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South Carolina women’s basketball announces non-conference schedule
South Carolina announced its nonconference schedule on Friday. With the SEC slate already announced, the Gamecocks have their full season complete. The Gamecocks open the season with a three-game homestand that includes a pair of games against...

South Carolina releases weekly fruit and vegetable market review for August 15
Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of AgricultureHugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of Agriculture The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has released its latest Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review...

South Carolina troopers urge drivers to heed safety laws after fatal accident
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Following the death of South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Dennis Ricks, who was fatally struck by a box truck in Orangeburg County, state troopers urge drivers to be more considerate of law enforcement officers...

MUSC burn center earns elite verification, setting new standard for South Carolina care
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Medical professionals in Charleston celebrated a milestone for burn care in South Carolina Friday. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health South Carolina Burn Center has earned a prestigious...

Slugger leads South Carolina as blowouts are the rule in early days of Little League World Series
By Canadian Press on August 15, 2025. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — South Carolina snuck into the Little League World Series with a five-run rally over the defending champs. But the club from Irmo, representing the Southeast region, is showing it...

Slugger leads South Carolina as blowouts are the rule in early days of Little League...
When South Carolina made its LLWS debut on Thursday against Braintree, Massachusetts, Joe got his chance to hit and made the most of it. He doubled in his first at-bat and, with the bases loaded in the second inning, Joe smoked a line drive to...

Captain Underpants? South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Caught In WILD Arrest Video
Move over, Hunter Biden. You are no longer the weirdest person to be caught on film in an intoxicated rage, wearing only your underwear. OK, that's not fair. Hunter still is the weirdest and most degenerate, but at least he's not running for...

South Carolina sheriff's office captain dies in off-duty, head-on motorcycle crash
WALHALLA, S.C. (WLOS) — A Spartanburg County Sheriff's captain died on Aug. 14 after being involved in a head-on collision while he was off duty, traveling along a road in Walhalla, South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of...

South Carolina women’s basketball announces 2025-26 non-conference schedule
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina women’s basketball team’s non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season was fully unveiled Friday. The non-SEC slate for head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks will feature seven games against 2025 NCAA...

GCU women's basketball opens Gandy era at South Carolina
Winston Gandy figured he might as well open his Grand Canyon coaching era against the best. His women's basketball team will face national powerhouse South Carolina in Columbia on Nov. 3. It is part of the home-and-home series the two institutions...

Colleton County Alumni Chapter of South Carolina State University Hosts Seventh Annual Scholarship Banquet
By Anna S. Bright “Knowledge, Duty, Honor,” South Carolina State University’s motto, reflects the values instilled in its students. Additionally, the university’s focus on providing an exceptional educational experience to all students highlights...

South Carolina man charged with hate crime over alleged assault at Mamaroneck gas station
WHITE PLAINS – A Spartanburg, South Carolina man was arrested and charged in Westchester County with a felony for allegedly attacking a Hispanic man by the throat and squeezing it while they were both waiting in line at a Mamaroneck gas station....

First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe enters race for SC attorney general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A solicitor from the Lowcountry is now entering the race to become South Carolina’s next attorney general. First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe announced his campaign on Friday alongside events across the state next week....

Top 10 Historic Moments in South Carolina Women’s Basketball
South Carolina women's basketball reflects on its legacy as it celebrates the top ten moments from the last 25 years. Highlights include memorable games, iconic players, and championship victories that have shaped the program into a national...

Program’s toughest schedule starts with visit to South Carolina
Grand Canyon women's basketball is set to challenge itself with the toughest schedule in program history, kicking off the season against defending national champion South Carolina on November 3. First-year head coach Winston Gandy, who previously...

South Carolina women's basketball full schedule revealed, including opener
(This story has been updated to reflect the latest information). COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball will open the 2025-26 season against Grand Canyon University on Nov. 3 in Colonial Life Arena. GCU is coached by Winston Gandy, who was...

South Carolina announces non-conference schedule
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced her team’s 15-game non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Gamecocks will open the season at home with three of its eight home games set for the first...

South Carolina sheriff's office mourns loss of decorated deputy
Above video: Your Friday headlinesA captain with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office died in a head-on crash Thursday night, the sheriff's office confirmed Friday. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said Capt. Steven Paul Henderson, 49, of...

These 56 South Carolina companies rank on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list
56 South Carolina companies ranked on 2025 Inc. 5000 list R2P Innovations in Ladson ranked No. 5 with 19,560% growth White Leaf Provisions earned No. 1,968 with 220% growth 28 SC companies exceeded the national median growth of 169% The 2025...

‘My heart will always belong to Dennis’: Widow of fallen SC trooper speaks for first time after his death
Jade Ricks remembered her husband loved his job and loved his family. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The widow of a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper who died in the line of duty is remembering him as a devoted husband and public servant while calling on...