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4-star OL Cortez Smith commits to Georgia over Georgia Tech, Miami, South Carolina
Georgia didn't have to look far to beef up its Great Wall of Georgia. Cortez Smith from nearby Parkview (Ga.) has committed to Georgia, he announced on Saturday. Smith chose the Bulldogs over Georgia Tech, Miami, and South Carolina. The Peach State star told Georgia coaches he planned to be...
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,...
'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.
Soda City Live: Find your new best friend during the Pick Me! SC pet adoption event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sponsored by Pick Me! SC. Looking for a furry friend? Now’s a great time to do it. More than 90 shelters and organizations across the state are participating in Pick Me! SC, a statewide pet adoption event. From July 20-28, participating locations are providing free...
4-Star WR Malik Clark Announces Final Four, Decision Coming Next Week
4-Star 2025 Wide Receiver Malik Clark (6’2″/170) has trimmed his list to 4 schools: NC State, UNC, South Carolina and FSU. He will be announcing his college decision next week, on July 25th. ON3, 247Sports and ESPN all rank Clark as a Top-250 prospect nationally in the 2025...
Top-200 prospect Lino Mark sinks big shots for Soldiers at Peach, sets official visit dates
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — When the Oakland Soldiers needed a big time shot against UPlay Canada on Tuesday during Peach Jam pool play, three-star guard Lino Mark was the one to step up. With around seven minutes to go and the game tied, Mark hit his first big-time three. Then, just a while after, he hit the dagger shot from deep to put the Soldiers up 11 points. UPlay had led the Soldiers most of the contest. “I just do the little things,” Mark said of his game. “I realize I’m on a great team with great players. You know, everybody’s ball dominant at their high school, so just trying to fit in by doing the little stuff. That’s guarding 94 feet, cutting backdoor, hitting open shots.” Mark plays with two No. 1-ranked high school players — AJ Dybantsa of the 2025 class and Tyran Stokes of the 2026 class — on the Oakland Soldiers 17u program. Still, he has found a way to stand out at Peach Jam. The guard is averaging a modest 6.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 17.4 minutes per contest — but he’s been the bench piece the Soldiers need to flourish. The Soldiers also needed everyone of Mark’s 13 points to knock of UPlay, 73-65. As for Mark’s recruitment, he is hearing from programs like Cal, Providence, Santa Barbara, Seton Hall, TCU and USC. Mark has already visited Providence, Seton Hall and TCU unofficially and has some official visits set in stone for the fall. Mark will travel to Seton Hall (Sept. 9-11) and TCU (Oct. 3-5). He is also planning a visit with Cal, Providence, Utah and USC. Mark broke down all of those programs: USC: “USC is just, it’s the hometown. I grew up in California, so just having the ability to stay home, it’s a really nice feeling. But for me, I would like to go and play anywhere I can for the best opportunity in my lifetime. I love coach [Eric] Musselman. He FaceTime’s me, shares a lot of jokes. So just getting to know him and his staff. They just recently offered so that was nice.” Providence and Seton Hall: “Schools like Seton Hall and Providence, the head coaches are like my favorite head coaches. Especially Seton Hall and Providence, like those two head coaches reach out probably the most and they’re always there for me. Always text me before and after games just making sure that I’m good.” On Providence head coach Kim English: “He’s young and he hooped. You know, he let’s the players get after it. Me and him make jokes about Devin Carter who just got drafted. Me and him both got hair.” On Seton Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway: “To me he’s like the realest coach. He always calls me little bro when he text and call. He’s always looking out elsewhere than basketball. So it’s more than just basketball to him.” Cal: “Also close to home. They were one of the first to get after it with me. So they’ve always been active, always stay on top of me and they really want me.” TCU: ” So coach [Jamie] Dixon, he actually went to my high school. I think two of the coaches went to my high school. So there’s that connection with Notre Dame. He was my second offer. He’s always been, he’s always showing up to my school to talk to me, doing the little things. And I already took unofficial actually also so.” UCSB: “UCSB, that’s a mid major route I want to go. I really love their staff. I really, really love their staff. They text me the most, like they text me the most. So that staff always making sure I’m good. Always sending me clips of Ajay Mitchell, who’s hooping right now. They’re making sure like I’m the priority. I can be the guy to go to on campus, you know, play as a freshman, play good minutes. They have high expectations for me.” Mark is ranked the No. 177 overall prospect by 247Sports and the No. 16 player in the state of California. He attends Notre Dame Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles and will play with Stokes there next season. “I’m hoping we can win Peach and then win State,” Mark said. “Thats a big deal.” The Soldiers are 5-0 in pool play at Peach Jam and have secured the top spot in Pool C. They will play whoever finishes second in Pool B at noon on Saturday in the quarterfinals. Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Charleston Animal Society Hosting Nine-Day Adoption Event
From July 20th to 28th, join the Charleston Animal Society as Pick Me! SC returns to shelters and Petco locations across the state. This event brings together over 93 shelters, rescue organizations, and Petco Pet Care Centers, making it the largest annual statewide adoption event of dogs and cats in the country.
Everyday Hero: Air Force pilot reflects on withdrawal from Afghanistan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was the largest noncombatant withdrawal in American history, and the final pilot on the final plane leaving Afghanistan talked to News 2 about his mission. “We did things we’ve never done before, and you have to look at that aspect of the mission […]
Orangeburg man sentenced on federal gun, drug charges
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCSC) - An Orangeburg man will spend the next seven years behind bars after a traffic stop resulted in officers finding guns and drugs intended for distribution. According to the United States Department of Justice, Chad Lavell Williams Jr., 30, was sentenced Friday to 84 months in federal...
‘Good group of people’ restoring Conway church after lightning strike, pastor says
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A close-knit Conway church community is leaning on their faith and thanking first responders for saving their building after its steeple was destroyed by lightning. “As soon as everybody started hearing about it, they were there. And everybody in the church has kicked in,” Stephen Hyman, pastor at White Savannah Original […]
Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and apparently used a Nazi salute in front of the building was sentenced Friday to almost five years in prison.Tyler Bradley Dykes, of South Carolina, was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield from two police officers and used it to push his way through police lines during the attack by the mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters.Dykes, 26, pleaded guilty in April to assault charges and was previously convicted of a crime stemming from the 2017 white nationalist Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dykes...
72-year-old man from South Carolina dies after kayak capsizes near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
A 72-year-old South Carolina man died Saturday after his kayak capsized in the water near Cape Hatteras National Seashore.According to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the incident happened Saturday morning. Officials said the man launched his kayak from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ramp 43, located east of the Cape Point Campground near Buxton.Bystanders at the beach told officials they saw the kayak capsize while attempting to ride a wave about 50 yards from the beach. They then swam out to help pull the man from the kayak and brought him back to the beach.ALSO SEE: Alligator 'taken into custody' for loitering, trespassing at Sunset Beach police stationRescue crews attempted to resuscitate the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene."We send our condolences to the kayaker's family and friends," Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent David Hallac said on social media.The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is investigating the incident.
988 crisis helpline celebrates anniversary of launch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - June marks two years since the launch of the nationwide mental health crisis helpline 988. In 2022, 852 people died by suicide in South Carolina. To tackle the issue the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline number was launched nationwide in July of the same year. Substance...
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