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Oklahoma State G Forte out with arm injury vs George Mason

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Oklahoma State guard Phil Forte injured his arm and will miss the game against George Mason on Friday.

Navy defeats USC Upstate 67-55 for 1st win of season

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Shawn Anderson had 18 points as Navy cracked the win column with a 67-55 victory over South Carolina Upstate Thursday night,

Wounded Warrior Softball Team Stops in the Midlands

[gtxvideo vid="UJOWSDPI" playlist="" pid="rkijshg2" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UJOWSDPI.jpg" vtitle="wounded warrior”] Columbia. S.C. (WOLO) -- For South Carolina native, Leonard Anderson, the diamond has always felt like home. Leonard says,"I've always been in love with ball since I was a little kid." But it…

Spirit Communications Park Construction on Schedule

Opening day for Fireflies baseball is less than 5 months away. On Friday, officials say the construction is roughly seventy-five percent complete.

Gamecocks Add Mikiah Harrigan to 2016 Class

South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Mikiah Harrigan (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks. Harrigan will have four years of eligibility beginning with the 2016-17 academic year.

Gill, Brogdon power No. 6 Virginia to 82-57 win

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Anthony Gill scored 16 points, Malcolm Brogdon had 13 and No. 6 Virginia bounced back from its first loss of the season with an 82-57 victory over Bradley at the Charleston Classic on Thursday night.

Feds Want Church Shooting Suspect Friend Tried in Charleston

Federal prosecutors want the trial of Joey Meek, the friend of the man charged in the Charleston church shootings, to be held in the city where the shootings occurred.

A Partial List of Victims of the Paris Attacks

Here is a partial list of victims of Friday's attacks in Paris confirmed by The Associated Press and other media:

$1K a Day for LIFE Winning Ticket Sold in Newberry

If you bought a Lucky for Life ticket at the BP on Main at 3206 Main St. in Newberry, you should check your ticket! In last night’s drawing, a lottery player from that store won South Carolina’s first $1,000 a day for LIFE prize.

Interim Police Chief in Ferguson Resigns a Month Early

The interim police chief in Ferguson is leaving a month earlier than expected.

Army's Fort Jackson Warns of Noisy Military Exercises

The Army is warning residents near Fort Jackson that they will be hearing loud thumps in the night.

Mali Hotel Attack: 6 Americans Among the Rescued as Hostage Situation Ends

Gunmen take 170 people hostage at a hotel in the capital city of Mali, according to a Radisson Hotels representative.

CPD: Man Wanted for Pointing Gun at Officer

Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook is asking for the public's assistance as the department continues the search for a man accused of pointing a gun at a Columbia Police Officer Thursday night.

Motorcyclist Dies Following Wednesday Accident

Columbia police say the motorcycle rider who was involved in an accident at the intersection of Gervais St. and Assembly St. Wednesday morning has died.

Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive Enters its Final Day

The 31st Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive enters its final day today at the University of South Carolina campus.

Dozens Under Watch in the US to Guard Against Paris Copycat Attack

Dozens of suspected radicals in the United States are under "tight surveillance" because law enforcement officials fear they might try to pull off a copycat version of the Paris attacks after being exposed to ISIS propaganda, according to FBI Director James Comey, during a rare joint briefing with U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Thursday.