Locals Weigh-in on Syrian Refugee Crisis
On Thursday, the House overwhelmingly approved a bill that would tighten rules for processing Syrian refugees trying to enter the United States.
Local News
70-year-old man shot to death in Sumter County home
LYNCHBURG, S.C. (AP) — Sumter County sheriff's deputies say a 70-year-old man has been shot to death in his home in Lynchburg.
2 charged with obstruction in slayings of 4 people
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two people have been charged with obstruction of justice in an Orangeburg County shooting in which four people were killed and a small child critically injured last summer.
Clemson takes 76-56 victory over Texas Southern
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jaron Blossomgame led Clemson with 22 points en route to a 76-56 victory over Texas Southern on Thursday night.
Faust, Jones lead Long Beach State to 80-77 victory
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Nick Faust scored 16 points and Branford Jones hit two crucial foul shots as Long Beach State outlasted Seton Hall 80-77 at the Charleston Classic on Thursday night.
Olivier, Carroll lead Oklahoma State to 69-52 win
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Olivier had a career-high 18 points, Jeffrey Carroll scored all 17 of his points in the second half and Oklahoma State pulled away from Towson for a 69-52 victory at the Charleston Classic on Thursday.
Williams, The Citadel beat Mid-Atlantic Christian 132-60
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Quayson Williams scored a career-high 30 points to help The Citadel set a program record for points in a game and cruise to a 132-60 win over Mid-Atlantic Christian on Thursday night.
Mississippi State, Wake Forest in 2016 Charleston Classic
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Mississippi State and Wake Forest will take part in next year's Charleston Classic.
Thompson leads George Mason to 68-62 win over Ole Miss
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Shevon Thompson had 18 points and 16 rebounds as George Mason opened the Charleston Classic with a 68-62 victory over Mississippi on Thursday.
Weekend Time Schedule
No. 1 Clemson vs. Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m.
Teach for America S.C. calls for "homegrown" teachers
There's a new push within Teach for America to get native South Carolinians teaching in our high-need schools.
USC Tips Off Paradise Jam Against DePaul
South Carolina begins action at the 2015 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, facing DePaul from The Big East Conference. The meeting is the seventh all-time between the two schools, and the first since the 1999-2000 season. South Carolina will be playing in the Paradise Jam for the first time this weekend.
Charleston Southern beats Johnson & Wales 97-65
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Patrick Wallace and Armel Potter each scored 14 points to lead Charleston Southern to a 97-65 win over Johnson & Wales (NC) Wednesday night.
Ed Drew, Presbyterian beat Toccoa Falls 116-75
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Ed Drew had career-highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds, and DeSean Murray added 18 points to help Presbyterian beat Toccoa Falls 116-75 on Wednesday night for the Blue Hose's second 100-point game in program history.
Wednesday's Women's Basketball Scores
Albany (NY) 83, Boston U. 43
Columbia restaurateur admits he hired people in US illegally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A restaurant owner is the latest person to plead guilty in an immigration scheme that brought down South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.
Deadline approaching to register with FEMA for storm aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians who suffered losses during last month's rains and flooding have only two weeks left to register for government grants or loans.
Spearman Announces Safe Schools Taskforce
State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced the formation of a Safe Schools Taskforce.
Gift Guide: Kiddie Tech Beyond Video Games, Tablets
What to get a tech-savvy kid who's tired of the same old tablets and video games? New toys this year range from easy-to-use sets for building circuits to a talking dinosaur powered by IBM's Watson artificial-intelligence system.
Jackson's 23 points lifts Akron past Arkansas 88-80
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Antino Jackson scored a career-high 23 points as Akron defeated a Southeastern Conference team for the second time in as many seasons with its 88-80 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night.
Alleged Mastermind in Paris Attacks Involved in Planning Several Foiled Attacks
The alleged mastermind of last week’s Paris terror attacks had been involved in planning several other would-be attacks in recent months, officials say
Jared Fogle Sentenced to 15 Years
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle was sentenced today after pleading guilty to child pornography-related charges. He will spend 15 years behind bars.
House Set to Pass Refugee Bill in Response to Paris Attacks
Six days after terrorists killed 129 people in Paris, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a GOP bill today that would effectively block Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States without the approval of top national security officials.
Student Charged with Assault in Attack on Resource Officer
Authorities say a Beaufort County high school student has been charged with assaulting a school resource officer.
Authorities: Slain Los Angeles County Officer Was Targeted
An officer shot to death while sitting in his car in the parking lot of Downey police headquarters was apparently targeted, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said Thursday.
