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Silver Foxes open playoff run for title #11

The quest for a second ‘5-peat’ begins Friday at home for Dutch Fork football. As the Silver Foxes prepare to face Fort Mill in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs, question marks remain at the quarterback position. Starter Jaxon Knotts left the Oct. 30 finale against White Knoll with an apparent hand injury.

Irmo, SC · 1d

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Pecan Pie Season Starts At These Four South Carolina Roadside Farm Markets

When the air turns cool in South Carolina, a lot of folks start thinking about one thing: pecan pie. Some of the best slices in the state come from small roadside markets, not fancy bakeries. These family stands and country stores have been feeding locals and road-trippers for years. Here...

South Carolina · 6h

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South Carolina’s governor-elect holds first press conference at auto body shop

Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s next governor, held his first press conference after the mid-term election at a West Columbia body shop where he worked his first job at 15, according to local media. The governor-elect said he worked at Reeley’s Auto Body shop as a car washer. He...

South Carolina · 1d

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South Carolina at Arkansas: Early Look at the Razorbacks, Updated Odds

South Carolina's last SEC road game of the year is a trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas to take on the Razorbacks. Arkansas is 3-6 under first year head coach Ryan Silverfield.

Columbia, SC · 1d

The State

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HS football playoffs Week 2 schedule: Top games, injury questions for Dutch Fork

Dutch Fork football might start the postseason without one of its key players. Silver Foxes coach Tom Knotts said Wednesday that his son and senior quarterback Jaxon Knotts is “questionable” for Friday’s second-round Class 5A playoff game against Fort Mill. Jaxon Knotts suffered a thumb injury during the first half of the regular-season finale against White Knoll on Oct. 30. The senior has been rehabbing the injury multiple times a day to try and play in the game. Dutch Fork was off last week. Knotts, a two-year starter, is completing 71% of his passes for 2,102 yards and 29 total touchdowns this season. If Knotts can’t play, junior Jacob Brown would go in his absence. He has appeared in five games this season and is 16 of 23 for 131 yards. Dutch Fork and most of the other top teams in the area had first-round byes last week. The second round of the playoffs features many intriguing matchups. Here are some to keep an eye on Friday. Games to Watch (7) Fort Mill (9-2) at (2) Dutch Fork (9-0): First meeting between the two teams since 2013. Dutch Fork leads the all-time series, 6-4, including a 2-0 mark under Tom

Irmo, SC · 9h

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This Nostalgic South Carolina Drive-In Serves Broasted Chicken Worth Driving Hours For

There are certain places in this world that exist outside of time, spots where the calendar on the wall seems more like a suggestion than a fact. Zesto of West Columbia, sitting right there on 12th Street in West Columbia, South Carolina, is one of those places, and the broasted chicken alone is reason enough to rearrange your entire weekend.

West Columbia, SC · 2d

The State

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Broken sewer line forces closure of Midlands street, SC DOT says

A broken sewer line has forced the closure of a West Columbia street. The S.C. Department of Transportation announced late Tuesday that a portion of Williams Street near Airport Boulevard was being closed due to damage to a sewer line in the area caused by a contractor. The contractor struck a sewer line while installing a signal pole, DOT said in a news release, causing an “emergency closure” on the eastbound lanes of Williams Street. It was unclear how long the section of road would be closed, and drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes. The closed section is in front of the Eagle Express convenience store, on a stretch of Williams between a Dollar Store parking lot and a U-Haul facility. It’s near where Airport Boulevard and Charleston Highway split, across from a Maurice’s Piggy Park.

West Columbia, SC · 12h

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Irmo’s Living Christmas Story Celebrates 33 Years of Bringing Bethlehem to Life

Irmo, SC 11/10/2026 - One of the Midlands' cherished Christmas traditions is returning this December as Union United Methodist Church prepares to present its 33rd Annual Living Christmas Story, inviting families to experience the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The free, three-night drive-through nativity will take place December...

Irmo, SC · 1d

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SC Department of Education said its Black history calendar doesn’t contradict recent anti-DEI policies

As a legal battle plays out over Black history curriculum bans in schools, the S.C. Department of Education unveiled its 2027 African American History Calendar at the historically Black, Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia late last month. The purpose of the calendar, first issued in 1989 and produced every year since, is to highlight lesser known African Americans from South Carolina who’ve made positive contributions to state and national history. In recent years, under state Superintendent Ellen Weaver, the department has enforced several policies that hinder the teaching of Black his...

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No. 20 South Carolina to host No. 1 Georgia in prime time

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Gamecock Athletics) - No. 20 South Carolina (6-3, 4-3 SEC) will face No. 1 Georgia (8-1, 6-1 SEC) in primetime at 7:30 p.m. (ET) on ABC Saturday, Nov. 21, the league office announced on Monday. This will be the first meeting between the former SEC East foes since 2023.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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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 · 15h

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Lexington Man Remembered Following Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash; Fundraiser Established to Help His Family

Lexington, SC 11/09/2026 - A Lexington family is grieving the unexpected loss of Timothy Dwight Coursey following a fatal four-vehicle collision on North Lake Drive, while friends and longtime coworkers are coming together to help support his loved ones during an incredibly difficult time. According to information provided about the...

Lexington, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Rises to 17 in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

South Carolina continues to rise in the College Football Playoff rankings. What are their chances of making the final 12 teams?

Columbia, SC · 1d

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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 · 14h

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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 · 2d

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Michigan jumps to No. 2 in AP poll off upset of UConn

Nov 09 (Field Level Media) - Michigan women's basketball has attained its highest ranking in program history, jumping three spots to No. 2 in the updated Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday.

Columbia, SC · 2d

The State

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‘Absolutely cannot happen': Shane Beamer reacts to late blunder from USC defense

If on any given game day you look at South Carolina’s sideline — or that of really any Power-4 team — you will see hordes of folks in team-issued apparel. Analysts. Graduate assistants. Random staffers. Lots and lots of people who, in theory, should be able to ensure that the Gamecocks have the correct number of players on the field at any point in the game. Yet, during Texas A&M’s final offensive drive on Saturday night — with USC clinging to a one-possession lead — the Gamecocks had just 10 defenders on the field for three straight plays. “There’s no excuse for it. It’s embarrassing,” USC coach Shane Beamer said Tuesday. “It’s a complete failure by a lot of people, starting with me because I’m the head coach. But absolutely cannot happen.” Defensive coordinator Clayton White “has to call the defense,” Beamer continued, “but we have a large defensive staff that needs to make sure they’re actually coaching and not just watching the game.” Playing with a man up, the Aggies drove 24 yards on three plays, including a first-down completion that went for 20 yards. Finally, with the play clock winding down on third-and-6, linebacker Shawn Murphy ran onto

Columbia, SC · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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The 45-Point Statement That South Carolina Made Tells You Everything About the New #1

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) South Carolina has absolutely stomped its way to the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports women’s college basketball power rankings, kicking off the season with a flawless 2-0 record. […]

Columbia, SC · 6h

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Vitreus invests $800K, creates 15 jobs in Newberry County

Vitreus is investing $800,000 in its first North American facility. The Newberry County operation will create 15 jobs. The company manufactures coatings for bricks and clay roof tiles. Production has started as the facility moves through testing and ramp-up. Vitreus, a ceramics coating manufacturer, has selected Newberry County for its...

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