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Jury: Columbia bar must pay $3.85M after fatal DUI crash

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County jury has found has returned a $3.85 million negligence verdict in connection with a Columbia sports bar's role in serving liquor to a drunk man who several hours later caused a fatal crash that killed a 6-year-old girl.

Game Time Set For USC-Texas A&M

The University of South Carolina football team will have a noon Eastern time (11 am local) kick when they travel to College Station for the first time in school history, to face the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, October 31.

USC Women To Hold "Pre-Show Party"

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced today that her team will host “The Pre-Show Party” presented by All South Federal Credit Union on Wed., Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Colonial Life Arena. Free for all fans, the event will include an opportunity for fans to pick up or purchase season tickets, an autograph session exclusively for new and returning season-ticket holders, a season preview from Staley and a live painting performance from Jared Emerson.

Fry Named Groza Star Of The Week

University of South Carolina junior placekicker Elliott Fry is one of three players recognized as “Stars of the Week” according to the Palm Beach County Sports Commission Lou Groza Collegiate Placekicker Award presented by the Orange Bowl.

The Salvation Army opens flood relief center

In an effort to assist citizens in the Midlands as they continue to put the pieces together following the historic flooding in the Palmetto State, The Salvation Army has established a Flood Relief Center.

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.

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.

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.

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