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Sanders sticking around to campaign in S. Carolina

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A day after facing off with other contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination, Bernie Sanders is hitting the South Carolina campaign trail.

South Carolina Equality hosting evening with Hillary Clinton

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Leaders of South Carolina's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are hosting an event in Columbia with Hillary Clinton.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Ohio State (8-0) vs. Minnesota. Next: at Illinois, Saturday.

Late fumble preserves Vols' 27-24 win over South Carolina

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Reeves-Maybin recovered a fumble deep in Tennessee territory with 32 seconds remaining Saturday to preserve the Volunteers' 27-24 triumph over South Carolina.

North Carolina A&T tops South Carolina State late, win 9-6

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Kylil Carter 's 17-yard touchdown pass to Khris Gardin with 1:39 remaining lifted North Carolina A&T to a 9-6 victory against South Carolina on Saturday , keeping the Aggies in first place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Goins kicks 5 field goals; The Citadel beat VMI 35-14

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Eric Goins made five field goals; The Citadel forced six turnovers, and beat VMI 35-14 on Saturday.

Chris Swain helps Navy upset No. 15 Memphis 45-20

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Swain ran for 108 yards and three touchdowns and Navy upset No. 15 Memphis 45-20 on Saturday night, ending the Tigers' winning streak at 15 games.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Ohio State (8-0) vs. Minnesota. Next: at Illinois, Saturday.

Clemson to close 2 grass parking lots due to rain

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The Clemson athletic department has closed two grass parking lots and limited access to two others for those coming to watch the Tigers play Florida State Saturday on Saturday because of heavy rain in the area the past week.

South Carolina backup G Cliney out after hand surgery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina reserve guard Doniyah Cliney will have wait a bit longer to start her college career after undergoing surgery on her right hand Friday.

Candidates head South...Airport security enhancements...Officers charged

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has drawn a sharp contrast between himself and presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton. In a televised candidates' forum in South Carolina, Sanders noted his opposition to the war in Iraq and his refusal to accept super PAC donations. Clinton, interviewed separately, said she'll defend Democratic principles. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley was also interviewed by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Ohio State (8-0) vs. Minnesota. Next: at Illinois, Saturday.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Ohio State (8-0) vs. Minnesota. Next: at Illinois, Saturday.

Maguire starts at QB for Florida State

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Sean Maguire is getting his second straight start for No. 17 Florida State at No. 3 Clemson on Saturday.

Clemson breaks ground on new football building

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson, the top-ranked team in the College Football Playoff poll, broke ground on a $55 million football complex Friday the school hopes keeps the program on top.

South Carolina's Wilson to miss women's exhibition game

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson will miss the No. 2 Gamecocks exhibition game with Newberry on Friday night because of foot injury.

S Carolina National Guard's storm-response costs total $40M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top military officer says the state National Guard and its Emergency Management Division have spent about $40 million responding to last month's catastrophic storm.

US Sen. Graham speaks to Columbia Chamber of Commerce

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is spending some time in Columbia this week.

Furman receives $22M from Duke Endowment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Furman University has received $22 million from The Duke Endowment to continue providing full-tuition scholarships to exceptional students.

Friday Night Fever Week 11 Part I

Click to watch week 11 wins by A.C. Flora, RNE and Hammond in part one of the week 11 edition of Friday Night Fever.

Friday Night Fever Week 11 Part II

Click to watch highlights of wins by Lexington, Irmo, Spring Valley and Blythewood in part two of the week 11 edition of Friday Night Fever.

USC Women Blow Out Newberry, 93-49

No. 2/2 South Carolina used a 13-0 run in the second quarter to pull way from a hot-shooting Newberry team that stayed within striking distance through the first 12 minutes of play to post a 93-49 exhibition win Friday night at Colonial Life Arena. The Wolves hit timely 3-pointers throughout the first quarter before the Gamecocks locked down on defense to turn a 26-22 lead into a 39-22 advantage with under 3:00 left in the half.