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Lexington Flood Victims Assess Damage

On Tuesday, residents and business owners in Lexington started to assess the damage after the rain finally stopped in the midlands.

AP Top 25 Heat Check: If not Ohio State, who should be No. 1

If not Ohio State than what team should be No. 1 in the AP Top 25?

City Requests Voluntary Water Conservation

As the City works to stabilize water levels at the Columbia Canal, City officials are asking citizens to minimize water usage until further notice.

Officials: Beaver Dam has stabilized

Beaver Dam has now stabilized, officials say they will continue to monitor it.

Wildewood resident reacts to voluntary evacuation

A Wildewood resident reacts to the evacuation officials are strongly encouraging because of the possibility of the Beaver Dam failing.

Richland Co. Sheriff says moving to recovery mode

Three days after historic flooding struck the Midlands, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the search effort continues.

USC Falls At Wake Forest 2-0

Two second-half goals gave No. 6 Wake Forest a 2-0 win over No. 15 South Carolina on Tuesday night at Dennie Spry Stadium.

Area Business Closings

The following businesses and services are closed Wednesday

Clemson Tennis Announces 2015-2016 Schedule

Thirteen teams that were in the field for the 2015 NCAA Tournament highlight Clemson’s 2015-16 men’s tennis schedule, released Tuesday by Head Coach Chuck McCuen. The spring schedule features 19 home matches and 11 on the road or at neutral sites, including nine double headers.

Swinney Named Bobby Dodd Coach of the Week

Officials from the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl today announced that Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney has been selected as The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week.

Update: Richland County Flood Status

Emergency officials shift to recovery mode after this week’s catastrophic flooding, the public is asked to make note of the important information listed below.

Holloman: "We Have to Focus on the Game"

USC Linebacker T.J. Holloman said Tuesday, while the floods in South Carolina are tragic, the Gamecocks must focus on the game with (7) LSU Saturday. Click the video to watch his comments.

SEC Nation Re-Routes to Tennessee for Saturday

SEC Nation is heading to Knoxville, Tenn. this Saturday, Oct. 10 to preview the Georgia at Tennessee football game. The traveling pre-game show was originally scheduled to visit South Carolina this weekend, but in light of recent flooding has worked with both schools to adjust.

Coroner identifies body found in flood waters

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the man that was recovered from his vehicle after being involved in the flooding.

Coroner identifies body found as that of missing Columbia man

Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual that was recovered from a lake located near the 6800 block of N. Trenholm Road.

Spurrier: "Thoughts, Prayers with Flood Victims"

Steve Spurrier said Tuesday his thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the devastating floods in South Carolina. Click the video to watch his comments.

Inside the Aftermath of South Carolina's Devastating Floods

The rain has come to an end in South Carolina, and the state is now faced with how it can recover from the devastation of this week's massive storm.

School says South Carolina game with No. 7 LSU still on

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Athletic officials at the University of South Carolina say next Saturday's game against No. 7 LSU is still on despite flooding in portions of the city.

Ray Tanner: "Not Sure We'll Have Game at WBS Saturday"

USC Athletics Director Ray Tanner said Tuesday the Gamecocks' game with the LSU Tigers Saturday Oct. 10 could be moved to a different location after severe flooding in the midlands. Click the video to watch his comments.

Rosters for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The rosters of the North Carolina and South Carolina football teams for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, which will be played in Gibbs Stadium at Wofford College on Dec. 19: