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Hoke Impressed With Elliott In Transition

USC co-defensive coordinator Jon Hoke addressed the media after the Gamecocks' Thursday practice. "Coach (Shawn) Elliott is doing a wonderful job with the group,” Hoke added. “The transition is never easy, but he’s done a nice job with it.”

Make up day scheduled for some area schools

If you’re wondering when the make up days for the flooding will be, we’ve made phone calls and checked the websites and calendars for the area school systems to find out what we can.

Why US Troops Are Staying Longer in Afghanistan

The announcement that thousands of U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan longer than planned marks a major reversal of President Obama's goal to end both this war, as well as the war in Iraq, during his time in office.

Tetanus vaccination clinics added

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds all storm-affected residents that a tetanus vaccination is recommended if it's been 10 years or more since your last tetanus vaccination or you have experienced an injury and your shot is more than five years old.

AP Source: Offensive line coach Elliott to lead Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A person close to the situation says South Carolina co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Shawn Elliott will be the interim Gamecocks coach for the remainder of the season, replacing Steve Spurrier.

Law enforcement agencies seize more than $30K in stolen items

Authorities in the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and the Bamberg County Sheriff's Office are urging residents to keep track of serial numbers on the valuables after nearly $30,000 worth of stolen items, including more than 20 weapons, were recovered from an Orangeburg County residence.

Benedict Hoops Picked To Win SIAC East Division

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2015-16 men's basketball preseason Players of the Year and predicted order of finish, during Media Day on Tuesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tucker, Ga.

Mitch Might Be Back For Vandy Game

New USC offensive coordinator G.A. Mangus indicated after Wednesday's practice that Connor Mitch, who started the first two games of the season before suffering a shoulder injury, continues to show improvement and could be available for Saturday’s game. Lorenzo Nunez was in a yellow jersey today and is not expected back this weekend, but could return in the near future as well.

SportsCenter Coming To Columbia

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. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Gamecocks take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in a Homecoming matchup at 4 p.m. on the SEC Network.

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