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Gamecocks Place Six on Football Coaches’ All-SEC Teams

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 10, 2024) –Six players from the University of South Carolina football squad earned spots on the Coaches’ All-SEC teams, the Southeastern Conference office announced today. Included were three players who garnered first-team honors. Representing South Carolina on the first-team were defensive lineman Kyle Kennard, defensive back Nick Emmanwori and punter Kai Kroeger. Running back Raheim Sanders was…

Lessons in personal finance available for SC teachers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Elementary school teachers have a little longer to register for a free personal finance lesson classroom kit. Tuesday State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced he is extending the deadline to register to December 20th. Officials say the program encourages teachers to lead meaningful discussions with creative activities that are designed to help students learn how financial education plays a…

Federal government sues SC over treatment of mental health patients

Columbia, S.C. (AP)–The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has not done enough to make sure people with serious mental illnesses are taken out of group homes and helped to get back into the community where they can work and lead independent lives. The lawsuit filed Monday said the state violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by…