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Former South Carolina basketball star to play in new pro league after WNBA season
WNBA All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier founded Unrivaled Basketball, a 3-on-3 league that will play in the winter, offering additional exposure and earning opportunities for women's basketball players. One of the biggest names to sign with Unrivaled is South Carolina basketball alum Allisha Gray. Gray will be 1 of...
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.
42 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
Participants will take part in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,800 graduates across the state. GREENVILLE, S.C. — Forty-two leaders from across the Upstate will participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive 5-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), learning the skills and perspectives necessary to leverage diversity in their organizations in ways that drive social and economic progress in South Carolina.
Armyworm infestation hits Blythewood & Fairfield
BLYTHEWOOD/FAIRFIELD COUNTY – As the armyworm infestation is reportedly moving rapidly across the state, Kenny Mullis, who manages a number of farm pastures in Blythewood and Fairfield County, says the infestation in this area is worse than he’s seen in years. “They come in cycles, but it’s been...
Charleston woman receives money after she claims she was falsely arrested
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The state’s Insurance Reserve Fund has paid a Charleston woman thousands of dollars after a lawsuit claimed she was falsely arrested. Sheri Methvin filed a lawsuit against Orangeburg County because of an invalid warrant. In March of 2022, when Methvin was pulled over on Clements...
Two Gamecocks change jersey numbers
The departure by Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has resulted in a couple of number changes for the South Carolina football team. Huggins-Bruce, a wide receiver, wore the No. 1 during his brief time with the Gamecocks. Quarterback Robby Ashford claimed the jersey number, a day after Huggins-Bruce left the program. The No. 4, which Ashford vacated, will now be worn by wide receiver Tyshawn Russell, who'd worn the No. 21 jersey since last season.
Simpkins ready to bring his energy, physicality to offensive line
Following the end of last season, South Carolina looked to the NCAA Transfer Portal and added a few offensive linemen to the roster with one being Torricelli Simpkins III. The 6-foot-5, 319-pound Simpkins started his collegiate career at North Carolina Central in 2020 before transferring to South Carolina. In 2023, Simpkins was a first team All-MEAC selection while also being named the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and a third team HBCU All-American selection.
South Carolina pillow manufacturer’s licensed line nabs Women’s Choice Award
Lancaster, S.C. – Bed pillow manufacturer JLJ Home Furnishings, the licensee for Restonic top-of-bed products in the United States, announced that its Restonic branded products have been recognized as a winner of the Women’s Choice Award. “Women drive a critical mass of purchasing decisions overall and even more...
Registration opens for 2024 Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half-Marathon, 5K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Registration has opened for Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s (PHMF) 2024 Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half-Marathon and 5K. This annual event brings thousands of Midlands residents together to raise awareness and celebrate survivors of breast cancer. It takes place on the morning of Oct. 12 at Segra Park.
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