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3 Clemson basketball concerns while trying to avoid March Madness bubble include PJ Hall fatigue 02/20/2024

Three things Clemson basketball must improve on to win ACC Tournament

3 Clemson basketball concerns while trying to avoid March Madness bubble include PJ Hall fatigue Clemson basketball has the talent, experience to win the ACC Tournament. Late-game situations, fatigue are among things the Tigers must figure out.

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Upstate girls basketball Super 25 rankings entering third round of playoffs 02/19/2024

Upstate girls basketball Super 25 rankings entering third round of playoffs

Upstate girls basketball Super 25 rankings entering third round of playoffs Here are the best high school girls basketball teams in the Upstate through two rounds of the state playoffs.

Upstate boys basketball Super 25 rankings entering third round of playoffs 02/19/2024

Upstate boys basketball Super 25 rankings entering third round of playoffs

Upstate boys basketball Super 25 rankings entering third round of playoffs After two rounds of the South Carolina boys basketball state playoffs, here are the latest rankings of Upstate teams.

Vote for Upstate high school boys athlete of the week 02/19/2024

Vote for Upstate high school boys athlete of the week

Vote for Upstate high school boys athlete of the week Here are the finalists for Upstate high school boys athlete of the week. Vote for your favorite until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Vote for Upstate high school girls athlete of the week 02/19/2024

Vote for Upstate high school girls athlete of the week

Vote for Upstate high school girls athlete of the week Here are the finalists for Upstate high school girls athlete of the week. Vote and vote again for your favorite until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Top performers in high school basketball playoffs, including players of year showing why 02/19/2024

Top performers in high school basketball playoffs, including players of year showing why

Top performers in high school basketball playoffs, including players of year showing why A couple of high school basketball players in the area were named all-state and then backed that up with strong performances in the playoffs.

What lessons South Carolina women's basketball learned in narrow victory vs Georgia 02/19/2024

What lessons South Carolina women's basketball learned in narrow victory vs Georgia

What lessons South Carolina women's basketball learned in narrow victory vs Georgia South Carolina women's basketball sneaked past SEC-worst Georgia, and Dawn Staley says her team is fortunate to be able to learn lessons during wins.

'Black excellence at its best': Celebrating HBCU marching bands from musicianship to twerks 02/17/2024

If you didn't attend a historically Black college or university, welcome to the show. Where halftime is the best time for HBCU marching bands.

'Black excellence at its best': Celebrating HBCU marching bands from musicianship to twerks If you didn't attend a historically Black college or university, welcome to the show. Where halftime is the best time for HBCU marching bands.

New York judge orders Donald Trump to pay $354 million in real estate fraud lawsuit 02/16/2024

A New York judge ordered Donald Trump, his namesake company and two of his sons to pay nearly $364 million in damages and barred them from conducting business in the state after committing rampant fraud in over-valuing his real estate empire.

New York judge orders Donald Trump to pay $354 million in real estate fraud lawsuit Donald Trump was ordered to pay $354 million in a New York lawsuit for fraudulently valuing his real estate

South Carolina basketball vs. LSU score prediction, scouting report for SEC game 02/16/2024

South Carolina basketball vs. LSU score prediction, scouting report for SEC game

South Carolina basketball vs. LSU score prediction, scouting report for SEC game South Carolina basketball, coming off a 40-point defeat at Auburn, will try to return to its winning ways on Saturday when it hosts SEC rival LSU.

Clemson basketball vs. NC State: Score prediction, scouting report for ACC game 02/16/2024

Clemson basketball vs. NC State: Score prediction, scouting report for ACC game

Clemson basketball vs. NC State: Score prediction, scouting report for ACC game Clemson basketball plays NC State on Saturday at Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers have not lost to the Wolfpack since 2020.

South Carolina deputies called 911 to report 'bodies' in 4 towns. They're charged with a hoax 02/15/2024

Three deputies in Chesterfield County, South Carolina were arrested after hoax dead body calls were reported to police.

South Carolina deputies called 911 to report 'bodies' in 4 towns. They're charged with a hoax

What is Ash Wednesday? Here’s what to know about the holy day marking the beginning of Lent 02/15/2024

Ash Wednesday marks the start to Lent, when Catholics maybe get ashes on their forehead and choose to give something up for the 40 days.

What is Ash Wednesday? Here’s what to know about the holy day marking the beginning of Lent Ash Wednesday marks the start to Lent, when Catholics may be get ashes on their forehead and choose to give something up for the 40-day period.

Here are three storylines to follow as Clemson baseball prepares to open its 2024 season 02/14/2024

Here are three storylines to follow as Clemson baseball prepares to open its 2024 season

Here are three storylines to follow as Clemson baseball prepares to open its 2024 season Clemson baseball won 17 consecutive games last season en route to 44 wins and the ACC Tournament title. Here are 3 storylines for 2024.

