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“Gamecocks Run Basketball”: Fans Hype Up Dawn Staley’s South Carolina After Back-to-Back AP Poll Top 25 Rankings

The South Carolina Gamecocks have started their season emphatically, with two wins in two games. As the No. 1 Gamecocks dominated the then-No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels 84-39 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, the latest AP Top 25 Poll rankings on Monday have them leading the pack for the second straight ranking. Dawn Staley’s team started the season atop the preseason AP Top 25 Poll and began the season with a 101-93 win over then-No. 20 Maryland. While UNC (0-2) fell to No. 23, Maryland (1-1) moved to No. 19. NEW: Women’s College Basketball AP Poll https://t.co/fQAZU8ge3r — On3 (@On3) November 9, 2026 Reacting to the South Carolina Gamecocks’ dominance, fans online hyped up the program. “Gamecocks run basketball,” a fan wrote . @On3 Gamecocks run basketball https://t.co/3Bl565Bl5c — Nationsoflions (@nationsoflions) November 9, 2026 @On3 @DCPandC Honestly? There shouldn’t be a Top 10: there should be SC at #1 … then the next closest picks up at like 11 — Heywood Jah WAKE UP (@HeywoodJahBloMi) November 9, 2026 @On3 The rankings are a reflection of consistency, hard work, and performance. Exciting season ahead! — AncientRoot (@Dominionokonta8) November 9, 2026 @On3 Best in the country.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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No. 20 South Carolina vs. No. 1 Georgia: Kickoff time, TV info, what to know

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - No. 20 South Carolina returns home to face No. 1 Georgia on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the 77th all-time meeting between South Carolina and Georgia. The first since 2023. This marks the Gamecocks fourth nationally televised game of the 2026 season. South...

Columbia, SC · 1d
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The Post and Courier

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Prettier Than Matt: One of Columbia’s busiest bands keeps on moving

For the last 16 years, the Columbia pop-rock-folk duo Prettier Than Matt has had an unofficial motto. Jeff Pitts (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Jessica Skinner Sims (vocals, ukulele) will inevitably be playing somewhere multiple times a week, whether it’s a set of covers at a “menu venue” or an evening of originals in a club. And since they’re always around, it is inevitable that locals are eventually going to have to deal with them. “Jessica always makes the joke that you can’t run away from us if you live here,” said Pitts in a recent Free Times interview. “We’re going to find you wherever...

Columbia, SC · 1d

The State

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No. 1 Gamecocks thump No. 12 UNC in WBB border battle. What we learned

South Carolina has secured the bragging rights to be called “Carolina” — in women’s basketball, at least. Dawn Staley and the No. 1 Gamecocks beat No. 12 North Carolina 84-39 at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte on Sunday. It’s the first win on this side of the Atlantic Ocean after USC started the season with a close win over Maryland in Paris, France. South Carolina is now 2-0 to start the season, with both wins coming over Top 25 opponents. While it wasn’t perfect Sunday, the Gamecocks put together a strong showing on both sides of the ball to secure the win. South Carolina had four players finish in double-figures and forced a high-powered UNC offense to struggle all night. Here are a few takeaways from South Carolina’s win: Third-quarter run makes the difference South Carolina all but iced the game with a dominant third-quarter performance. The Gamecocks outscored the Tar Heels 32-9 in the third period to take a 66-26 lead into the fourth quarter. South Carolina shot 36.4% in the first half but improved that mark to a 70.6% clip in the third period. North Carolina struggled to find momentum on offense and only made three field goals

Columbia, SC · 2d

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A Columbia woman was battling a rare aggressive cancer. Then something worse came along.

Learning his wife was in a coma from a rare complication of a mosquito-borne virus was, in an odd way, a relief for Oliver Thompson. He feared her leukemia had spread. "It was good news," he said. "The other option was the cancer had made it into her brainstem and there was nothing they can do about it."

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Shots fired near Five Points fountain early Sunday; no one hurt, police say

Columbia police are investigating gunfire near the Five Points fountain early Sunday. Officers patrolling the area on foot responded to the shots about 2 a.m. in the 700 block of Saluda Avenue, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers recovered shell casings. No injuries or property damage were reported, and...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Riverbanks Zoo bidding farewell to southern white rhino, Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Riverbanks Zoo is bidding farewell to one of its southern white rhinos, Bill, who will soon move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) - accredited facility. Zoo officials say the move is in support of the White Rhino Species Survival Plan (SSP) to increase...

