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WATCH: USC creates dream wedding for Bluffton couple

A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina. Henry Simmons, 30, married his girlfriend of a year-and-a-half, Lea Scavo, 24, in front of family, friends and some anxious USC students at the River Roads and Jasmine House and Gardens. The 45 students,…
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University of South Carolina Shortens Fraternity Suspension

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has reached agreement with the Kappa Sigma fraternity to shorten its suspension for alcohol violations. Kappa Sigma was placed on suspension until 2019 for alcohol violations. The school did not say what the fraternity did to shorten the suspension. The agreement allows the chapter limited use of its house in the…
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South Carolina, Industry, U of SC Join Cybercrime Fight

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides are announcing a state-wide effort to fight cybercrime. The officials announced Tuesday in Columbia the formation of “SC Cyber,” composed of partners in state government, academia, and the state’s leading industries. The goal is to help train people from those organizations about security…

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Cruz Chats About the Constitution During SC Campaign Swing

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is talking about legal issues as part of a campaign swing through the Palmetto State. The Texas senator is sitting down with state Attorney General Alan Wilson on Friday for a conversation on the constitution and potential upcoming vacancies on the U.S. Supreme Court. The forum at the University of South…

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Gamecock Fan Leading Flyover for Football Title Game

ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — As Clemson battles for the national football title in Arizona, it’s a Citadel graduate and a Gamecock fan who will lead the squadron of fighter jets flying over the stadium before the game. The Citadel says Maj. Matthew “Diesel” Mayer will lead the squadron flying over the University of Phoenix Stadium before Clemson takes on Alabama…

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USC Banning Hoverboards in Dorms

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has banned hoverboards in dormitories and a school spokesman says the university is considering banning them from campus entirely. Local media outlets report that university spokesman Jeff Stensland says hoverboards are being banned in the university’s 26 residence halls because of the possibility of collisions and concerns about their batteries causing…

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Charleston Mayor Riley Speaker at USC’s Winter Graduation

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The longest-serving mayor in Charleston’s 345-year history is addressing graduates at the University of South Carolina as he leaves office. Ten-term Mayor Joe Riley delivers the winter commencement address Monday afternoon. It honors those earning baccalaureate, master’s and professional-degrees from all eight campuses. Riley is retiring next month after four decades terms in office. President Barack…
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Will Muschamp Adds Auburn Assistants to South Carolina Staff

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – New South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has named two Auburn staffers to be Gamecocks assistant coaches. Muschamp said Tuesday that Travaris Robinson will be South Carolina’s defensive coordinator and Bobby Bentley will coach running backs. Muschamp was named South Carolina coach Sunday after spending last season as Auburn’s defensive coordinator. Robinson spent the past five seasons…
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Authors Set to Discuss 200-Year History of USC’s Horseshoe

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two authors are scheduled to speak about their research into the 200-year history of the University of South Carolina’s historic “Horseshoe.” Elizabeth Cassidy West and Katharine Thompson Allen on Tuesday are to discuss their book “On the Horseshoe: A Guide to the Historic Campus of the University of South Carolina.” The talk is free and open…
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Muschamp gets 5-Year, $16 Million Deal From South Carolina

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Will Muschamp has received a 5-year, $16 million deal to lead the South Carolina football program. University trustees approved the contract Monday morning, a day after South Carolina announced he would replace Steve Spurrier. Muschamp’s contract pays him $3 million in the first year, increases each year after by $100,000 and contains a variety of incentives….