Democrats announce participants in Nov. 6 S. Carolina debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats say three candidates are confirmed to participate in the party's presidential debate next month.
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Friday Night Fever Week Seven
Click to watch highlights of a big week seven win by Fairfield Central over Newberry on a shortened edition of Friday Night Fever.
Deakin Leads USC To 2-1 Win Over FAU
Two goals from junior Danny Deakin led the 15th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks (7-3-1, 4-0 C-USA) to a 2-1 victory over Florida Atlantic (0-9-1, 0-4 C-USA) in Conference USA play on Friday night at Stone Stadium.
Benedict Looks For First Win Against Lane
Mike White and the 0-5 Tigers will be looking for another positive step forward when they take on the 1-4 Lane Dragons on Saturday in the annual Augusta City Classic. Kickoff at Lucy Laney High School Stadium is 2 p.m.
Volunteers Support Flood Victims
On Friday. Lexington County residents and volunteers worked together to help flood victims sort through the debris left from the severe floods.
ESPN To Air USC-LSU Game
The LSU vs. South Carolina football game, which has been moved to Baton Rouge in the aftermath of flooding in the Columbia, S.C., area, will be played on ESPN at 2:30 pm CT / 3:30 pm ET on Saturday, it was announced Thursday.
Victim of fatal shooting identified
Richland County Corner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that died Thursday afternoon on Leeward Loop off of Garners Ferry Road, after being shot.
Governor, local leaders tell Lowcountry to brace for more flooding, urge evacuations
Charleston County Emergency Management is urging citizens living near the Edisto and Santee rivers to keep an eye on water levels and leave their homes before the situation gets worse.
Flood Repair Permitting Open House
Richland County residents impacted by the flood can get help Thursday at a Floor Repair Permitting Open House.
City Opens Water Filling Stations
The city will be opening water filling stations across Columbia Friday at 9am - 9pm,
The latest: Work continues at canal, curfew extended through Sunday
City of Columbia officials held at news conference Friday morning updating residents on the status of in the aftermath of the city's historic flooding.
Accident on Longs Pond Road leaves one dead
One person is dead after an early morning accident on Longs Pond Road.
Campus Shooting Came After Fight Between Two Groups of Students
A fight that broke out between two groups of students at Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff campus left one person dead and three hospitalized after one of the students shot the others with a handgun.
LSU-South Carolina game moved to Louisiana due to flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The game between No. 7 LSU and South Carolina on Saturday is being moved to Baton Rouge because of ongoing problems after flooding around Columbia.
Data shows lowest average gas prices in state, New Jersey
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say drivers in South Carolina and New Jersey are paying the lowest average gas prices in the nation.
Journalist Cokie Roberts speech canceled
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has canceled a speech by journalist and author Cokie Roberts to mark the 175th anniversary of the South Caroliniana Library.
Kings Grant resident returns to house after flood devastation
A dam break on Fort Jackson wreaked havoc on the Kings Grant neighborhood, during the early morning hours Sunday.
Swinney: Lakip took part in pre-trial intervention program
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says kicker Ammon Lakip went through a pre-trial intervention program and had his misdemeanor drug arrest expunged.
USC Knocks Off #8 Auburn 2-0
South Carolina forwards Savannah McCaskill and Raina Johnson both notched first half goals to lead the No. 10 Gamecocks (11-1-1, 5-0-1 SEC) to a 2-0 win over No. 8 Auburn (11-2-0, 4-2 SEC) on Thursday night at Stone Stadium. With the victory, South Carolina pushed its unbeaten streak to 10 matches and remained atop the league standings.
Planned Water Shutdown Overnight at Palmetto Health
Water Shutdown planned for 5 Richland Medical Park (Main Hospital) and 7 Richland Medical Park (Children's Hospital), Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-6am Friday, Oct. 9
AD not 100 percent sure South Carolina will host LSU game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner is not "100 percent sure" that Saturday's football game with No. 7 LSU will be played at Williams-Brice Stadium because of the devastating floods that hit the state this past weekend.
Proper disposal of flooding debris
Officials tell homeowners how to dispose of flooding debris.
Flood Victims Start to Clean Out Homes
Several days after severe flooding hit the midlands, residents near Lake Katherine are working to rebuild.
Orth To Start LSU Game
Perry Orth will start for the Gamecocks at quarterback at LSU Saturday. Former Gamecock QB Stephen Garcia first reported the news Thursday for the website Saturday Down South. Steve Spurrier confirmed the news to The State newspaper.
Trash Collection: Debris and Solid Waste Information
Information for SC, Richland and Lexington Counties on trash, debris removal. Governor Nikki Haley says when removing debris from your home separate debris into different piles, make sure it is not blocking road.
