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Two national travel companies teamed up to find the best deals for your holiday getaway and a South Carolina city came in first.
SC has one of best, cheapest places in US to travel in December, ranking shows. It’s not Greenville
Two national travel companies teamed up to find the best deals for your holiday getaway and a South Carolina city came in first.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Two national travel companies teamed up to find the best deals for your holiday getaway and a South Carolina city came in first.
The elite quarterback from Jackson, Alabama chose to be a Gamecock despite bigger NIL offers elsewhere.
Why money wasn’t a factor with QB recruit Landon Duckworth and South Carolina
The elite quarterback from Jackson, Alabama chose to be a Gamecock despite bigger NIL offers elsewhere.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The elite quarterback from Jackson, Alabama chose to be a Gamecock despite bigger NIL offers elsewhere.
The Gamecocks will have nine healthy players available.
Why South Carolina WBB freshman won’t travel with Gamecocks for Louisville game
The Gamecocks will have nine healthy players available.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Gamecocks will have nine healthy players available.
The Gamecocks have 14 commitments heading into today’s signing day.
Confirmed signees: Meet South Carolina football’s newest recruiting class
The Gamecocks have 14 commitments heading into today’s signing day.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Gamecocks have 14 commitments heading into today’s signing day.
The Tigers have a big decision to make with senior Cade Klubnik on his way out.
Will Clemson pursue a transfer portal quarterback in 2026? What Dabo says
The Tigers have a big decision to make with senior Cade Klubnik on his way out.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Tigers have a big decision to make with senior Cade Klubnik on his way out.
A 33-year-old prisoner died the day after a 37-year-old inmate at the same correctional institution was attacked and killed, officials said.
For second day in a row an inmate is killed at infamous South Carolina prison
A 33-year-old prisoner died the day after a 37-year-old inmate at the same correctional institution was attacked and killed, officials said.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A 33-year-old prisoner died the day after a 37-year-old inmate at the same correctional institution was attacked and killed, officials said.
McMaster said he is working with House Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander to have legislation filed for next year’s session.
Gov. McMaster tells SC agencies to stop using minority quotas to award contracts
McMaster said he is working with House Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander to have legislation filed for next year’s session.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
McMaster said he is working with House Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander to have legislation filed for next year’s session.
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Midlands in November. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.
Rat droppings in sink. Black gunk on dishes. Worst SC Midlands November restaurant inspections
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Midlands in November. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Midlands in November. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.
The new attorney was hired after Cayce’s former attorney left less than a year into the role.
Lawyer who defended Cayce mayor in misconduct probe hired as its city attorney
The new attorney was hired after Cayce’s former attorney left less than a year into the role.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The new attorney was hired after Cayce’s former attorney left less than a year into the role.
This will be the third South Carolina location of the longtime retailer that has stores across 21 states.
BJ’s Wholesale Club has set an opening for a new SC store. Here’s when it debuts
This will be the third South Carolina location of the longtime retailer that has stores across 21 states.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This will be the third South Carolina location of the longtime retailer that has stores across 21 states.
While plans are not final, Midlands Technical College wants to purchase a $5.9 million building to house advanced manufacturing classes.
More training for Scout Motors, other trade jobs slated for Midlands. Here’s where.
While plans are not final, Midlands Technical College wants to purchase a $5.9 million building to house advanced manufacturing classes.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
While plans are not final, Midlands Technical College wants to purchase a $5.9 million building to house advanced manufacturing classes.
The chicken plant, which has locations across the southeast, is one of the largest employers in the SC county.
SC chicken plant has seen shutdowns, furloughs after ‘equipment failure’
The chicken plant, which has locations across the southeast, is one of the largest employers in the SC county.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The chicken plant, which has locations across the southeast, is one of the largest employers in the SC county.
Kaden Gebhardt won’t be joining the Tigers after all.
Signing day flip: Clemson safety recruit commits to Big Ten school
Kaden Gebhardt won’t be joining the Tigers after all.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Kaden Gebhardt won’t be joining the Tigers after all.
The official portal window doesn’t open for another month, but at least one South Carolina player is on the move.
Transfer portal claims first Gamecock of the offseason
The official portal window doesn’t open for another month, but at least one South Carolina player is on the move.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The official portal window doesn’t open for another month, but at least one South Carolina player is on the move.
The 27-year-old man was charged with 15 additional counts following the discovery, police said.
Man already in SC jail faces new charges for what police found on his phone
The 27-year-old man was charged with 15 additional counts following the discovery, police said.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The 27-year-old man was charged with 15 additional counts following the discovery, police said.
The AC Flora defensive back was previously committed to Harvard.
AC Flora standout Azel Banag picks Big Ten power on signing day
The AC Flora defensive back was previously committed to Harvard.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The AC Flora defensive back was previously committed to Harvard.
“Getting vaccinated against this disease is the best way to prevent severe illness and death,” a Department of Public Health official said.
First flu death of the season reported in South Carolina, health officials say
“Getting vaccinated against this disease is the best way to prevent severe illness and death,” a Department of Public Health official said.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Getting vaccinated against this disease is the best way to prevent severe illness and death,” a Department of Public Health official said.
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Virginia Tech
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Virginia Tech
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Virginia Tech
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December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Virginia Tech
It doesn’t really feel like Christmas until that red nose lights up the sky.
Here’s every single time ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ airs on TV in 2025
It doesn’t really feel like Christmas until that red nose lights up the sky.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It doesn’t really feel like Christmas until that red nose lights up the sky.
One driver was killed in the crash, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Car was driving in wrong lane when it crashed into tractor trailer, SC cops say
One driver was killed in the crash, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
One driver was killed in the crash, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The early period goes from Wednesday through Friday.
Early signing day is here. A look where Midlands football players are going to college
The early period goes from Wednesday through Friday.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The early period goes from Wednesday through Friday.
The Gamecocks have 14 commitments heading into today’s signing day.
Confirmed signees: Meet South Carolina football’s newest recruiting class
The Gamecocks have 14 commitments heading into today’s signing day.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Gamecocks have 14 commitments heading into today’s signing day.
Top prospects, who’s joining the Tigers for bowl practice and other storylines.
Football signing day: What to know about Clemson’s latest freshman class
Top prospects, who’s joining the Tigers for bowl practice and other storylines.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Top prospects, who’s joining the Tigers for bowl practice and other storylines.
Two national travel companies teamed up to find the best deals for your holiday getaway and a South Carolina city came in first.
SC has one of best, cheapest places in US to travel in December, ranking shows. It’s not Greenville
Two national travel companies teamed up to find the best deals for your holiday getaway and a South Carolina city came in first.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Two national travel companies teamed up to find the best deals for your holiday getaway and a South Carolina city came in first.
The elite quarterback from Jackson, Alabama chose to be a Gamecock despite bigger NIL offers elsewhere.
Why money wasn’t a factor with QB recruit Landon Duckworth and South Carolina
The elite quarterback from Jackson, Alabama chose to be a Gamecock despite bigger NIL offers elsewhere.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The elite quarterback from Jackson, Alabama chose to be a Gamecock despite bigger NIL offers elsewhere.