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Gamecocks Take On College of Charleston
The South Carolina Gamecocks women's soccer team (1-0-0) is set to face the College of Charleston (3-0-0) at 7:00 p.m. in Stone Stadium for their second match of the 2024 season. After a strong opening with a 5-1 victory over Furman, which featured a hat trick from Katie Shea Collins, the team will be without Collins as she competes in the U-20 FIFA World Cup. Historically, the Gamecocks have an advantage over the Cougars, holding a 7-1-2 record in their matchups with six wins in the last seven meetings.
Limitless Library Project serves campers at Camp Cole
Local nonprofit Limitless Purpose has established a Limitless Library at Camp Cole, which serves people with illnesses, disabilities and life challenges. This summer, each of the 700 campers was able to select at least one book as they were leaving camp. The Limitless Library features a wide range of books on a variety of topics, providing something appealing regardless of reading level or interests.
Columbia Water tackles urgent repairs, road closure impacts local traffic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The City of Columbia has announced a temporary road closure on Coldstream Drive, spanning from Ripley Station Road to White Falls Drive. This closure is in effect immediately and will remain until necessary repairs are completed. Columbia Water is currently on-site, working diligently to address...
Steve Spurrier reflects on coaching career, sets record straight on leaving South Carolina
In Tailgate Talks with DiMarco and Garcia, former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier speaks on his time with the Gamecocks. The post Steve Spurrier reflects on coaching career, sets record straight on leaving South Carolina appeared first on On3.
South Carolina basketball alum goes off for new career high in WNBA
South Carolina basketball alum Kamilla Cardoso had the start of her professional career delayed by a shoulder injury, but now that she has 22 games under her belt, the two-time National Champion is coming into her own as a WNBA rookie. On Friday night, Cardoso and her Chicago Sky team took on the Connecticut Sun (on the road), and the Brazilian post player had her top scoring performance as a professional player. Shooting an uber-efficient 8-11 from the floor, Cardoso scored 18 points to set a new high mark for her young career. She also added 6 rebounds, 2 assists,...
Columbia Water lifts boil advisory for Hastings Point
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Water laboratory staff repealed a boil water advisory for customers at the Hastings Point Subdivision. After intensely flushing the distribution system, officials say bacteriological samples were collected and analyzed by staff, and results indicate the system is safe for cooking and drinking. Any...
MATCH NOTES #2: at South Carolina
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida men's soccer continues its two-match road trip to start the 2024 season with South Carolina next on deck Sunday, Aug. 25, with first kick set for 3 p.m., in Columbia, S.C. Follow along @OspreyMSOC on X/Twitter and @OspreysMSOC on Instagram from in-game updates. A live...
Trio of USC alumnae entrepreneurs bringing a special pop-up experience to Columbia
Erin Engebritson, Adele Cisco, and Kristin Smoak are a tight-knit group. Their friendship began at the University of South Carolina years ago, and now they take annual girls trips and enjoy each other's company in their Charleston homes. For years the ladies have discussed opening a business together, and this...
2025 cornerback Onis Konanbanny commits to Vols
2025 four-star cornerback Onis Konanbanny committed to Tennessee on Friday. He committed to the Vols over Florida State. Konanbanny ranks as the No. 302 overall national prospect. He also ranks as the No. 28 cornerback and No. 4 prospect in South Carolina, per 247Sports. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback is from...
Melvin Ingram, Pharoh Cooper, Tommy Moody headline loaded South Carolina Gamecocks Hall of Fame class
The University of South Carolina Lettermen's Association Hall of Fame is enshrining a loaded 9-person class this year. South Carolina Gamecocks legends from football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field will be honored as Melvin Ingram, Pharoh Cooper, Tommy Moody, Tiffany Mitchell, Jocelyn Penn, Jason Richardson, Bob Kaczka, Dana Fulmer, and Shalonda Solomon will be inducted officially on November 1, 2024 and recognized the next day at the South Carolina-Texas A&M football game.
Massachusetts Man Missing in South Carolina During Family Vacation
Recently, 60 year old Massachusetts man Stanley Kotowski goes missing during a vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Currently, they ask local home and business owners to periodically check security camera footage to see if they can find him. Moreover, they stress the importance of checking places like pools, sheds, and any other quiet, secluded areas where the man could be missing.
Black Voices: Eutawville transplant recipient shares story to raise awareness
CROSS, S.C. (WCSC) - Across the country, more than 113,000 names are on waitlists for organ transplants, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. As August marks “National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month,” one transplant recipient is sharing her story and paying...
News About Town: H.C. garden club earns national, regional, state, and district awards
The Seed and Weed Garden Club of Hampton County recently earned national, regional, state, and district awards. It was presented with two certificates in appreciation of award participation from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. The certificates were for "Permanent Community Gardens" and "Therapy Gardens." The NGC Awards Program recognizes the...
Darlington lottery winner makes big plans with prize money
DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) - A Darlington man says he hasn’t spent his lottery winnings yet, but he’s got big plans for the money. After winning a $300,000 prize from a $10 ticket, the man has six figures sitting in the bank, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Free Reign Theatre Presents Trim, Syndicated Run of ‘The Tempest’
Rarely mentioned among William Shakespeare’s best comedies, let alone among his best works, The Tempest maintains an enviable popularity within the Bard’s celebrated canon. The current Free Reign Theatre presentation at the Gettys Center in Rock Hill, where it runs through Aug. 25, marks the seventh local production to appear in the Charlotte Metro within the past two decades (Actors from the London Stage visited with an eighth in 2011 at UNC Charlotte).
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