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.
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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.
Senate creates 9-member study committee for flooding relief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina's Senate has appointed a special committee to oversee state agencies' flood relief efforts and determine how much more money is needed to help people recover from the catastrophic flooding.
Vandy Game Parking Info
Due to the annual South Carolina State Fair, parking around Williams-Brice Stadium for the Saturday, October 17, football game between South Carolina and Vanderbilt will be adjusted.
ESPN SportsCenter in Columbia Saturday
ESPN will broadcast live from the historic Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina for the fourth time in six years when SportsCenter on the Road visits for a live show airing 7-9 a.m.
Sumter hospital agrees to $72M settlement with feds
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A Sumter hospital has agreed to pay the federal government $72 million and be sold to settle charges it steered Medicare referrals to certain doctors.
Friday Night Fever Week Eight Part I
Click to watch highlights of wins by Lexington, Dutch Fork, Chapin, RNE and Dreher in part one of the week eight edition of Friday Night Fever.
Friday Night Fever Week Eight Part II
Click to watch highlights of wins by Airport, Orangeburg-Wilkinson and Hammond in part two of the week eight edition of Friday Night Fever.
Vandy Edges USC Women 2-1 In OT
The No. 8 South Carolina women’s soccer team suffered its first home loss of the season on Friday, falling to Vanderbilt, 2-1, in overtime at Stone Stadium. The Gamecocks (11-3-1) moved to 5-2-1 in Southeastern Conference play with the setback, while the Commodores (7-5-4) improved to 3-2-3 in the SEC following the victory.
Team SC Day Assists Sumter Flood Victims
Team South Carolina Days provide one stop shopping for those working to recover from recent flooding.
Missing Teen Found Safe
Richland County deputies have found a missing teen.
As city dries, Columbia turns to who will pay to fix damage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Many of the people affected by the heavy rain that pelted South Carolina for days never bought flood insurance, thinking they were at low risk. Now, they're trying to figure out who can pay for their ruined carpets, floors, duct work and other damage.
Coroner: Missing Winnsboro man ID'd as car crash victim
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a Winnsboro man who was last seen more than three weeks ago has been found in an upside-down car in Columbia.
FEMA approves 11 more SC counties for public assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 11 more South Carolina counties for assistance that allows state agencies, local governments and some private non-profits to recoup costs of storm response, debris removal and infrastructure damage.
