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Mangus Expects More Playing Time For Nuñez
USC offensive coordinator G.A. Mangus expects to have a healthier Lorenzo Nuñez available moving forward. “He can do a lot of things,” Mangus said of his freshman quarterback. “He’s a really good athlete. He’s going to play more and more now that he’s getting back healthy. He’s getting a lot of reps at quarterback this week.”
Regulatory ruling could extend service fee to cellphones
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A regulatory agency could effectively decide whether cellphone customers in South Carolina will start paying a fee created for rural phone service.
USC Baseball Releases 2016 Schedule
The South Carolina baseball team has announced the 2016 schedule that features 35 home games at Founders Park. The Gamecocks open the season on Friday, Feb. 19, hosting a three-game series vs. Albany.
Meek, friend of Charleston shooting suspect out on bond
The friend of a white man accused of massacring nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church was released from jail.
Walmart hiring for new Columbia location
Walmart will hire up to 95 associates to work at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market slated to open this winter in Columbia.
2 of SC's 3 largest cities electing mayors
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Voters in two of South Carolina's three largest cities are electing mayors.
Husband arrested in 1981 cold case; reality TV show credited
Authorities say a reality TV show helped lead to an arrest in connection with the 1981 disappearance of a missing Florida woman.
Sumter Co. man on Most Wanted List located in Columbia
A Wedgefield man placed on the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted list last month, was taken into custody by officers Wednesday morning in Columbia.
Target closing 13 stores nationwide citing falling profits
Target plans to close 13 stores nationwide, including one in New Ulm and two others in Milwaukee and Superior, Wisconsin.
Flood victims apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Residents in Lexington, Richland and Sumter counties who were impacted by the flood can apply for Disaster SNAP benefits with the South Carolina Department of Social Services
Salvation Army providing Christmas assistance
The Salvation Army is accepting applications for Christmas assistance starting Wednesday.
Officials prepare to continue search for baby in creek
Rescue workers in eastern South Carolina are preparing to resume the search for a 5-month-old girl after a woman said she put her baby in a creek near Socastee.
2015 Municipal Election Results
Latest 2015 Municipal Election Numbers
West Columbia Has a New Mayor
Bobby Horton has been elected as West Columbia's new Mayor.
Columbia city council elections end in runoff
Both races for open Columbia City of Council seats ended in runoffs Tuesday night.
Jeb Bush brings campaign back to SC with Lexington stop
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Republican hopeful Jeb Bush is bringing his presidential campaign back to South Carolina this week.
4 People Found in Pendleton Home Shot to Death SC
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say all four people found dead in a home in Pendleton died from gunshot wounds.
Voters Speak Out on Mayoral Races
Residents in West Columbia and Irmo decide who will fill mayoral seats.
USC Women #2 In National Preseason Polls
South Carolina women’s basketball earned the No. 2 spot in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, the organization announced today, joining the USA Today Coaches’ Poll and ESPN in putting the Gamecocks in that preseason position. It matches last season’s mark for the highest preseason rank in program history.
Jeb Bush Makes Campaign Stop in Midlands
Republican Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush made a campaign stop in Lexington on Tuesday for a town hall with South Carolina voters.
Richland County to spray for mosquitoes from the air
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In response to the recent flooding, Richland County plans to spray for mosquitoes from the air this week.
Elliott Brings Fun Back To USC Football
Click to watch USC interim head coach Shawn Elliott's comments previewing Saturday's Tennessee game in Knoxville.
Buckeyes, Bears, Clemson, LSU AP top 4; CFP ratings coming
Ohio State, Baylor, Clemson and LSU remain the top four teams in The Associated Press Top 25 as the College Football Playoff selection committee prepares its first rankings.
Shaw AFB staff sergeant arrested for soliciting a minor
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Office arrested a staff sergeant at Shaw Air Force Base for soliciting a minor.
