High tides to affect beaches, coastal areas in SC this week
More beach erosion and more flooding of low-lying areas along the South Carolina coast is expected this week with another round of astronomical high tides often called king tides.
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USC Women’s Basketball Sells 10,000 Season Tickets
South Carolina women’s basketball has sold more than 10,000 season tickets, the Athletics Ticket Office announced today.
Deadly Afghanistan Earthquake Rocks South Asia
A deadly 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocked northern Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India this morning, so far killing dozens.
Processed meat linked to cancer; red meat is risky too
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency says that processed meats such as ham and sausage can lead to colon and other cancers, and red meat is probably cancer-causing as well.
Charges upgraded to murder for father of baby Miracle
The baby girl named Miracle, born four months premature after her mother was stabbed to death on Oct. 10, has died.
S. Carolina marks solemn milestone of domestic violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As he has each year since taking office in 2011, Attorney General Alan Wilson is preparing to mark a solemn milestone.
U of South Carolina holding free STEM fair for kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is offering a free opportunity for kids to start thinking scientifically.
Crowds continue on last day of fair despite shooting
The S.C. State Fair wrapped-up its 12-day run Sunday, with big crowds in attendance, despite a shooting the night before.
Sumter man killed in crash early Sunday morning
Authorities say a Sumter man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash on U.S. 15 in Sumter.
USC Finishes Strong at Landfall Tradition
South Carolina women’s golf posted its best round of the fall on Sunday at the Landfall Tradition as the team shot 283 (-5) in the third round, finishing the event in ninth place (888, +24). Three Gamecocks were under-par in the final round, led by junior Katelyn Dambaugh (68, -4), who finished in a tie for second on the individual leaderboard.
