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Lexington intersection closed indefinitely for sewer repairs

Williams Street is closed eastbound at the SC 302 intersection in Lexington County after a contractor working for the South Carolina Department of Transportation struck a sewer line Tuesday. The emergency closure began Tuesday evening while repairs are made to the damaged line, according to SCDOT. Officials have not provided...

Lexington County, SC · 2d

Garnet and Cocky

The CFP Committee sends clear message to South Carolina after latest poll

The Gamecocks move up four spots in the latest ranking

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USA TODAY Sports Media Group

TV channel, kickoff time set for Georgia at South Carolina

The Georgia Bulldogs have another difficult road night game on their schedule. No. 1 Georgia plays at the No. 24 South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Georgia-South Carolina game will be televised on ABC. Before playing South Carolina in Week 12, Georgia hosts the Missouri Tigers . South Carolina plays at Arkansas prior to hosting Georgia. The Gamecocks (6-3, 4-3 SEC) remain in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot, but will need to win out. Georgia (8-1, 6-1 SEC) will close its SEC schedule at South Carolina as the Bulldogs try to secure a final trip to the SEC championship game . Georgia could clinch an SEC championship game berth before playing South Carolina if the Bulldogs beat Missouri and get some help. South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers has led the Gamecocks to four straight SEC wins after an 0-3 start. The Gamecocks have relied on Sellers, who has 15 total touchdowns in South Carolina's last four games. However, Sellers suffered an ankle injury against Texas A&M and may not be able to run as effectively. We'll see how healthy he looks this week at Arkansas. He is expected to play this

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The Post and Courier

A city within a city: West Columbia’s ‘most transformative’ development project ever moves forward

WEST COLUMBIA— What the city’s mayor calls one of the most transformative projects in West Columbia's history is moving forward after the city council approved rezoning for almost 10 acres of land at a meeting on Oct. 19. Originally announced in 2022, the project is set to transform the historic Colite manufacturing facility into Colite City, a multi-use hub where people can live, work, eat and shop. “Colite City will be the most enjoyable and desirable space to live, work and play in the Midlands,” according to documents pitching the project to the city. “From craft breweries, gorgeous flex s...

West Columbia, SC · 1d

The State

Shane Beamer gives latest word on LaNorris Sellers' chances to play vs. Arkansas

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is trending toward playing against Arkansas, according to coach Shane Beamer. During his weekly radio show, Beamer said Sellers will be listed as probable on the latest injury report that will come out Thursday at 8:15 p.m. Sellers was listed as questionable on the first availability report released Wednesday. “He has worked really, really hard to get himself back to where he feels, and we feel good about him being out there on Saturday night,” Beamer said. “He did more today than he did yesterday and did more yesterday than he did the day before. He keeps progressing.” Defensive back J’Zavien Currence and receiver Nitro Tuggle are out for this week, according to Beamer. Tuggle got “banged up” in practice, Beamer said. This is the second straight game Currence will miss. Beamer said starting receiver Nyck Harbor is doubtful. Harbor injured his hand last week against Texas A&M. 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. The X-rays came back negative and Sellers played the whole second

Columbia, SC · 15h

The State

Former Gamecock QB Corey Jenkins makes history coaching his high school alma mater

For 32 years, Dreher High football has been forced to cling to a singular victory and the what-if it sparked. During the first round of the 1994 playoffs, the Blue Devils built up a 21-0 third-quarter lead over the defending state champs, Cheraw, when their senior quarterback broke his leg. The toll of a season’s worth of stress fractures came due. An ambulance drove onto the field ... and just sat there. Corey Jenkins asked the doctor if he could go back in. The doctor unwrapped his leg and showed that it was in two pieces. Jenkins did not go back in the game — but he also refused to leave until the game was over, leaving an ambulance driver waiting until Dreher hung on for the 21-14 first-round victory before zipping the QB to Baptist Medical Center. That was the last high school football game Jenkins, now 50, ever played. It was also the Blue Devils’ last playoff victory — until last Friday. Jenkins, now in his fifth season coaching his alma mater, led Dreher (8-3) to its first playoff victory in over three decades, a 20-19 win over Wilson in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.

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This South Carolina Buffet Restaurant Is So Good It Is Practically A Hidden Gem

The fried chicken at this South Carolina buffet comes with its own official title: Famous Southern Fried Chicken. I like a kitchen that boldly prints that word right on the menu. The buffet sits inside a church banquet and conference center, which already makes it unusual. Lunch runs only four...

West Columbia, SC · 1d

The State

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

Lexington County Chronicle

Lexington County receives $28.8M to reduce road fatalities

Lexington County will receive a $28.8 million federal grant award to implement the project “One Lexington, Zero Fatalities,” members of the Lexington County Council learned during the panel’s only November meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to council documents, Lexington County and local municipalities submitted a joint...

Lexington County, SC · 20h

The State

Popular Midlands restaurant chain plots Columbia location. Where will it be?

