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Security upgrades, cellphone bans and the search for a new superintendent loom as Horry County schools open
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) –The last time Horry County students were in their classrooms they could carry cellphones and whichever type of backpack they liked. South Carolina Superintendent of the Year Rick Maxey was guiding the state’s third largest school system and teachers were making $1,000 less than they are now. As nearly 50,000 children […]
Quality Teams Compete In Jamboree of Champions Hosted By Dillon High
Dillon — The Jamboree of Champions Jamboree, hosted by Dillon High School on August, 16, was comprised of five competitive games between West Florence and Richmond County, Chesterfield versus Lake View, Darlington versus Latta, Hartsville versus Scotland County, and the night cap game was between Dillon and Cheraw. The...
Beamer, Gamecocks follow through on promise made to Nyck Harbor
Let's set aside the ongoing conversation regarding proficiency at catching the football for a moment when talking South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor. The sophomore is in a wide receiver room with a mass of newcomers vying for snaps once the season begins and his performance, both in practice and the forthcoming games, will determine how much action he earns as the year progresses.
South Carolina football legend, future Hall of Famer, gets new NFL opportunity
Of all the positions on the field, the South Carolina football program probably has had the most success sending cornerbacks to NFL success. From Bobby Bryant in the 1960s and 1970s to Johnathan Joseph to current young players like Jaycee Horn and Cam Smith, the Gamecocks have put a long list of corners in the league. As many talented defensive back alums as USC has placed in the NFL, one name stands above them all.
Beamer explains vision for Doty, McDowell
There are a pair of South Carolina players on the offensive side who seem like they should have a role, but it's just hard to identify exactly what it should look like. Running back Juju McDowell was utilized effectively his first year, but just hasn't made the same impact on games since his Freshman All-SEC honors. Where does Luke Doty, an athlete, fit?
Florence strides toward a brighter future: G-LAB walks the talk for youth
FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — Community members and pillars of the Florence community gathered Saturday for a "Walk the Talk" event to support and empower the youth. It was hosted by a mentorship program called Gentlemen Learning and Building Legacies also known as G-LAB. Founder Shawn Ellerbe said this is...
South Carolina game-by-game predictions: How Gamecocks will finish in 2024
Picks for every game on South Carolina's schedule. Coach Shane Beamer and South Carolina face a challenging schedule in the SEC this season as the Gamecocks try and buck preseason projections and get back to bowl eligibility for the third time in four seasons. And like we've done for a decade-plus, game-by-game predictions are here in hopes of accurately projecting where South Carolina will finish nationally.
Dawn Staley Hints That South Carolina’s Basketball Schedule This Year Will Include An HBCU
South Carolina’s women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley used social media to get insight on building a nonconference matchup. In each of the last three seasons, South Carolina’s women’s basketball team has played 29 regular-season games. As of Tuesday, South Carolina had announced 12 nonconference games and 16 SEC games for 2024-2025. According to The State, the… Continue reading Dawn Staley Hints That South Carolina’s Basketball Schedule This Year Will Include An HBCU
Florence social media group turns love of traveling into forever bond
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence women‘s group that met over social media after sharing their love of traveling came together in person for a meet and greet. More than 50 women filled the banquet hall of the Epic Center near downtown Florence. They talked, laughed, took pictures...
First Half Surge Lifts No. 21 South Carolina Over Furman, 5-1
Box Score Columbia, S.C. – Katie Shea Collins netted a hat trick in the first 30 minutes of the match and No. 21 South Carolina scored four times in the first half en route to a 5-1 victory over Furman in non-conference women's soccer action Sunday night at Stone Stadium in Columbia, S.C.
Florence repeals system-wide boil water advisory following plant shutdown
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence announced a system-wide Boil Water Advisory was lifted for Florence water customers on Sunday. According to testing, officials found the water is safe to use for drinking and cooking. The advisory was put in place after the area's Surface Water Treatment...
Ten teams get in dress rehearsals at 3rd Annual FTC Football Jamboree
Manning – Ten high school football teams got a dress rehearsal at the 3rd Annual FTC Football Jamboree on Friday at Manning High School’s Ramsey Stadium. For some it was a good night, for others ….. well. Here’s a review of the five one-half scrimmages. CARVERS...
The WNBA just resumed play, but South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson is back to breaking records
South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson won the tournament MVP and led the United States Basketball Women's National Team to a record-breaking 8th gold medal in a row last weekend when Team USA knocked off the French National Team in the Summer Olympics finale. Now, back in the US and back on a WNBA court, records continue to fall in Wilson's wake.
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