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"She Does All the Things That Most Players Don't Wanna Do.": Dawn Staley Highlights South Carolina Star's Selfless Play After Scoreless Outing

Ashlyn Watkins did not have the kind of offensive outing that usually attracts attention in South Carolina’s 84-39 demolition of North Carolina. The fifth-year senior forward went scoreless in 17 minutes off the bench, missing all four of her field-goal attempts. But while the box score suggests a quiet night, Watkins was anything but invisible. She grabbed 10 rebounds, recorded a steal and a block, and helped the Gamecocks dominate the boards. Speaking about Watkins’ performance, a video of which Fox’s Matt Dowell shared on X, head coach Dawn Staley highlighted the forward’s contributions to ...

Columbia, SC · 1d

The State

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Historic Babcock Building cupola rises above Columbia skyline

One of the first things travelers see as they enter Columbia is the bright red cupola atop a building on Elmwood Avenue, like an exclamation point. The cupola and the surrounding BullStreet District have a long history in Columbia, dating to 1885, when the final and grandest of three buildings was built as the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, later known as the South Carolina State Hospital. In 1969, the asylum building was named for James Woods Babcock, who served as the hospital’s superintendent from 1891 to 1914, according to The State’s history of the structure. The Babcock Building and the surrounding 178 acres grew into a self-contained mental health facility where hundreds of people lived and worked, walled off from the rest of the city. The building housed offices and patients for more than 100 years, until it was vacated in 2003. Though dilapidated, the central, cupola-capped portion of the Babcock was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and could not be demolished. The building sat vacant and deteriorating until 2015, when redevelopment of the historic campus into the mixed-use BullStreet District began. Workers had just begun clearing out the Babcock for construction of luxury apartments

Columbia, SC · 1d

WIS-TV

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New sports facility to provide Columbia residents access to athletic equipment, space

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A new downtown Columbia sports facility aims to give Midlands athletes a place to train and play closer to home. Columbia resident Sydney Valandingham set out to create a space where boys and girls of all ages can enjoy sports. The Cola Sports Complex was developed with a focus on soccer and is designed around three spaces:

Columbia, SC · 13h
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WIS and SCL Celebrate Veterans at 48th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Midlands came together downtown for the 48th annual Veteran’s Day parade, sharing messages of gratitude for those who have served. We walked from Richland Street to Gervais Street cheering on the brave men and women who fought for our country. Thank you to all...

Columbia, SC · 1d
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Gusty winds Thursday and Friday, frost and freeze threat this weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A major cooldown is on the way for the Midlands as a series of cold fronts brings breezy conditions and some of the coldest temperatures of the fall season. For tonight, expect a few clouds with temperatures falling into the mid 50s across the Columbia area.

Columbia, SC · 1d

Essentially Sports

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Dawn Staley Finally Gets Her Dream Recruit as GG Banks Chooses South Carolina Over LSU, Texas

Some recruiting battles are won through persistence, while others come down to a connection that stays with a player long after their first conversation. For Dawn Staley, GG Banks’ decision to commit to South Carolina is a little bit of both. The five-star guard had identified the Gamecocks as her dream school back in 2023, and now, after attracting attention from several major programs, she’s bringing her talents to Columbia. “South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley announced that Jezelle ‘GG’ Banks (Wilmington, Del. / The St. James Academy (VA)) will join the Gamecocks begin...

Columbia, SC · 1d

College Sports Network

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“There’s No Doubt We Can Beat Them”: Clemson Coach Sends Blunt Warning to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Ahead of Thursday’s Clash

Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks have established themselves as one of the most dominant programs in women’s college basketball. However, Clemson head coach Shawn Poppie isn’t intimidated by the No. 1-ranked team ahead of Thursday’s rivalry showdown. Speaking during a press conference ahead of the game, Poppie explained why he expects his team to deliver a stronger performance against the Gamecocks. “I think that for them as young people, and this is no disrespect to the first three opponents we had, it’s harder to get them focused for those three than it is this one. I think that, in itself, you’re gonna see a different team come Thursday just based on the opponent, right, of how your focus level is leading up… I, as the head coach, want us to play better than we did the first three games. But you’re trying to convince 18 to 22-year-olds that believe that we’re probably better than them, we don’t have to play our best. It’s the fine line. I think there’s no doubt in that locker room that we think that we can beat them on Thursday,” Poppie said. Clemson WBB coach Shawn Poppie, previewing Thursday’s game vs. No. 1 South Carolina

Clemson, SC · 1d

WBTW News13

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USC baseball announces 2027 schedule

COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina baseball team announced its 2027 non-conference schedule this morning (Thursday, Nov. 12) with the annual three-game series against Clemson, a game against North Carolina in Charlotte and a game at Coastal Carolina in May as part of the out-of-conference slate. The Gamecocks will open the 2027 season in […]

Columbia, SC · 20h

USC Trojans On SI

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USC Basketball’s Big Three Continues to Surge Ahead of South Carolina

The USC Trojans' trio of guards made a statement against College of Charleston, building momentum ahead of Sunday's matchup with No. 1 South Carolina.

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

FOX Carolina

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Clemson's Shawn Poppie and Mackenzie Nelson's postgame comments after 21-point loss to No. 1 USC

WATCH: Clemson Women's Basketball Head Coach Shawn Poppie and Junior Guard Mackenzie Nelson's postgame comments after a 21-point loss to No. 1 South Carolina.

