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St. Matthews man still boating to house after historic flood

More than six weeks after historic flooding, a St. Matthews man still needs to take a boat to get to his house.

Haley says she still supports giving refuge to persecuted

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says she's re-evaluating international refugee programs in light of the terrorist attacks in Paris but continues to support allowing the persecuted to come to South Carolina.

Lawsuit: Cafeteria manager enslaved mentally disabled worker

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina cafeteria worker is accusing his former employer of subjecting him to treatment akin to slavery and years of mental and physical abuse.

The Latest: Group expects to settle Syrians in SC next year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The latest on Gov. Nikki Haley's stance on refugees coming to South Carolina (all times local):

Chatkevicius, South Carolina beat Oral Roberts 84-66

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senior Laimonas Chatkevicius had a career-high 27 points and Duane Noticed chipped 18 to help South Carolina beat Oral Roberts 84-66 Monday night.

No. 1 UConn opens with a 100-56 win against No. 7 Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and Moriah Jefferson added 21 to lead top-ranked UConn to a 100-56 win over No. 7 Ohio State on Monday night.

Sunday's Women's Basketball Scores

Albany (NY) 64, Pepperdine 49

No. 2 South Carolina signs top point guard Bradshaw

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has added one of the country's top point guards in Araion Bradshaw to start her latest recruiting class.

No. 8 Florida will be without 3 defensive linemen vs FAU

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 8 Florida will be without three defensive linemen, including starting end Alex McCalister, against Florida Atlantic on Saturday.

UConn stays No. 1 in AP women's hoops poll; Cal in at No. 21

UConn remains the No. 1 team in The Associated Press women's basketball poll on Monday.

USC Hosts Furman in NCAA Tournament Thursday

For the 21st time, South Carolina earned a bid in the NCAA Tournament, hosting a first-round match on Thursday against Furman, the NCAA announced today.

SEC Nation to Visit Columbia Saturday

SEC Network’s college football pregame show closes out its second season visiting the South Carolina campus, on Saturday, Nov. 21, and the Auburn campus, on Saturday, Nov. 28.

University of South Carolina students walk out of class

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some University of South Carolina students walked out of class to protest what they say are inequalities for minority groups.

Clemson Soccer No. 2 National Seed

The Clemson men’s soccer team was selected as the No. 2 National Seed for the 2015 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the NCAA on Monday afternoon.

Deshaun Watson ACC Offensive Back of the Week

For the third time in the last five weeks, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named ACC Offensive Back of the Week.

Leggett Semifinalist for Mackey Award

Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett has been named one of eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award.

Women’s Basketball Announces Three Bus Trips for 2015-16

South Carolina Athletics announces plans for three bus trips for fans to follow the women’s basketball team on the road against East Carolina (in Myrtle Beach, S.C.), at Auburn and at Tennessee.

Clemson-Carolina to Kick at Noon

The South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers will kick at noon on Saturday, November 28, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, it was announced today.

Gov. Haley names Colbert, Staley, Spurrier and others to flood advisory committee

Gov. Haley names local and national celebrities to the South Carolina flood relief advisory committee.

Araion Bradshaw Signs with Gamecocks

South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Araion Bradshaw (pronounced air-ee-ON) has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Gamecocks.

Pickens scores 20 in Stanford's 93-59 win over Buccaneers

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Dorian Pickens scored a career-high 20 points, Michael Humphrey had his second double-double in as many games and Stanford beat Charleston South 93-59 in a preliminary game of the Preseason NIT on Sunday.

Gov. Haley asks residents to contribute to flood relief fund

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is asking people to contribute to the One SC relief fund to rebuild homes following last month's historic flooding.