Tigers Take On Rutgers
Just before midnight eastern Wednesday Clemson basketball will try to bounce back from its first loss of the season when the Tigers take on Rutgers at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
Local News
Monday's Scores
Airport 53, Science Hill, Tenn. 48
Monday's College Basketball Scores
Cornell 76, Penn St.-Harrisburg 47
Midlands Residents Plan to Travel Despite Travel Alert
Ahead of the busiest travel day of the year Wednesday, the United States issued a “worldwide travel alert.”
Officials Work to Prevent Holiday Crime
Officials are providing safety tips to prevent crime and promote a happy holiday season.
Dabo Swinney Previews USC
Click the video to watch Dabo Swinney's comments before the Clemson-USC rivalry in Columbia Saturday.
USC says its officer violated no policies in fatal crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina says its police officer did not violate any department policy when he crashed while not wearing his seatbelt and driving 76 mph while responding to a call.
Haley asks feds to speed up crop loss payments to farmers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary to speed up crop insurance payments to farmers who lost their harvests because of last month's historic flooding.
Two Children Die in House Fire in Sumter County
Two children are dead following a house fire Monday evening in Sumter County.
Multiple Suspicious Fires Prompt Alert in Gilbert
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging residents in a Gilbert neighborhood to be on alert after a string of suspicious fires this month.
South Carolina wins Paradise Jam after 83-75 win over Tulsa
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Laimonas Chatkevicius scored 17 points, Michael Carrera had 16 points and nine rebounds, and South Carolina beat Tulsa 83-75 on Monday night in the championship game of the Paradise Jam.
Chicago Cop Who Allegedly Shot Teen Laquan McDonald 16 Times Charged With Murder
A Chicago police officer has become the first on-duty cop in his city to be charged with murder in 35 years, authorities said today.
U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert
A series of terror attacks around the globe, including Paris, Egypt and Mali led the U.S. State Department to issue a “Worldwide Travel Alert” for all US citizens who may decide to travel abroad.
Nominations Being Accepted for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards.
4 Crew Members Dead After Helicopter Crashes at Fort Hood
U.S. Army officials say four people have died in a helicopter crash at Fort Hood.
Suspect Stood Over Pregnant Pastor’s Wife After Shooting Her Court Documents Say
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of an Indiana pastor's pregnant wife during a burglary, officials said, and court documents suggested chilling details of the crimes including one of the suspects allegedly watching the victim bleed after shooting her in the head
Television Network Agrees to Give Time to 4 Republican Candidates
NBC agreed Monday to give four Republican presidential candidates free time on affiliates in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina after they complained Donald Trump unfairly benefited from appearing as "Saturday Night Live" host earlier this month.
Russian Fighter Plane Shot Down near Syria
A Russian fighter plane has been shot down in Syria close to the border with Turkey
Records show Department of Social Services adds managers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Social Services has added several executive positions as the agency has been ordered to hire more caseworkers to help abused children.
Columbia officer killed in wreck not wearing seatbelt
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say the Columbia police officer killed in a wreck last month while responding to a shooting call near a downtown restaurant was not wearing her seatbelt.
Honor the Dream Food Drive Accepting Donations
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank is underway.
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Moving on from Ohio State
A season's worth of skepticism about Ohio State was validated in a loss to Michigan State and the Buckeyes are no longer in the conversation to be No. 1.
UConn stays No. 1 in AP women's hoops poll; Iowa in at 25
UConn is back to being a unanimous choice as No. 1 in the AP women's basketball poll.
Watson Earns 4th ACC Weekly Honor
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson was named ACC Offensive Back of the Week for his performance against Wake Forest. The sophomore led Clemson to a 33-13 victory to raise No. 1 ranked Clemson to 11-0 for the season.
