Area School Closures/Delays/Openings Wednesday
Area School Closures/Openings Due to Flooding
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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.
No. 7 LSU too much for displaced South Carolina, 45-24
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Leonard Fournette ran 87 yards for a touchdown, Brandon Harris passed for a career-best 228 yards, and No. 7 LSU defeated South Carolina 45-24 on Saturday in a game moved to Tiger Stadium because of catastrophic flooding in the Gamecocks' home state.
Weekend Time Schedule
Chicago at St. Louis, 5:37 p.m.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) did not play. Next: vs. Maryland, Saturday.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) vs. Maryland. Next: vs. Penn State, Saturday.
Weekend Time Schedule
Chicago at St. Louis, 5:37 p.m.
Charleston Southern beats Monmouth 37-7
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Mike Holloway rushed for three touchdowns and the Charleston Southern defense allowed just 115 total yards in a 37-7 win over Monmouth on Saturday.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Ohio State (5-0) beat Maryland 49-28. Next: vs. Penn State, Saturday.
The Citadel uses ground attack to dump Wofford 39-12
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Dominique Allen's two first-quarter rushing touchdowns paved the way for a rout of Wofford 39-12 on Saturday afternoon.
Bethune-Cookman beats South Carolina State 17-14
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Quentin Williams scored on a 3-yard run with 5:14 remaining to give Bethune-Cookman a 17-14 victory over South Carolina State on Thursday night.
Update out of Richland County aid and info
*Richland County Flood Update Information** Richland County Curfew: A countywide curfew will be in effect from midnight through 6 a.m. for Saturday and Sunday nights.
City Mandates Irrigation Shut Off
Reminder: City Mandates Irrigation Shut-off Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect
No football, but free admission at South Carolina events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina football fans may have lost a home game, but the school's athletic department is offering free admission, reduced concession prices and a way to donate to those affected by last weekend's devastating floods.
Injury leads to South Carolina QB switch
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Lorenzo Nunez's shoulder injury has led to the latest quarterback switch for South Carolina and coach Steve Spurrier.
Nunez Not Playing Against LSU
Lorenzo Nunez was not slated to start against LSU. Now he won't play at all. The freshman quarterback who leads the Gamecocks in passing and rushing this season was not in uniform in pregame warm-ups in Baton Rouge Saturday afternoon.
