Orth Nominated For Burlsworth Trophy
University of South Carolina redshirt junior quarterback Perry Orth is one of 55 players nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, sponsored by the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club, it was announced today.
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Starbucks' new perk for military vets: free tuition for kids
Starbucks already picks up the tab for its employees to go to college. But now the thousands of military veterans who work there are getting an added perk: Free tuition for their spouses and children.
Mitchell & Wilson Preseason All-Americans
Recognition continues to pour in for South Carolina women’s basketball with senior guard Tiffany Mitchell and sophomore forward A’ja Wilson capturing Preseason All-America honors from the Associated Press today. Mitchell was a first-team selection, while Wilson earned honorable mention status. The Gamecocks officially open the 2015-16 season this Fri., Nov. 13, against No. 6/10 Ohio State. Tipoff at Colonial Life Arena is set for 7 p.m. with a. ceremony commemorating the 2014-15 season beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Authorities identify woman found in Hopkins woods
HOPKINS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in Richland County have identified a woman who died after being found unresponsive in a wooded area.
Coaches tab South Carolina 2016 champion
South Carolina was predicted to win the 2016 Southeastern Conference women's basketball championship in a vote of the league's coaches. This is the second consecutive season the coaches have positioned the Gamecocks at the top of the league.
Vice President Biden in SC for stop at Clemson
Vice President Joe Biden is back in South Carolina as part of an effort to mobilize students to take action to prevent sexual assault.
Memorial for CPD Officer to be held Tuesday at Township
A memorial service will be held for a Columbia officer killed Saturday.
Terminally Ill Man Who Saw 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Early Has Died
Just days after fulfilling his dying wish to see "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" early, super-fan Daniel Fleetwood has died
Traffic Alert: Bridge out near River Bluff High
Bridge out at 12 mile creek near River Bluff. Students will need to use 378 to get to River Bluff High.
Elliott & Gamecocks Glad To Be Back Home
USC interim head coach Shawn Elliott says it feels like the Gamecocks have been playing on the road all season. Click to watch Elliott's comments from Tuesday's weekly preview press conference.
Congress passes defense bill that would ban moving Guantanamo detainees to US
Congress passed a $607 billion defense policy bill Tuesday that bans moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States — something Barack Obama has been trying to do since he was sworn in as president.
Woman shot, officer injured in attempted shoplifting and car chase
A woman has been taken into custody after she ran from police during an attempted shoplifting at Walmart, according to Lt. Raul Denis, with Horry County police.
Memorial scheduled for Columbia officer who died in crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A memorial service will be held at the Township Auditorium for a Columbia police officer who died after her patrol car collided with another officer's vehicle.
CSU student arrested, accused of making threat on Yik Yak
Police arrested a Charleston Southern University student Monday evening, about a day after she made a threat to the campus on the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak.
75-year-old man dies in house fire started by space heater
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 75-year-old Columbia man died in a house fire started by a space heater.
6-year-old who recently lost father gets TD ball from Cam Newton
A lot of people are talking about panthers quarterback Cam Newton tearing a Packers banner down before Sunday's game.
50 flights delayed in Miami after suspicious bag
Fifty flights were delayed Monday evening at Miami International Airport after a security alarm was triggered over a suspicious bag.
US athletes may get medals as Russia hits back at doping claims
Russia has hit back at claims by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that the country should be banned from athletics for an alleged doping epidemic thought to be so widespread that it is facilitated by the government and even abetted by its intelligence services.
Strange clouds form over Cape Town, South Africa
After an unarmed missile test-fired off the California coast Saturday evening, creating a disturbance in the night sky, the next day, Cape Town, South Africa, also reported strange sightings
Newlywed bride dies in motorcycle crash on way to reception
A 40-year-old bride has died in a motorcycle accident as her new husband drove her to their wedding reception in southern Illinois.
Senate bill would ban Guantanamo Bay detainees from US
The Senate is poised to pass a bill that bans moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States — something Barack Obama has been trying to do since he was sworn in as president.
PRT director says tourism industry took $35M hit in storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's tourism agency says the state's No. 1 industry took a $35 million hit from last month's historic flooding.
Senate Dems to file bill borrowing for flood-damaged roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic leaders in the South Carolina Senate say they will introduce a bill to borrow $500 million to repair or replace roads and bridges damaged by last month's catastrophic flooding.
Forest Acres residents impressed by plan for Cardinal Newman site
Forest Acres residents were pleasantly surprised about the development planned for the soon-to-be former site of the Cardinal Newman School.
