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PFF calls Hemingway one of nation's best returning interior linemen
Pro Football Focus calls the interior defensive line position "one of the most loaded" in college football heading into the 2024 season, and South Carolina has one of the best in the country who will be on the roster. Tonka Hemingway was ranked as the eighth-best interior defensive lineman returning this year as he comes back for his fifth season with the Gamecocks.
Augenstein delivers a Sunday surge to win the Midlands Chevy Dealers City Golf Tournament
COLUMBIA, S.C. — On a day when Xander Schauffele surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Open Championship, Henry Augenstein accomplished a similar feat Sunday at the Fort Jackson Golf Club. Augenstein fired a 5-under 67 to win the Midlands Chevy Dealers City Golf Tournament for the...
Carles makes it back-to-back at SC Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship
Mia Carles, of Clinton, entered the 25th South Carolina Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship last month at The Wildewood Club in Columbia with one goal; repeat as tournament champion. With potentially 108-holes of match play ahead and a competitive field amongst her, it certainly wasn’t going to be an easy task for the reigning champ.
Previewing South Carolina's 2024 schedule: Ole Miss
After taking Akron in Week 4 of the 2024 season, South Carolina will enter a bye week and will remain at Williams-Brice Stadium the next week as it welcomes Ole Miss to Columbia on Oct. 5. South Carolina and Ole Miss have played twice since 2018 but the Rebels have...
Ashley Chastain shares how college softball landscape has changed since playing days at South Carolina
South Carolina softball has changed significantly since head coach Ashley Chastain last took the field for the team. The post Ashley Chastain shares how college softball landscape has changed since playing days at South Carolina appeared first on On3.
Global Microsoft system outage disrupts industries from banks to airports
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Much of the world faced trouble Friday after Microsoft computer systems were locked up from a security update by a cybersecurity company. A service outage happened after the company CrowdStrike pushed out an update to its clients using Microsoft systems, impacting many industries, from schools, to banks, to airlines, according to CNN.
Rain reigns over the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Don't forget to pack your umbrella!. As moisture moves across the Midlands, there will be more chances of rain. There's a chance of heavy rain on Sunday evening, along with scattered thunderstorms and showers. The northern Midlands are expected to receive the greatest amount, based on...
Columbia Police celebrate National Ice Cream Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia Police Department is thrilled to participate in National Ice Cream Day. Introduced in 2017 by Chief Holbrook, the CPD ice cream truck aims to build stronger community-police relations and foster engagement. “The ice cream truck has been fantastic for community engagement,” said Chief...
Countdown to camp: 12 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 12 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
Lexington graduate wins her first professional tournament
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. — She was a star at Lexington High School where she competed in a number of high profile tournaments. After originally signing with Clemson, Lauren Stephenson transferred to Alabama where she became an First Team All-SEC selection along with earning All-America honors for the Crimson Tide. On...
Gamecock sports week in review
Gamecock football coach Shane Beamer said at his SEC Media Days appearance in Dallas last Monday that he did not expect the media to show the Gamecocks much respect in the annual pre-season poll published at the end of the week. He was dead on. The media members who voted...
Join the Richland County Guardians of the Night K9 5K run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting its annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race/run on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. This event raises funds for the K9 team, covering costs for training,...
First Choice kicks off the school year with backpacks and free groceries
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Believe it or not the school year is right around the corner and families want to start the year off on the right foot. This time of the year can bring a lot of added stress for you and your wallet. “It’s a lot that...
Lexington deputies: Two dogs survive ill treatment; they're on the mend
LEXINGTON, S.C. — We reported Thursday that Lexington County investigators charged a 40-year-old man, Robert Jachim, with the ill-treatment of five dogs. According to Lexington County investigators, four of the dogs in the home were in wire crates, and the fifth small breed dog was dead in a bathroom.
South Carolina football disrespected as Williams-Brice left off of hilariously bad stadium rankings list
Most across the world of college football have a solid understanding of the best Saturday venues in the sport. Elite environments like LSU's Tiger Stadium (AKA Death Valley) and Penn State's Beaver Stadium and historic cathedrals like Michigan Stadium (Michigan Wolverines) and Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame Fighting Irish) always appear near the top of these lists. South Carolina football fans have done their part over the years for Williams-Brice Stadium to be part of these discussions, too.
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