Columbia, SC · 1d

WCBD Count on 2

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JuJu Watkins returns as South Carolina and USC meet again in a fast-growing rivalry

Thanksgiving isn’t for a few weeks, but there’s already a feast of good matchups in women’s basketball and the season is barely a week old. No. 1 South Carolina will face third-ranked USC on Sunday for the third time in the past 12 months. The Gamecocks won the first two meetings, including an NCAA Tournament […]

Columbia, SC · 15h

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STRecruiting: Major Sunday night news from two of South Carolina’s top 2028 quarterback targets

Riding high off Saturday’s win over Texas A&M, their fourth straight, South Carolina got positive news over the weekend from two of their top 2028 targets. Anthony Turner of Virginia Beach announced a top-three of USC, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky, and he is expected to visit the Gamecocks again for the Georgia game.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Equine lovers prepare for the Colonial Cup to gallop into the Springdale Race Course

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- WACH FOX News is preparing for the 51st running of the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup Races. The race takes place Sunday November 22, 2026 at the Springdale Race Course in Camden. According to the National Steeplechase Museum, the Colonial Cup is considered the Super Bowl...

Camden, SC · 16h

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‘CANCER IS COMPLETELY OUT’: Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia shares health update

TAMPA, FL (FOX Carolina) - Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia says he is cancer free after surgery, sharing an emotional update on his treatment for stage 4 colorectal cancer. In a recent social media post, Garcia said doctors removed the cancer with negative margins and that a Signatera blood...

Columbia, SC · 9h

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South Carolina's official Christmas tree arrives at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina's official Christmas tree arrived at the State House on Monday morning ahead of the 60th annual Governor's Carolighting celebration. The 35-foot-tall Norway spruce came from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, North Carolina, marking the fifth consecutive year the state's Christmas tree has come from the area.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Columbia Gala Marks 50 Years Of SC Black Legislative Caucus This Month

The South Carolina Black Legislative Caucus is marking 50 years with a gala on November 21, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music and food on the menu. Tickets run $100 apiece, with online and phone ordering options. As reported by...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Tree trimming to continue Monday in Columbia neighborhoods

Dominion Energy has announced that it will continue performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines on Monday, Nov. 9, in the following areas of Columbia:. The trimming activities will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and anyone with specific questions or concerns should contact the City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification Division at 803-545-3860 or Dominion Energy at 800-251-7234 to meet and discuss their questions or concerns in advance of the work being completed.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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NCAA gameday discussion: UConn’s Jovana Popovic and South Carolina’s Jerzy Robinson are two freshmen more than ready for college basketball

Two top-15 matchups will feature for four freshmen who already appear incredibly important to their teams. On Thursday, No. 2 UConn exited Ann Arbor with a rare early-season loss, felled by a strong closing kick from the No. 5 Wolverines. As both head coach Geno Auriemma and Sarah Strong emphasized...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Richland County leaders host ribbon cutting for new Gadsden water tower

GADSDEN, S.C. (WIS) - A new water tower is expected to improve water service and fire protection in Gadsden. According to officials, the water tower includes a 300,000-gallon tank intended to aid water service along Congaree Road. The McEntire Joint National Guard Base is expected to be covered by the new tower.

Gadsden, SC · 1d

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Benedict secures SIAC Championship clash with Kentucky State

The Benedict Tigers punched their ticket to the SIAC championship game after securing a 45-38 win over Central State. The win marks Benedict’s sixth straight to end the regular season, entering the championship game with a 9-1 record. This will be Benedict’s fourth conference championship appearance in the past...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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W.A. Perry Middle School, Columbia police bring families together to discuss safety

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - W.A. Perry Middle School and the Columbia Police Department brought families and law enforcement together for a conversation about community safety. The “Coffee, Crime and Community” event focused on topics including crime trends, safety concerns and ways to prevent crime. Residents also had the opportunity to ask questions directly to law enforcement.

Columbia, SC · 23h

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South Carolina Adds BOTR Distance Freestyler Jane Chevalier to Girls’ 2028 Recruiting Class

A Junior Nationals finalist in the 200 fly and 400 IM, Chevalier is poised to bring added depth to South Carolina's roster when she joins the team. Current photo via Jane Chevalier. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....

Columbia, SC · 8h