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Cocky's Reading Express hits book distribution milestone

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A literacy program at the University of South Carolina is hitting a special milestone.

USC Survives In PKs, Advances In NCAA Tourney

It took a shootout to determine the team who would move on to the second round of the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament, and South Carolina came out on top 2-1 to advance over Furman on Thursday night at Stone Stadium.

Parts of Corley Mill Road Closed Due to Flood Issues

Parts of Corley Mill road at Mill Stream road are closed. A detour is in place on Highway 378.

Mitchell has 25 points, No. 7 Ohio State beats Belmont 84-56

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell had 25 points and six assists and No. 7 Ohio State beat Belmont 84-56 on Thursday for its first victory of the season.

Agency grants $30K for mercury study in Gills Creek fish

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The federal government has granted $30,000 to study the presence of mercury in fish that inhabit lower Gills Creek.

Boil Water Advisory Issued - Areas in Springdale near Rainbow Drive and Franklin Street

The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers

Muslim Community Speaks Out on Paris Attacks

The Muslim community in the Midlands expresses mourns the lives claimed in the Paris attacks.

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.

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.