University of South Carolina

USC students react to new men’s basketball coaching hire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Thursday, the University of South Carolina announced Lamont Paris as the basketball program’s  33rd head coach in program history. The former Chattanooga head coach replaces Frank Martin, who led the Gamecocks to a first Final Four appearance. “I thought we had a solid year. There were a few games I think we should have won. I…

UofSC history professor encourages people to celebrate President’s Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It’s President’s Day, a day that honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. University of South Carolina History Professor Woody Holton says today is not a day of mindless celebration or an extra day off work or school.  He encourages people to celebrate the day by reading and learning about past presidents.  “To read about them…