-grad assistant Noland set to start at QB for Gamecocks
Former graduate assistant coach Zeb Noland is set to start at quarterback for South Carolina against No. 17 Texas A&M on Saturday.
Cousins throws TD pass in OT; Vikings beat Panthers 34-28
Carolina’s Sam Darnold finished 17 of 41 for 207 yards with one touchdown and two turnovers and nearly pulled off a wild comeback, bringing Carolina back from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime.
Riley’s game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past Dodgers
A couple of clutch swings from breakout slugger Austin Riley got the underdog Atlanta Braves off to a fast start in the NL Championship Series.
Ex-grad assistant Noland rallies South Carolina to 21-20 win
Noland entered on the Gamecocks’ final drive and led a 75-yard touchdown drive, connecting with Xavier Legette on a 9-yard scoring pass with 37 seconds left for a 21-20 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday night.
Vanderbilt, South Carolina meet seeking to end losing skids
There may be debate over the Southeastern Conference’s top team this season. After Saturday, though, there should be little doubt about who’s at the bottom when Vanderbilt faces South Carolina.
Clemson holds off Syracuse 17-14 when late FG misses
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney coached his 179th career game in the ACC, passing Al Groh (Virginia and Wake Forest) for fourth all-time in the conference.
Bond denied in South Carolina heart attack murder case
YORK, S.C. (AP) – A judge has refused to allow a man charged with murder after his aunt died of a heart attack after a Christmas home invasion to get out of jail while awaiting his trial. Jackie Childers Jr. (YCSD via WCCB) Investigators say Jackie Childers Jr. and two other people beat up his aunt and uncle in their…
Savannah River Site contractor sued over vaccine mandate
By Michelle Liu
The operator of a sprawling federal nuclear reservation in South Carolina says the vast majority of its 5,500 workers are now vaccinated against COVID-19 after the company mandated the shots. But nearly 80 Savannah River Site employees who have refused to get inoculated are now suing Savannah River Nuclear Solutions over the requirement, arguing the stipulation flouts South Carolina law because it amounts to illegally practicing medicine.
