I-95 reopening after South Carolina rainstorm
Interstate 95, the main East Coast interstate linking Maine to Miami, is reopening in South Carolina more than a week after a 16-mile stretch of the expressway was closed because of flooding.
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USC to Hold Open Practice at Goose Creek High School
The South Carolina women’s basketball team will hold an open practice at Goose Creek High School on Sat., Oct. 24, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Low Country Food Bank.
Storm Debris Removal:What you need to know
Storm debris removal begins in the Midlands. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation debris crews are out in the impacted areas. Here's what you need to know.
American Red Cross Hands out Cleaning Supplies
Need cleaning supplies for Flood Clean Up? The American Red Cross will be distributing cleaning supplies including buckets, work gloves, trash bags, shovels, tarps and other items Monday.
The Latest: Boil-water advisory may be done in a week or so
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The latest on the flooding from a rainstorm that pounded South Carolina (all times local):
Update: City of Columbia Partial Boil Water Repeal Areas
Boil Water Advisory lifted for some areas in Columbia
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) beat Maryland 49-28. Next: vs. Penn State, Saturday.
No. 10 Gamecocks Fall 2-0 At Ole Miss
The No. 10 South Carolina women’s soccer team suffered its first SEC loss of the season, falling 2-0 at Ole Miss on Sunday night. The Gamecocks are now 11-2-1 on the year and 5-1-1 in the league. The Rebels improve to 10-3-2 overall and 4-3-0 in the SEC with the win.
Columbia man charged with attempted murder for hit-and-run
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say they arrested a 72-year-old Columbia man for the attempted murder of a South Carolina Guardsman.
Deputies looking for suspect in murder of 76-year-old woman
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say a 76-year-old was murdered in her home on Edgewater Drive Sunday afternoon, in an apparent robbery.
Texas A&M Outlasts Carolina in Five-Set Showdown
The Gamecock volleyball team played one of its best matches of the season Sunday afternoon, but were unable to hold off Texas A&M and dropped a 3-2 decision (27-29, 25-23, 22-25, 25-12, 15-4). Dessaa Legros led Carolina (7-12, 0-6 SEC) with 20 kills, while the Aggies (10-6, 3-2 SEC) had 23 kills from Jazzmin Babers.
Late goal lifts No. 5 Tigers over No. 9 Hokies Sunday
An unassisted goal by Shannon Horgan in the 84th minute was enough to lift CLEMSON (10-2-1, 4-2-0 ACC) over VIRGINIA TECH (12-2-1, 4-2-0 ACC) by a final score of 3-2.
Clemson second at Yale Intercollegiate
Lauren Stephenson captured co-medalist honors to lead Clemson to a second-place team finish at the Yale Women’s Intercollegiate at the Course at Yale in New Haven, Conn. on Sunday. It tied for Clemson’s best team finish in the three year history of the program, and was third straight top five finish for J.T. Horton’s team in 2015.
Amos Leads USC at Tarheel Invitational
Freshman Gaby Amos carded her first collegiate round under par (71, 1-under) on Sunday for the South Carolina women’s golf team, which earned an 11th-place finish (40-over) at the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational. The Gamecocks posted a 7-over (295) in the final round of three-day tournament.
Area School Closures/Delays/Openings Wednesday
Area School Closures/Openings Due to Flooding
The Latest: Open disaster centers to help with rent, repairs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The latest on the rainstorm that pounded parts of the East Coast (all times local):
City Warns of Scams against Flood Victims
Tips to try and ensure Flood Victims don't become victims of scams.
NCAA: LSU RB Fournette can auction jersey for flood victims
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Leonard Fournette can auction the purple No. 7 jersey he wore in Saturday's game against the Gamecocks and donate the proceeds to South Carolina flood victims.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) beat Maryland 49-28. Next: vs. Penn State, Saturday.
In Tennessee, Bush scores another game day in his SEC tour
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jeb Bush is getting a jump on the so-called SEC primary by visiting the University of Tennessee and other campuses in Southern states that vote for the GOP's presidential nominee on March 1.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) beat Maryland 49-28. Next: vs. Penn State, Saturday.
Mars Hill Tops Newberry 17-14
A monstrous rainstorm hit Setzler Field just before halftime, changing the momentum and tone of a tight Newberry Wolves' Homecoming game and an early second half field goal handed a 17-14 win to the visiting Mars Hill Lions on Saturday.
Watson, Gallman 2 TDs each lead No. 6 Clemson to 43-24 win
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Deshaun Watson threw for two touchdowns, Wayne Gallman ran for two scores and No. 6 Clemson surged past a reeling Georgia Tech 43-24 on Saturday.
Coastal Carolina beats Presbyterian 24-17
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Ryan Granger scored on a fake field goal and kicked three field goals to help Coastal Carolina beat Presbyterian 24-17 Saturday in the Big South Conference opener.
LSU Rolls Over Gamecocks 45-24
Leonard Fournette's least productive game this season was still too much for South Carolina, particularly with the seventh-ranked Tigers improving through the air.
