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Police: 1 dead, 3 hurt in shooting at Columbia Airbnb

2 arrests made, victim identified in deadly S.C. Airbnb shooting 3oe34

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Joshua Hemphill
Two people have been arrested in a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and three others injured at a South Carolina Airbnb on Friday.

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A legacy cemented. The City of Columbia honored USC women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley with...

‘Merely a messenger:’ Dawn Staley’s legacy cemented with statue unveiling 73k1y

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM EDT
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By Kevin Connaughton, Joshua Hemphill and Sam Shapiro
The city of Columbia honored University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley with a statue on Senate Street on Wednesday afternoon.

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South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) goes to the basket during the second half against...

Former Gamecock MiLaysia Fulwiley transferring to SEC rival LSU 55232o

Updated: Apr. 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
Fulwiley is transferring to the LSU Tigers after two seasons with the Gamecocks. The guard announced the move in a post on Instagram, with the caption “Geaux Tigers.”

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South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley vies for the ball with LSU guard Janae Kent, left, and...

Former Gamecock MiLaysia Fulwiley transferring to SEC rival LSU 6c1dp

Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
Former Gamecock MiLaysia Fulwiley is transferring to an SEC rival.

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South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA...

Gamecocks star, Columbia native MiLaysia Fulwiley to enter transfer portal 5d596x

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
After two seasons with South Carolina, talented guard MiLaysia Fulwiley will be entering the transfer portal, according to sources.

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The dance continues. South Carolina (33-3) is prepared to face the ACC Champion Duke Blue...

LIVE BLOG: South Carolina takes on Duke in battle of conference champions 6o354m

Updated: Mar. 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
No. 2/2 South Carolina is set for a rematch against No. 7/7 Duke in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in Birmingham, Alabama, at 1 p.m. ET Sunday.

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South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards shoots over Oklahoma center Raegan Beers during the...

Edwards, Fulwiley lead South Carolina to SEC Championship with 93-75 win over Oklahoma 602k4z

Updated: Mar. 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM EST
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By Joshua Hemphill
No. 6/6 South Carolina closes the regular season at home on Sunday against No. 15/14 Kentucky.

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A 17-year-old from Sumrall died Wednesday when two vehicles collided on U.S, 49 near the U.S....

One man dead after shooting outside Orangeburg store p51z

Updated: Feb. 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM EST
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By Joshua Hemphill
Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle is releasing the name of a man who was killed on Friday at Dodge’s Southern Style in Orangeburg.

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South Carolina basketball legend A’ja Wilson shared another great moment with the fans as the...

South Carolina legend A’ja Wilson honored in jersey retirement ceremony 6d6o3x

Updated: Feb. 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM EST
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By Julia Westerman, Rick Henry and Joshua Hemphill
South Carolina basketball legend A’ja Wilson shared another great moment with the fans as the sold-out arena honored her with a jersey in the rafters.

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S.C. State delays move-in days due to potential winter weather 12265u

Updated: Jan. 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM EST
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By Joshua Hemphill
In preparation for poor road conditions from potentially hazardous wintry weather, South Carolina State will be postponing campus move-in days for the spring semester.

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The #15 South Carolina Gamecocks have accepted a bid to play in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl...

South Carolina falls to Illinois in hotly-contested Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup 186t2q

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024 at 6:43 PM EST
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By Joshua Hemphill
South Carolina couldn’t overcome the Illinois Fighting Illini, falling 21-17 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

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This year‘s tree is a 35-foot Norway Spruce from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, North...

Columbia kicks off the holiday season with SC Christmas Tree lighting at State House 5j4d5n

Updated: Nov. 24, 2024 at 5:02 PM EST
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By Joshua Hemphill
The holiday season returns to the Palmetto State as the beloved South Carolina State Christmas Tree lit up Sunday afternoon.

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The fair will operate at normal hours today, while the shooting remains under investigation.

Authorities respond to nighttime shooting at Orangeburg County Fair 635ku

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
Orangeburg County Fair Association released a statement regarding a shooting at the fairgrounds Saturday night.

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On Thursday, the South Carolina women’s basketball team accepted an invitation to visit the...

Staley, USC women’s basketball accepts invitation for White House visit 701467

Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
On Thursday, the South Carolina women’s basketball team accepted an invitation to visit the White House on September 10.

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FILE - South Carolina fans sing the alma mater ahead of a college football game between the...

South Carolina ties for 4th for workers calling in sick to watch sports 9l2l

Updated: Jun. 10, 2024 at 10:33 AM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
According to a survey, South Carolina tied for fourth place among the states that skip work to watch sports the most, with 65% of people itting they’ve done this.

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has experienced a series of health...

Decision 2024: RFK Jr. will likely appear on South Carolina ballot 34n2r

Updated: Jun. 1, 2024 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero and Joshua Hemphill
The Kennedy campaign announced on Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gained ballot access in the Palmetto State, and has been nominated to run for president.

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FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Columbia Road in Orangeburg closed due to traffic incident

4 dead in multi-vehicle crash in Orangeburg, troopers say 243z4w

Updated: May 14, 2024 at 9:22 AM EDT
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By Kevin Connaughton, Joshua Hemphill and Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
The Orangeburg County Fire District (OCFD) announced Tuesday morning that Columbia Road has been blocked due to a traffic incident.

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Friday that the state secured...

Alan Wilson announces SC received more than $70 Million in tobacco settlement funds m6h5i

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 8:59 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Friday that the state secured $70,453,028.48 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment.

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South Carolina guard Bree Hall (23) drives to the basket past North Carolina forward Alexandra...

Gamecocks dominate UNC, advance to Sweet 16 with 88-41 win 551h5x

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
South Carolina ran border rival North Carolina out of the gym in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, winning 88-41.

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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson calls on U.S. Senate to Laken Riley Act 3p2e24

Updated: Mar. 13, 2024 at 4:28 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 26 multistate coalition calling on the United States Senate to quickly the Laken Riley Act.

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South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso vies for the ball with LSU forward Angel Reese during...

SEC Championship: No. 1 South Carolina beats No.8 LSU 79-72 in highly competitive grudge match 5v7030

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Joshua Hemphill
The No. 1 ranked Gamecocks are set to square off against the reigning national champions No. 8 LSU to see who takes the SEC Championship.

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