Dog best friends spent months in SC shelter. Now, they get a second chance — together
The shelter went on social media to share the heartwarming news Oct. 21, months after the two dogs ended up in its care.
5-star prospect Ayla McDowell commits to Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks
Five-star prospect Ayla McDowell committed to Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks in a video on Instagram live. McDowell is from ...
Python found eating deer shows they’re going after bigger prey in Florida, study says
A 15-foot Burmese python was caught swallowing a “full-sized” deer in Southwest Florida, proving the invasive apex predators are ambushing and eating bigger prey. The python was 115 pounds and the ...
SC broke its record for voter turnout for first three days. Here’s how many people voted
Through the first three days, 383,326 registered voters have already cast their ballots in South Carolina’s first year of ...
National burger chain Checkers is set to open a second Columbia location. What we know
This will be the second Checkers to debut in Columbia in 2024. A location at 7373 Two Notch Road opened its doors on June 17.
Winning a Mega Millions jackpot leaves SC man in disbelief. ‘This cannot be real.’
A Pee Dee man couldn’t believe that he had bought a winning Mega Millions ticket, according to South Carolina Education Lottery officials. After seeing the results of a drawing the man struggled to ...
Three Gamecock commitments among Mr. Football finalists for 2024
The finalists were Rock Hill receiver Malik Clark, Belton-Honea Path running back Marquise Henderson, Gaffney offensive ...
USC Gamecocks’ Ashlyn Watkins won’t be in court this week. Here’s what we know
The Gamecocks’ star was arrested on assault and kidnapping charges in August, which stemmed from an incident at a ...
Richland County wants residents to vote for penny tax. Why won’t they say what it pays for?
Richland county was previously ruled to have used funds from the tax improperly. It’s promising more transparency this time ...
Well-traveled highway exit in Columbia closed for construction, SC officials say
A well-traveled exit ramp on the westbound side of Interstate 126 was temporarily closed, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The I-126 westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life ...
Irate beach house owner accuses state of ‘gestapo’ tactics after he’s hit with huge fine
Tension between a state agency and a coastal landowner has boiled over. The state has issued a near record fine. The ...
First flu death of the season in South Carolina reported in the Midlands, officials say
This is a sober reminder that the flu can be deadly. Unfortunately, we see many deaths, hospitalizations and other serious ...