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South Congaree Rodeo: Elite cowboys, big prizes, and exciting events await
COLUMBIA, S.C. — This weekend, a popular rodeo returns to the Midlands for its ninth year. Folks in South Congaree came out in their best boots and hats Friday for day two of the South Congaree Rodeo. The early evening showers didn’t dampen the spectators' spirits who came out...
VOTE: Does the South Carolina Highway Patrol have America’s best-looking cruisers?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Do you love the look of South Carolina Highway Patrol’s cruisers? Your vote could help them win a nationwide calendar contest. SC Highway Patrol is featuring its 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in an annual contest to find America’s best-looking cruiser. “We compete against all the other state agencies […]
South Carolina ranks seventh for religious liberty
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked among the best states for protecting religious liberty, coming in seventh on a ranking of all 50 states. The Palmetto State earned a score of 63.7%, ranking it just ahead of Utah and just behind Ohio, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty. ...
What vaccines are required for South Carolina students?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A new school year in South Carolina is just around the corner. Preparations are underway to send children back to the classroom from shopping for clothes to gathering school supplies to ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date. South Carolina law requires that students receive certain immunizations – or have a valid exemption – […]
DC consultant tapped in search for origins of SC’s $1.8B in mystery money
COLUMBIA — South Carolina selected a Washington, D.C., consulting firm best known for restructuring companies in bankruptcy to search for the origins of $1.8 billion in taxpayer funding that sat unidentified and untouched in a bank account for more than five years. The state’s administrative agency selected AlixPartners for the forensic audit contract worth up […] The post DC consultant tapped in search for origins of SC’s $1.8B in mystery money appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
National analyst says that South Carolina football "is being slept on" this offseason
The 2024 version of the South Carolina football team is a polarizing group in terms of predictions and record projections. Some believe that a down 2023 was indicative of bigger problems in Columbia and that the Gamecocks will go 4-8 this fall. Others think that it was a mere blip on the radar and that an 8-4 season is on the horizon. Naturally, other prognostications have split the difference.
Soldier from Columbia dies while stationed in South Korea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A soldier from Columbia died while stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea, according to a spokesperson for the 8th Army. Staff Sgt. Dorian Baker, 27, died following a single car crash in Pyeongtaek on June 29, officials said. A signal support systems specialist, Baker was...
Former South Carolina basketball star makes WNBA All-Star Game weekend history
The South Carolina basketball program is well-represented at WNBA All-Star weekend. MVP-frontrunner A'ja Wilson will play on Saturday night for Team USA against fellow Gamecock legends Aliyah Boston, Allisha Gray, and Team WNBA All-Stars (a group made up of all of the non-Team USA all-star selections). On Friday night, though,...
4-star Bryce Davis commits to Clemson football, Dabo Swinney over South Carolina, Georgia
CLEMSON — Clemson football added its second edge rusher in the 2025 class with the commitment of four-star defensive lineman Bryce Davis on Saturday. The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder from Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, is rated as the No. 64 player nationally and the No. 3 prospect in the state by the 247Sports Composite. Davis...
'We were in the dark': SC businesses affected by global tech outage
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A global tech outage on Friday frustrated some local businesses and their customers, forcing them to close their doors. Customers at a local First Citizens Bank were met with a sign informing them that the lobby was closed this morning. Customers said they were told there were issues. A worker said the bank faced problems due to the tech outage.
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