Friday's Time Schedule
No. 1 North Carolina vs. Temple at Alumni Hall, Annapolis, Md., 7 p.m.
Local News
Guard prospect Woods says he will attend North Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of the top guards in next year's signing class, Seventh Woods, has decided to attend North Carolina to play college basketball.
Weekend Time Schedule
No. 1 Clemson at Syracuse, 3:30 p.m.
Agassi, Roddick to play in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — American Grand Slam champions Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick will be on hand at the Volvo Cars Open next spring.
Downtown Columbia Sees Economic Boom
Over the last year, several businesses have opened up in downtown Columbia. City officials said they are seeing an economic boom.
Missouri's Pinkel Has Lymphoma, Will Retire
Missouri coach Gary Pinkel will step down at the end of the season because of health reasons.
Jersey auction raises $101,000 for SC flood victims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A package of football items that included the signed jersey of LSU running back Leonard Fournette has raised more than $100,000 for flood victims in South Carolina.
Gaston Man Charged With Murder
A Gaston man is in custody accused in the murder of an Horry County woman.
Stevie Wonder to Perform at Flood Relief Concert
Superstition, Isn't She Lovely, I Just Called to Say I Love You, just a few of Stevie Wonder's big hits and you have a chance to see them live.
Jim Brown? Clemson players didn't know ex-Syracuse star
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney waited all season for Syracuse week so he could name Tigers long snapper Jim Brown a captain and pay homage to the great Orange and Pro Football Hall of Fame runner of the same name.
State agency issuing more fines against abortion clinics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state's public health agency could fine the three abortion clinics and two waste disposal companies nearly $51,000.
South Carolina Army National Guard Apache unit being honored
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The commander of the South Carolina National Guard is commending pilots and crews of its Apache helicopter unit for winning a seven-state "gunfighter" competition.
$7M U of SC gift backs research into kids' health, aging
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Scholars at the University of South Carolina are getting a $7 million gift to help them study how children's health may affect people as they get older.
'Jihadi' John Believed Killed in Airstrike
As the U.S. government is working today to confirm the death of "Jihadi John", a U.S. official appeared confident the notorious ISIS executioner was taken out in what he called a "flawless" American airstrike.
Rubio: Reform of nation's guest worker program needed
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Presidential contender Sen. Marco Rubio says reforms are necessary to make the country's guest worker program more productive and successful.
Hoke: Different Going Against Gators
After Thursday's USC football practice, Gamecocks co-defensive coordinator addressed coaching against Florida, where he formerly helped coach at the end of the Steve Spurrier Gators era. “I had a great three years there. I was around a bunch of great coaches and a lot of great players that I’m still in contact with. I have very fond memories of Florida so it’s going to be different going against them.”
Columbia man takes home top prize at InnovateHER competition
A male took home top honors at Columbia's InnovateHER competition Thursday night.
Elliott offers condolences to late officer's family
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shawn Elliott offered the football team's condolences for Columbia Police Officer Stacy Case.
Organizations Continue to Need Donations Ahead of Holidays
With the holidays approaching, several organizations are gearing up to help families in need.
Protecting Your Identity During Holiday Shopping
Tips on how to protect your personal information and minimize stress during the holiday season.
Thornwell Makes Preseason All-SEC 2nd Team
The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 12th annual men’s basketball coaches preseason All-SEC teams on Thursday, where it was announced that South Carolina junior guard Sindarius Thornwell was named to the second team. It marks the second-straight season that Thornwell has garnered second-team preseason honors from the coaches.
Benedict Excited About New Season
After losing five seniors from last season's SIAC championship team, the 2015-16 season might be considered a rebuilding year for the Benedict College men's basketball team. But head coach Fred Watson said this year's Tiger squad is hungry for a repeat performance.
USC Women Set To Start NCAA Tourney
The South Carolina women's soccer team begins NCAA Tournament action on Friday hosting UNCW at Stone Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. This is South Carolina's eighth trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last nine years.
USC Sand Volleyball Gives Court New Name
The South Carolina beach volleyball program announced Thursday that it will rename its facility Wheeler Beach, in honor of the generosity of Jon and Kim Wheeler. Opened in 2014, the five-court facility was the first in the SEC and is among the finest in all of collegiate beach volleyball.
Drexel University rescinds honorary degree for Bill Cosby
Drexel University has joined a number of other schools in rescinding an honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby amid accusations of sexual assault.
