Regulators advise of rules for testing of private well water
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding residents about how it handles testing of private well water since the historical flooding.
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Legislature to ask high court to withdraw deadlines
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Legislature will officially ask the state Supreme Court to withdraw its timeline for fixing South Carolina's public education system, though the high court's answer may mean little. Legislative leaders insist the General Assembly will follow its own path, regardless.
Newton Leads Panthers To 27-23 Win In Seattle
Cam Newton threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Greg Olsen with 32 seconds left and the Panthers moved to 5-0, rallying for a stunning 27-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Kentucky Gives Gamecocks First C-USA Loss
In a battle between two unbeaten teams in Conference USA play, No. 15 Kentucky (8-3-1, 4-0 C-USA) came out on top 1-0 over No. 17 South Carolina (7-5-1, 4-1 C-USA) on Sunday afternoon at the Bell Soccer Complex.
City of Columbia Flood Tip Sheet
As the Midlands continues to recover and work towards flood repair, there are some contact numbers and websites for residents to turn to for aid.
SC Emergency Officials Move to OPCON Four after Flood
SC emergency officials are transitioning from Operating Condition Three to OPCON Four, the second lowest level of five operational conditions the state uses.
SC issues emergency order for 63 dams, half in Richland Co.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina environmental regulators have issued emergency orders to the owners of 63 dams, of which almost half are in Richland County.
Shawn Elliott Post-Vandy Comments
Click the video to watch USC interim head coach Shawn Elliott's comments after Carolina's 19-10 win over Vanderbilt Saturday.
City of Columbia putting on free financial workshop
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is offering people a chance to get free help on managing their money.
South Carolina beats Vandy 19-10 to start post-Spurrier era
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Pharoh Cooper caught seven passes for 160 yards including South Carolina's only touchdown as the Gamecocks won interim coach Shawn Elliott's first game 19-10 over Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Gamecocks Get 19-10 Win In Elliott's Debut
Pharoh Cooper caught seven passes for 160 yards, including South Carolina's only touchdown, and the Gamecocks won interim coach Shawn Elliott's first game 19-10 over Vanderbilt on Saturday.
State Fair Gives Hope to Workers
For many of us, cleaning the bathroom can be a chore, but for Tony Mazzola it is a clean sweep at life.
SC State Fair will shorten admission hours Saturday
Admission sales at the South Carolina State Fair will end at 7 p.m. Saturday to help ease post game traffic around Williams Brice Stadium.
Defense shines as Charleston Southern tops Presbyterian 10-7
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Darius Hammond scored on a 4-yard run midway through the fourth quarter and Charleston Southern held on to beat Presbyterian 10-7 on Saturday.
Defense, special teams lead South Carolina State past Howard
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Chris Pauling and Darius Leonard each returned interceptions for scores and Lynard Jamison had a 91-yard punt return for a touchdown to help South Carolina State beat Howard 49-10 on Saturday.
Past 2 winners to play in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The past two Family Circle Cup champions in Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkovic have committed to play in the rebranded Volvo Cars Open in 2016.
Conway WR Edwards, Spartanburg RB Feaster up for award
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina football commitment receiver Bryan Edwards of Conway and Clemson commitment running back Tavien Feaster of Spartanburg are two of the five finalists for the Palmetto State's Mr. Football awards.
South Carolina F Brian Steele ends basketball playing career
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina reserve forward Brian Steele has decided to end his basketball playing career because of continuing knee problems.
South Carolina to collect flood donations at Vanderbilt game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will collect donations at its football game with Vanderbilt on Saturday for those affected by the massive flooding in much of the state.
South Carolina sells baseball stadium naming rights
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has sold the naming rights to its baseball stadium to Founders Federal Credit Union.
Clemson DT Reader to return to team Monday
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive tackle D.J. Reader has returned to the team and will begin practicing with the fifth-ranked Tigers on Monday.
Western Carolina hangs on against Wofford, 24-17
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Troy Mitchell completed 21 of his 27 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns and added 42 more yards on the ground to help lead Western Carolina past Wofford 24-17 on Saturday.
DHEC orders action at Dams after Flooding
DHEC is ordering actions at a number of dams statewide following historic flooding
DOT: AT least 86 SC roads closed until after Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Transportation officials say at least 86 roads and bridges in South Carolina damaged from this month's floods will remain closed until at least after Thanksgiving.
State organizers move back high school playoffs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The flooding that affected South Carolina and played havoc with the high school football schedule has led the South Carolina High School League to push the playoffs and championship games back a week.
