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88 percent of 11th graders earn work-skills certificate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 88 percent of South Carolina's 11th graders scored high enough on a work-skills test last spring to receive certificates they can take to employers.

USC Soccer Beats #8 Elon 3-1

Two big second-half goals from junior Danny Deakin propelled South Carolina (4-2-1) to a 3-1 victory over No. 8 Elon (7-1) on Tuesday night in front of an announced crowd of 2,458 fans at Stone Stadium.

Huckabee vows to stay in race through primaries

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee stopped by Newberry Tuesday evening, touting small town America.

Huckabee vows to stay in race through primaries

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee stopped by Newberry Tuesday evening, touting small town America.

Hoke: Holloman Could See More Acton

Co-defensive coordinator Jon Hoke noted that there could be a few changes in the defensive lineup this week. The Gamecocks host UCF on Saturday with kickoff set for Noon on ESPNU.

USC Holds Voter Registration Drive for Students

On Tuesday, the University of South Carolina's student registration coalition held a voter registration drive for students.

USC Holds Voter Registration Drive for Students

On Tuesday, the University of South Carolina's student registration coalition held a voter registration drive for students.

Spurrier To Start Nunez At QB

Steve Spurrier announced at his weekly press conference Tuesday that true freshman QB Lorenzo Nunez will start Saturday's noon home game against Central Florida. Click to watch comments from Spurrier and Nunez.

USC Baseball Recruiting Class Ranked #2

South Carolina baseball’s recruiting class has been ranked No. 2 in the nation as announced by Collegiate Baseball on Tuesday morning. The class consists of 19 newcomers.

Lt. Gov. McMaster to talk to Rotary Club in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's second-ranking elected official is scheduled to speak to a civic group in Columbia.

Lt. Gov. McMaster to talk to Rotary Club in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's second-ranking elected official is scheduled to speak to a civic group in Columbia.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Ohio State (3-0) beat Northern Illinois 20-13. Next: vs. Western Michigan, Saturday.

The AP Top 25 Fared

No. 1 Ohio State (3-0) beat Northern Illinois 20-13. Next: vs. Western Michigan, Saturday.

College Football Scores

Albright 27, Widener 10

Center Alan Knott out several weeks for Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina center Alan Knott is expected to miss several weeks after spraining his ankle during a loss to No. 7 Georgia.

Lorenzo Nunez will start at QB for USC

Lorenzo Nunez will be USC's head football coach Steve Spurrier's first freshman starter.

Lorenzo Nunez will start at QB for USC

Lorenzo Nunez will be USC's head football coach Steve Spurrier's first freshman starter.

Lowcountry child cancer awareness advocates denied access to Washington, D.C. park

Hundreds of supporters of childhood cancer research -- including children with cancer -- were turned away from a Washington, D.C. park Saturday night just as they were supposed to gather for a candlelight vigil.

Lowcountry child cancer awareness advocates denied access to Washington, D.C. park

Hundreds of supporters of childhood cancer research -- including children with cancer -- were turned away from a Washington, D.C. park Saturday night just as they were supposed to gather for a candlelight vigil.

Horry County accounts for largest share of road fatalities

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Horry County has had more fatal traffic-related incidents this year than any other county in the state.

Horry County accounts for largest share of road fatalities

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Horry County has had more fatal traffic-related incidents this year than any other county in the state.

Fiorina begins three-day campaign swing in South Carolina

Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina is talking law, the constitution and national security as she begins a three-day swing in South Carolina.

Fiorina begins three-day campaign swing in South Carolina

Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina is talking law, the constitution and national security as she begins a three-day swing in South Carolina.