Clemson, SC · 12h

The State

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What Gamecocks' first SEC availability report says about LaNorris Sellers' status

As expected: No. 17 South Carolina listed quarterback LaNorris Sellers in its first availability report ahead of Saturday’s matchup against Arkansas. After injuring his ankle during the Gamecocks’ 17-9 win over Texas A&M last week, Sellers is designated as questionable three days out from USC’s game in Fayetteville. Receivers Nyck Harbor and Nitro Tuggle and defensive back J’Zavien Currence also were listed as questionable. Sellers got tests done on his ankle Sunday night and South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said “everything looked good,” giving him the confidence to say, “We fully expect him to play (against Arkansas).” In the second quarter of Saturday’s win over the Aggies, a Texas A&M defender landed on Sellers’ left ankle as he sacked the Gamecocks’ quarterback. Sellers left the game and immediately got X-rays inside Williams-Brice Stadium. When those came back negative, meaning there was no break, it allowed Sellers to continue playing. Early in the second half, it was clear he was struggling to manage the pain. He wasn’t stepping into throws. He consistently looked down at his ankle after bad throws. He seemed unsure of how much the ankle could take. Eventually, though, the injury’s affects weren’t showing themselves as much, which

Columbia, SC · 1d

triangletribune.com

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Championship Saturday: ‘You win it, you’re in it’

N.C. Central (5-5, 3-0 MEAC) vs. South Carolina State (8-2, 3-0) There’s no sugarcoating the Eagles-Bulldogs showdown in Columbia, South Carolina. “You win it, you’re in it,” NCCU coach Trei Oliver said Monday. For the third straight year, the winner of this game either wins the conference...

Durham, NC · 1d

The State

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Former Gamecocks assistant Winston Gandy earns signature win at new school

A former South Carolina women’s basketball assistant coach started off his second season at his new program with a marquee win. Former Gamecocks assistant Winston Gandy’s Grand Canyon University women’s basketball team upset Oregon 81-74 at home Monday for its first win against a Power 4 team this year in front of a near-sellout crowd. The Ducks, a perennial NCAA Tournament team , were favored by 9.5 points despite playing on the road at GCU in Phoenix. But Gandy’s Antelopes (2-0) led by as many as 18 points and shot 9 of 13 (69.2%) on 3-pointers to upset an Oregon team that won 23 games and reached the NCAA Round of 32 as a No. 8 seed last year. The Oregon win marks Gandy’s second against a Power 4 team at GCU after the Lopes, who play in the Mountain West, beat ACC team SMU last year. That’s one win shy of Grand Canyon’s all-time win total vs. P4 teams before he arrived (three). Grand Canyon’s Monday win was nationally televised on CBS Sports Network. “I thought we got lost in winning,” Gandy told GCU’s radio broadcast postgame. “That was our thing: Get lost in winning, and everything else will

Columbia, SC · 2d

theshelbyreport.com

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Lowes Foods Pilots Flashfood Discounts At 5 Columbia, SC, Stores

Lowes Foods has partnered with Flashfood to launch a pilot program at five stores in the Columbia, South Carolina, market. Through the program, guests can purchase surplus meat, produce and other fresh foods at discounted prices, with deals listed on the Flashfood app. By using the Flashfood app, Columbia-area customers...

Columbia, SC · 2d

NBC Sports

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Watkins' return powers USC, rivalry vs Gamecocks

Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby preview the competition between USC and USC, as South Carolina and South California battle to decide who is "The Real SC."

Columbia, SC · 2d

coladaily.com

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Traffic Alert: Columbia Veterans Day parade will bring road closures

Drivers in downtown Columbia should expect road closures Wednesday morning as the city hosts its 48th annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. Nov. 11, beginning at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets. Several downtown streets will close in phases starting at 7 a.m., according to the city.

Columbia, SC · 2d

Niner Times

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South Carolina, Kentucky women's basketball triumph at the 2026 Ally Tip-off

Women's basketball fans from four universities filled Spectrum Center on Sunday, Nov. 8, for the fourth annual Ally Tip-off. Hosted by the Charlotte Sports Foundation, the event featured the University of South Carolina, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and the University of Kentucky. NC State vs. No. 14...

Lexington, KY · 2d

wach.com

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Veterans invited to receive new shoes, socks in Columbia

RICHALND COUNTY, SC (WACH) — Southeastern Freight Lines and Samaritan’s Feet plan to give away new sneakers and socks at a Veterans Day event Wednesday. Southeastern employees will volunteer at the event, scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. at the Richland Two Global and Military Welcome Center, 8131 Brookfield Road.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Elevated fire risk today due to gusty winds and dry air

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A cold front is making its way across South Carolina this morning and will usher in some big changes for the final few days of the week. Dry air will likely prevent this front from producing any rain over the Midlands, but it will kick up the wind.

Columbia, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Richland County tightens vape shop rules: new licenses, distance from schools

COLUMBIA — Richland County Council continues to add restrictions for vape stores in unincorporated areas of the county, this time setting boundaries on where they can set up shop and creating a licensing system. The council passed an ordinance Nov. 10 amending the county’s codes concerning licenses and business regulations to include a section on the location of vape shops and their distance from educational institutions. The regulations have been on the table for most of this year — Councilmember Tyra Little introduced a motion to explore changes back in March, and the county’s Administration...

Richland County, SC · 2d