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Chester Cyclones to Face Newberry BulldogsThe Chester Cyclones are scheduled to host the Newberry Bulldogs in a volleyball match on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are looking to rebound from recent losses.Chester recently experienced a 3-0 defeat against Andrew Jackson on Tuesday, with set scores of 25-16, 25-13, and…
Greenville Defeats Gaffney in Volleyball MatchGreenville's volleyball team achieved a 3-1 victory over the Gaffney Indians in a Tuesday match, extending their winning streak to five consecutive games. The set scores were 25-12, 21-25, 25-22, and 25-18.For the Gaffney Indians, Mayson Brizendine recorded 30 digs and five assists, while Aubrey…
Hincapie and Sarkisov Achieve Top 10 FinishesEnzo Hincapie, from Greenville, S.C., and Katherine Sarkisov both achieved top 10 road race finishes at the UCI Road World Championships. The U23 Women and Junior Men's road races were held on the Mont Royal circuit.Katherine Sarkisov finished seventh in the U23 Women's race.…
The push to shorten the American undergraduate degree reached a federal milestone this month. The US Department of Education published a proposed rule on August 20, 2026 that would bar accrediting agencies from categorically blocking degree programs that take less time than tradition requires, and on August 24, 2026 the…
A new public opinion poll released this week indicates a strong bipartisan desire among Americans for stricter regulations regarding artificial intelligence (AI) use in K-12 classrooms. The research, conducted by The Century Foundation (TCF), found that a significant majority of voters believe the federal government has been too slow to…
Education
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted a Back to School event at the White House on Monday, August 24, 2026, highlighting efforts to dissolve the Department of Education and advance school choice initiatives. The event took place as students across the country, including those in Washington,…
Events
Converse University to Host Data Science and Cybersecurity WeekConverse University will host its fifth annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week from September 25 through October 2, 2026. The event will focus on Data Insights in Public Health.Jessica Sorrells, dean of the School of Business and Data Science and associate professor…
The South Carolina State Fair, a beloved annual event in Columbia, will offer a sensory-friendly morning on October 19, 2026. This initiative aims to create a more inclusive environment for attendees with sensory sensitivities, allowing them to experience the fair with reduced stimuli.During this special morning, the fairgrounds will implement…
Events
SC public health officials will hold free car seat check events across the state Sept. 20-26 for Child Passenger Safety Week.
Business
Prisma Health Expands Statewide Services with Urgent Care AcquisitionPrisma Health, the largest healthcare system in the state, is set to acquire 36 urgent care facilities from Novant Health. The deal, expected to finalize on November 1, involves locations that were formerly Doctor's Care centers.This transition is anticipated to affect approximately…
Business
Sustain SC Funds Conservation Efforts Across South CarolinaSustain SC has announced the second round of funding for this year through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP). This month, Sustain SC will grant $138,969 with support from corporate partners, distributed across 12 projects in nine counties. These grants are intended…
Business
DPR Construction Establishes Presence in Historic Borden Ice Cream FactoryDPR Construction has opened a new office in Greenville, located within the historic Borden Ice Cream Factory. This adaptive reuse project has transformed the former manufacturing facility into a modern workplace.The approximately 4,300-square-foot office features open work areas, various meeting rooms,…
Crime
A man was taken into custody by North Charleston police after barricading himself inside a home in the Dorchester Waylyn community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The incident, which involved gunfire, concluded without further reported issues.Officers initially responded to Louise Drive and Rex Avenue around 6:30 p.m. following reports of…
Crime
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday declined a request from the Justice Department to dismiss the contempt of Congress conviction for former Trump chief White House strategist Steve Bannon. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019, stated that prosecutors would need to provide…
Crime
A Spartanburg woman was denied bond Monday and remains in custody at the Spartanburg County Detention Center after investigators charged her with murder in the death of her husband following an early-morning domestic confrontation at a convenience store parking lot. Spartanburg Police Department officers responded to the Hot Spot Convenience Store…
Greenville County Appoints New Elections DirectorGreenville County will have a new director overseeing elections. The Greenville County Voter Registration and Election Board has selected its next director. On September 24, the county's election board announced that members unanimously voted to approve Patty Roach as its new director.Patty Roach has been…
Politics
Gov. Henry McMaster presented South Carolina's highest civilian honor to former Marlboro County state Rep. Patricia Moore Henegan.
Politics
Qualifying UTVs will become street-legal on many SC roads Nov. 18 under a new state law, but DMV says keep them on private property until then.
Hunting
South Carolina's early teal season runs September 19-27, 2026 with a daily bag of 6 blue-winged and green-winged teal combined, sunrise to sunset statewide.
Hunting
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is moving into the next phase of a statewide review of deer hunting with dogs that could shape recommendations to the General Assembly, and it is asking South Carolinians who want a seat at the table to apply by Friday, August 28. The application…
Fishing
September marks the swing month for South Carolina anglers, when the water begins to cool from its late-summer peak, bait clouds concentrate in the creeks and lakes, and predator species from redfish on the coast to striped bass in the Piedmont start their fall feed. SCDNR's saltwater and freshwater fishing…
Fishing
South Carolina's recreational shrimp baiting season opened at noon Friday, Sept. 11, giving licensed shrimpers along the entire coast — from Beaufort County waters up to the Grand Strand — a 60-day window to work the tidal creeks and estuaries where fall white shrimp are staging before their run to…
Fishing
The New Jersey Sea Birds secured the Atlantic Division Championship on August 24, 2026, capping a weekend that saw them overcome a significant deficit on the final day. The team entered Championship Sunday trailing Lights Out Boston by 275 points but erased that gap within 23 minutes of lines in.The…
Golf
The University of South Carolina men's golf team, under Head Coach Rob Bradley, has released its schedule for the 2026-27 season. The team is set to begin its fall season next week at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate, running from August 31 to September 1.A highlight of the fall schedule for…
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