Clemson, S.C. (AP)– A report says three fraternities at Clemson University have been disciplined for violating the university’s code of conduct. Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta and Chi Phi were investigated following accusations of harsh new member processes and placed on probation. Delta Chi is on probation until Dec. 2021 for forcing new members into personal servitude. Chi Phi and…
PERTH, Australia (AP) –Australia’s capital, Canberra, and other cities are canceling New Year’s fireworks shows as the wildfire danger worsens in oppressive summer heat. Pressure is mounting for the iconic celebrations in Sydney to be canceled as well, but Australia’s prime minister has said the show should go on to show Australia’s resiliency. Scores of wildfires are burning and total…
The Gamecocks (8-5) had looked to build off its last outing, a 70-59 win at defending national champion Virginia on Dec. 22. Instead, South Carolina was stung by Christiaan Jones, a Columbia native.
NEW YORK — Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. Voted by entertainment staffers of the news cooperative, Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell.” Though she released her first album in 2013, Lizzo dropped her major-label debut, “Cuz I Love…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The Medical University of South Carolina’s new campus is opening in a former department store. The Post and Courier reports that Dec. 30 is the opening date for the 128,000-square-foot MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion at the Citadel Mall. The campus is opening on time, at a total cost of $29.4 million. A university spokeswoman…
Trevor Lawrence connected with Travis Etienne on a 34-yard touchdown with 1:49 left in the fourth quarter and No. 3 Clemson beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23 Saturday night at the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game.
Fiesta Bowl: No. 2 Ohio State (13-0) vs. No. 3 Clemson, (13-0) in Glendale, Arizona, Saturday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN).
Jair Bolden scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and AJ Lawson had 10 of his 14 in the second to help South Carolina beat No. 9 Virginia 70-59 on Sunday.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has escaped the chill of Washington and his impeachment to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Florida with family and friends. One thing he isn’t celebrating is the delay in his Senate impeachment trial. Trump flew to his Palm Beach resort on Friday, two days after the House impeached him. But the Senate’s Republican…
A 3-year-old Erie boy shot his sleeping father in the buttocks with a gun he found in their Pennsylvania home, authorities said.