Multiple victims, shots fired shortly after Kansas City Chiefs parade, police say 02/14/2024

Police said "multiple people" were struck in a shooting near Kansas City's Union Station Wednesday afternoon shortly after a Super Bowl victory parade for the Chiefs.

Multiple victims, shots fired shortly after Kansas City Chiefs parade, police say Police said they were releasing everyone from Union Station after shots were fired Wednesday afternoon.

Attorneys for Richard Moore levy human rights group in push for relief from SC death row 02/14/2024

Attorneys for Richard Moore levy human rights group in push for relief from SC death row

Attorneys for Richard Moore levy human rights group in push for relief from SC death row Spartanburg's Richard Moore could be the first person issued a death notice if SC resumes executions. Can an international human rights group help?

SLED: Former Anderson police officer charged with assault, misconduct in office 02/14/2024

SLED: Former Anderson police officer charged with assault, misconduct in office

SLED: Former Anderson police officer charged with assault, misconduct in office Former Anderson police officer, Brantley Keith Creel, was charged with assault and misconduct in office following two incidents of excessive force.

After Robert Hur's Biden age comments, could any Democrats really take his place in 2024? 02/14/2024

With calls for Biden to step aside, could Democrats turn to Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer or J.B. Pritzker as alternatives?

After Robert Hur's Biden age comments, could any Democrats really take his place in 2024?

Man charged with kidnapping after being found in Florida with Upstate teen 02/14/2024

Man charged with kidnapping after being found in Florida with Upstate teen

Man charged with kidnapping after being found in Florida with Upstate teen Tyler Michael Berlick, 35, was arrested in connection with the kidnapping of an Upstate teen, police say.

Biden's toast. Trump's unhinged. How about a third-party ticket led by Nikki Haley? 02/14/2024

Biden's toast. Trump's unhinged. How about a third-party ticket led by Nikki Haley? The No Labels group that has contemplated backing a third-party ticket for president should recruit former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Three from Upstate named high school basketball players of year by SC coaches association 02/14/2024

Three from Upstate named high school basketball players of year by SC coaches association as all-state teams are announced

Three from Upstate named high school basketball players of year by SC coaches association Upstate has three standouts named to high school basketball all-state teams. One is a repeat winner.

Haley is trying to avoid a WWE smackdown with Trump. He's not giving her a way out. 02/14/2024

Why Donald Trump's attacks on Nikki Haley pose a challenge for the former South Carolina governor in the GOP presidential race.

Haley is trying to avoid a WWE smackdown with Trump. He's not giving her a way out. Why Donald Trump's personal attacks on Nikki Haley pose a challenge for the former South Carolina governor in the GOP presidential race.

Why Westside 6-foot-5 freshman Khalia Hartwell is drawing the interest of Dawn Staley 02/14/2024

Why Westside 6-foot-5 freshman Khalia Hartwell is drawing the interest of Dawn Staley

Why Westside 6-foot-5 freshman Khalia Hartwell is drawing the interest of Dawn Staley Westside's talented 6-foot-5 freshman center Khalia Hartwell already has drawn the interest of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.

Clemson basketball vs. Miami score prediction, scouting report for ACC matchup 02/13/2024

Clemson basketball vs. Miami score prediction, scouting report for ACC matchup

Clemson basketball vs. Miami score prediction, scouting report for ACC matchup Clemson basketball returns home riding a two-game winning streak on the road in ACC play. Now the Tigers look to continue that momentum against Miami.

Sustainability with Sarah: Why doesn’t South Carolina recycle glass? Here's how you can. 02/13/2024

Sustainability with Sarah: Why doesn’t South Carolina recycle glass? Here's how you can.

Sustainability with Sarah: Why doesn’t South Carolina recycle glass? Here's how you can. For the inaugural Sustainability with Sarah column a reader wants to know why you can't recycle glass in South Carolina. We found ways you can.

Here are 5 storylines for Upstate boys basketball teams in playoffs including Byrnes, Wren 02/13/2024

Here are 5 storylines for Upstate boys basketball teams in playoffs

Here are 5 storylines for Upstate boys basketball teams in playoffs including Byrnes, Wren With the boys high school basketball playoffs upon us, here are five intriguing storylines to follow.

5 storylines to watch for Upstate girls basketball teams in playoffs including Wren, Mauldin 02/13/2024

5 storylines to watch for Upstate girls basketball teams in playoffs

5 storylines to watch for Upstate girls basketball teams in playoffs including Wren, Mauldin With the girls high school basketball playoffs upon us, here are five intriguing storylines to follow.

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