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USC: Georgia-Carolina Football Game to be Played in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The University of South Carolina and its athletics department are continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Matthew as it relates to the scheduled football game with the University of Georgia.  We are in communication with the National Weather Service, state and local authorities and the SEC regarding potential weather issues. We anticipate a decision about the…

AC Flora/Chapin Rescheduled for November 4

COLUMBIA, SC – Friday evening’s high school football game at Spirit Communications Park between A.C. Flora and Chapin High School has been postponed, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) announced Wednesday. The game has been moved to Friday, November 4 and will be played at Spirit Communications Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and gates will open at…

USC Baseball Cancels Friday, Saturday Scrimmages

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina baseball scrimmages for Friday and Saturday at Founders Park have been cancelled with Sunday’s scrimmage currently to be determined. In alignment with Richland County Government, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed through Friday, Oct. 7 and all classes are cancelled. Only essential personnel should report on Thursday, Oct. 6…

SCHSL Announces More Changes to High School Football Slate

Columbia, SC (SCHSL) – Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Matthew across a large area of the state, the South Carolina High School League has announced changes to the 2016-17 fall sports calendar. “The immediate concern is the safety of our coaches, student athletes and their families. Our primary sense of urgency is for them to be able to…

Encarnacion’s 11th-inning HR lifts Jays over O’s, into ALDS

Toronto Blue Jays’ Edwin Encarnacion celebrates his walk-off three-run home run during the 11th inning of an American League wild-card baseball game in Toronto, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer in the 11th inning off Ubaldo Jimenez, and Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 in…

High School Football Games Postponed Due to Hurricane Matthew

By: Chandler Mack

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With the threat of Hurricane Matthew impacting most of the state, several high schools in the Midlands have postponed or changed their schedules. The following is an updated list as of Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. Thursday Curtis Baptist at Richard Winn, 6:30 p.m. Heathwood Hall at Cardinal Newman, 7 p. m. Newberry at Broome Fox Creek…

Clemson Plays to Scoreless Draw at Coastal Carolina Tuesday

CONWAY, S.C. (CAC) – The fifth-ranked Clemson men’s soccer team played to a scoreless draw with Coastal Carolina at CCU Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers move to 7-1-2 on the season with three straight shutouts for the Clemson defense. The first scoring opportunity came in the 10th-minute with quality build up play by Clemson that found junior Oliver Shannon free in…