A well-known Midlands Mexican restaurant chain is eyeing a new Columbia location, according to public records. Brothers & Beer, which already has three locations in the area, is planning a new spot at 1132 Devine St. in downtown Columbia, near the University of South Carolina. The restaurant would be near the corner of Main and Devine Streets. City of Columbia records indicate that Brothers & Beer filed for permits for signage and fire protection systems in October. Also, public notices have been filed showing that Brothers & Beer will apply for alcohol licenses for 1132 Devine St. via the state Department of Revenue. This would be the fourth Brothers & Beer Mexican restaurant in the Midlands. Other locations are at 205 Columbia Ave. in Lexington, at 1270 Bower Parkway in the Harbison shopping district, and at 2736 N. Lake Drive near Irmo and Lake Murray. The menu at Brothers & Beer features a host of Mexican favorites, including nachos, quesadillas, fajita salads, combination plates, chimichangas, burritos and more. The Devine Street Brothers & Beer would be in the midst of a busy area, with lots of foot traffic from USC. Meanwhile, about 20,000 cars per day traverse nearby Assembly Street,

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Texas A&M Aggies On SI

Texas A&M's Loss to South Carolina Just Hit a New Embarrassing Low

A defensive mishap from South Carolina highlights a new low for the Texas A&M Aggies offense

College Station, TX · 1d

The State

Jury awards $24 million in Columbia malpractice case after pilot's death

A jury in Columbia has awarded $24 million to the estate of a 36-year-old father and decorated F-16 fighter pilot who died after complications from a heart procedure, according to legal fillings. The jury found a radiologist at fault for failing to identify an esophageal perforation on a CT angiogram, and found the radiologist grossly negligent. The estate alleged the scan was read as normal despite the patient’s symptoms continuing for about a month after an ablation for atrial fibrillation. He died 12 days after the scan from complications related to the perforation. The verdict followed a two-week trial that began Oct. 26. It included $14,645,390 in non-economic damages for wrongful death. The patient’s estate had previously settled with the cardiologist who performed the ablation for $1.2 million. The patient was a commercial pilot, husband and father of two young daughters, according to the lawsuit. Plaintiff’s attorneys were John Kassel, Theile McVey and Jamie Raie Rutskoski of Kassel McVey, and Thad Myers. Mark S. Barrow and Marshall C. Crane of Sweeny Wingate & Barrow represented the radiologist.

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South Carolina Gamecocks On SI

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.

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Essentially Sports

"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 ...

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Seven South Carolina Diners That Serve Comfort Food All Winter Without Charging Much

Winter in South Carolina may be mild, but a chilly morning still calls for a hot plate and a booth. Across the state, a handful of hometown diners keep the griddles busy all season long without emptying anyone’s wallet. Most of these spots sit in the $10 to $20...

South Carolina · 2d

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Sweet Pea Lane Has Been Graded 48 Times in Three Years, but Is Not on County Paving List

Lexington County had 606 miles of unpaved roads as of 2023, with 214 miles across 315 roads being considered for paving. The county could then put $1 million a year toward paving, an amount estimated to cover less than a mile, while paving roads on the petition list was estimated to cost about $271 million. Since 2015, the county had paved roughly 38 miles of unpaved roads, according to the Lexington County Chronicle.

Lexington County, SC · 2d

The State

A pair of Columbia-area bagel sandwich shops have closed. What to know

A pair of Midlands bagel sandwich shops have announced their closure. Stacked, which had bagel sandwich restaurants at 2835 Devine St. in Columbia and 5580 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington, announced in Thursday posts on social media that both locations have closed. The locations are also marked a permanently closed on Google. “That’s a wrap,” Stacked said on Instagram. “After countless bagels, wraps, salads and memories made, both Stacked locations have officially closed their doors. To everyone who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, brought a friend or made Stacked part of their daily routine, thank you. Your love and support have meant more to us than we can put into words.” The two Midlands storefronts opened a few years ago as Sully’s Steamers bagel sandwich locations. Earlier this year both the Columbia and Lexington addresses switched to the Stacked brand. Stacked offered number of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, including a host of “signature stacks” that could be served as a wrap or on a toasted or steamed bagel. They also had salads and other offerings. “While this chapter has come to an end, we will always be grateful for the memories made, the friendships formed and the

Columbia, SC · 21h

The State

Will ‘ESPN College GameDay' come for South Carolina-Georgia? What needs to happen

Talk to any Gamecock fan right now and you could be forgiven for forgetting about the football game this weekend. Yes, No. 17 South Carolina (6-3, 4-3 SEC) plays a game at Arkansas on Saturday (7:45 p.m., SEC Network). And no, that has not stopped anyone from looking ahead to the behemoth matchup in two weeks, when No. 1 Georgia will travel to Williams-Brice Stadium with a College Football Playoff berth potentially on the line for USC. Obviously, there will be no dream of a spot in the CFP if the Gamecocks don’t handle business this week at Arkansas (3-6, 1-5 SEC), where South Carolina is a 7.5-point favorite. Also potentially on the line: Hosting ESPN’s “College GameDay” pregame TV show next week. If the Gamecocks win on Saturday, it seems plausible — if not extremely likely — to think that “College GameDay” could set up in Columbia ahead of South Carolina-Georgia. If you look across the college football schedule of games for Nov. 21, there are few other matchups with stakes that rival that of Georgia-South Carolina. As of now, there are only two other ranked matchups going on across the country. No. 21 LSU plays at No. 8

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RHP Cooper DeVries officially signs with South Carolina

Class of 2027 right-handed pitcher Cooper DeVries signed with South Carolina on Wednesday in a ceremony at his school. DeVries missed the 2026 season after having Tommy John surgery, but has since returned to the mound and has his fastball back up to 96 mph. He chose the Gamecocks over Clemson and several other schools.

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