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DSS visits to child care homes causes 56 to close so far

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Department of Social Services says 56 child care homes statewide have been forced to close since legislators passed a law last year allowing inspectors to make unannounced visits; 25 more have been targeted for closure and are appealing.

USC Wins Season Opener, 84-69

The South Carolina men’s basketball team grinded out a win in the opener to the 2015-16 season Saturday night, taking an 84-69 win over Norfolk State. It was the first game of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam tournament, which will continue for Carolina in the Virgin Islands on Nov. 20 against DePaul. Four players scored in double figures for the Garnet and Black, with Sindarius Thornwell and Duane Notice leading the way with 14 points apiece.

Shawn Elliott Post-Florida Comments

Click the video to watch USC interim head coach Shawn Elliott's comments after Carolina's 24-14 loss to Florida Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.

No. 11 Florida holds off South Carolina 24-14

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jordan Cronkrite had two first-half touchdowns and Kelvin Taylor's long run in the fourth quarter helped No. 11 Florida hold off South Carolina 24-14 on Saturday.

Mercer holds on for 27-20 OT win over Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Alex Lakes rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown and John Russ threw for 88 yards and two touchdowns as Mercer held on to beat Furman 27-20 in overtime on Saturday.

Hogg leads Texas A&M past SC-Upstate 104-64

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Freshman D.J. Hogg scored 20 points and six Aggies scored in double figures and Texas A&M rolled to a 104-64 victory over South Carolina-Upstate in Friday night's season opener for both teams.

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