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From the basketball court at Irmo High to Belize

BELIZE CITY, Belize – A connection that began on the basketball court at Irmo High School recently brought together two familiar faces thousands of miles from home. U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer reunited with former Irmo High basketball coach Tim Whipple and his wife, Valerie, in Belize City on Nov. 7.

Irmo, SC · 2d

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 · 2d

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First fall freeze likely this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Today is the beginning of a cool down that will persist through the weekend and early next week. Temperatures will go from the 40s early to the upper 50s and low 60s this afternoon. These will be the coolest high temperatures for the Midlands since...

Columbia, SC · 11h

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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 · 2d

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

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 · 18h

Essentially Sports

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Dawn Staley in Disagreement With Gamecocks Star Over Reporter’s Major Query Following South Carolina’s Win

One question got two very different answers in a single night at Littlejohn Coliseum. No. 1 South Carolina had just beaten Clemson for the 16th straight time. Then a reporter asked the Gamecocks’ star forward whether she thinks of this game as a rivalry. Her answer was short. Her coach’s answer came right after, and it was the opposite. Thereporter asked Chloe Kitts the question at her press conference. Kitts did not wait. “Um… no, sir,” she said. Dawn Staley sat down at the same table after Kitts finished. When asked the same question, she said, “It’s a rivalry.” The night itself was about de...

Clemson, SC · 12h

The Post and Courier

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‘Goats on the clock’: Meet the new landscaping crew cleaning up Columbia’s Finlay Park

COLUMBIA - Visitors to Finlay Park and the Vista Greenway may see a four-legged landscaping crew hard at work the week of Nov. 12. The city of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Green Goat Land Management to bring ten goats to the two areas for both natural vegetation control and kudzu control, an invasive type of plant, the city’s Director of Public Relations Justin Stevens said. According to Stevens, Columbia first utilized goats for landscaping in April 2024. Before the city re-opened Finlay Park in 2025, goats were utilized for vegetation control. Since then, the...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Explore Lexington's Darker Past During Free Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

Lexington, SC 11/12/2026 - History lovers and those fascinated by true crime will have an opportunity to explore a darker chapter of Lexington's past during the Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour on Friday, November 13, 2026. Hosted by the Lexington County Museum, this free guided walking tour will take...

Lexington, SC · 1d

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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

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West Virginia and South Carolina Punch Tickets to Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Championship Final

NEW ORLEANS – West Virginia and South Carolina advanced to the 2026 Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Championship final as the No. 1-seeded Mountaineers look to host the No. 6-seeded Gamecocks on Sunday, Nov. 15. Both teams escaped in extra time with No. 1 West Virginia finally finding the...

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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South Carolina Woman Left a 17-Year Corporate Career and Turned Her Vintage Passion Into a New Business

Seventeen years in a corporate career might seem like a lifetime to some people, but one South Carolina woman decided it was time for something entirely different. She left her longtime job to build a business around vintage clothing, creativity, and the thrill of discovering forgotten treasures. Her passion eventually...

Cayce, SC · 1d

Gridiron Heroics

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South Carolina’s Shane Beamer issues warning about Arkansas as Gamecocks chase fifth straight SEC win

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost their first three SEC games this season, and talk around Shane Beamer’s program had drifted toward his job security before a four-game winning streak over the Florida Gators, Tennessee Volunteers, Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies lifted the team to No. 17 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Gamecocks […] The post South Carolina’s Shane Beamer issues warning about Arkansas as Gamecocks chase fifth straight SEC win appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Columbia, SC · 2d

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TOWN OF LEXINGTON SEEKS RESIDENT FEEDBACK ON FUTURE TREE PLANTING AND CANOPY

Lexington, SC 11/11/2026 - The Town of Lexington is inviting residents to share their opinions on the future of the community's tree canopy as town officials look at opportunities to expand and improve tree coverage throughout the area. Residents are being asked whether they would like to see the town...

Lexington, SC · 1d

Yahoo!

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Columbia, Sumter education groups among Carolinas winners of McDonald’s Golden Grants

Two Midlands education groups are among nine organizations in South Carolina and North Carolina sharing $35,000 in McDonald's Golden Grants this year. STEM U in Columbia received a $5,000 grant, and Liberty STEAM Charter School in Sumter received $2,500, according to Carolinas McDonald's. Liberty STEAM, which opened in 2021, describes itself as Sumter's first public charter school.

Sumter, SC · 1d

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Lexington One Seeks Community Input on Future School Facility Plans

Lexington, SC 11/12/2026 - Lexington County School District One is inviting parents, guardians, employees and community members to take part in a series of upcoming public meetings focused on the district’s long-term facility planning efforts. The Facilities Planning Feedback Meetings will give residents an opportunity to learn more about...

Lexington County, SC · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Report: Colliers | South Carolina Hospitality Market Update

Holiday demand and major events boosted hotel performance statewide, while several markets continued to absorb significant new supply. Download the full report. The Columbia hospitality market benefits from a stable base of government-related demand, with growing business travel providing additional support. Occupancy declined 90 basis points year-over-year as the market continued to absorb the 457 rooms delivered over the past year.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Richland County deputies, Knights of Columbus deliver winter coats to Sistercare families

COLUMBIA S.C. (WACH) — As colder weather approaches, a local partnership is working to make sure families in need have extra warmth this winter, with a focus on some of the region’s most vulnerable residents, including survivors of domestic violence. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is teaming up...

Richland County, SC · 1d

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Colliers Represents Barge Design Solutions in the Lease of Columbia Office Space

Mary Winter Teaster and Sydney Lanham of Colliers | South Carolina and Shane Douglas of Colliers | Nashville represented Barge Design Solutions in the lease of a 6,467-square-foot office space in the Capitol Center at 1201 Main St. in Downtown Columbia. Barge Design Solutions, an employee-owned engineering and architecture firm...

Columbia, SC · 2d

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