SC unemployment falls to 5.6 percent, lowest since June 2007
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's unemployment rate has fallen for the fifth month in a row.
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2 acquitted of murder in 2012 Orangeburg County death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been acquitted on a murder charge in a 2012 slaying in Orangeburg County, although one of the defendants will serve 28 years in prison for attempted murder.
Gamecocks Beef Up Security
The safety of our fans is our top priority. In the wake of increased terrorist activity, we will be taking extra security steps at the upcoming games. Although extra security measures are being put in place, there has been no credible threat to our stadium.
Authorities ID man struck, killed by train in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Orangeburg have identified a man who was struck and killed by a train.
Nov. 20th Friday Night Fever Part I
Click to watch highlights of wins by Dutch Fork, Lexington and Blythewood in part one of the Nov. 20th edition of Friday Night Fever.
Nov. 20th Friday Night Fever Part II
Click to watch highlights of wins by Chapin and Fairfield Central in part two of the Nov. 20th edition of Friday Night Fever.
Kacinas Leads Gamecocks Past DePaul In Paradise Jam
Behind a career high 23 points from senior forward Mindaugas Kacinas, the South Carolina men’s basketball team (3-0) posted a 76-61 victory over DePaul (1-2) in the opening round of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam
Moody's 30 lead Ole Miss to 76-60 victory
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Stefan Moody had a career high 30 points and Marcanvis Hymon scored 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting to lead Mississippi to a 76-60 victory over Towson at the Charleston Classic on Friday.
South Carolina pulls away late, tops DePaul 76-61
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Mindaugas Kacinas scored a career-high 23 points and South Carolina never trailed on the way to topping DePaul 76-61 in the Paradise Jam on Friday night.
Cooks scores 19, Winthrop beats Jacksonville St. 80-69
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Xavier Cooks scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Joshua Davenport added 12 and 10 to help Winthrop beat Jacksonville State 80-69 Friday night.
Rodriguez scores 18 in Seton Hall's 67-59 win
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Desi Rodriguez had a career-high 18 points and Khadeen Carrington scored 14 to lift Seton Hall to a 67-59 victory over Bradley at the Charleston Classic on Friday night.
Gaines' career-best 35 lead Georgia over Murray State 63-52
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kenny Gaines scored a career-high 35 points to lead Georgia to a 63-52 victory over Murray State on Friday night.
George Mason reaches title game with 71-68 OT win
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Marko Gujancic had 13 points, including two 3-pointers in overtime, as George Mason moved into the Charleston Classic championship with a 71-68 victory over Oklahoma State on Friday.
Thursday's Women's Basketball Scores
Army 81, CCSU 52
Weekend Time Schedule
No. 1 Clemson vs. Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m.
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.
