Students debate bills for real change through South Carolina Student Legislature

The University of South Carolina is one of seven schools in South Carolina to hold members of a new type of student government. The South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) is a mock legislature that works to create and debate real bills that are...

Everything Eliah Drinkwitz said ahead of South Carolina

Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz met with local media Tuesday ahead of the Tigers’ SEC opener against South Carolina. Here is a video of the full press conference. And here is a transcript of everything he said. Drinkwitz: “Good to see everybody...

South Carolina school employee says she forgot gun in bag, faces charges, deputies say

South Carolina school employee arrested for bringing gun to campus, deputies say AT 645. IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO, WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH NEW NUMBERS...

South Carolina heating up: Warmer than normal days ahead

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two systems in the Atlantic, including one that carries a high likelihood of development. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Weak surface high pressure will linger today, keeping conditions mostly dry across the region....

ATP Launches North America Business With $70 Million Manufacturing Facility in Columbia, South Carolina

The state-of-the-art, 127,000-sq.-ft. plant will produce tapes with solvent-free adhesives and create 130 new jobs; production to begin July 2026 ATP Adhesives announced the launch of ATP North America, establishing a dedicated business to serve...

9 animals die in fire inside South Carolina home, rescuers say

9 animals die in fire inside South Carolina home, rescuers say AT 645. IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO, WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH NEW NUMBERS ON DEADLY CRASHES...

Deputies, SLED seize truckload of alcohol from South Carolina gas station

Deputies, SLED seize truckload of alcohol from South Carolina gas station AT 645. IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO, WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH NEW NUMBERS ON...

South Carolina vs. Missouri: Game time, how to watch, betting odds, weather

The South Carolina football team travels to Columbia, Missouri, to play the Missouri Tigers on Saturday. Here’s how you can watch and listen to the game, plus betting information, weather, and more. Who: South Carolina (2-1, 0-1 SEC) at No. 23...

Young Climate Activists Seek To Block Trump’s Energy Policies, Alleging a Generational ‘Death Sentence’

A group of young climate activists is fighting to have courts step in to block President Trump’s executive orders promoting fossil fuel production. A federal judge in Montana will hear arguments on Tuesday and Wednesday to grant a preliminary...

High pressure keeps South Carolina dry and warm

There is an area in the tropics being monitored. It has a high chance of further development over the next seven days. COLUMBIA, S.C. — High pressure continues to linger across the region today, keeping conditions mostly dry and seasonable. While...

Warm, breezy start to the week in the South Carolina Midlands

Highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s, and ragweed allergies continue as dry weather holds. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The warm and dry weather will continue across the Midlands of South Carolina through the start of the week as high pressure will continue to...

How South Carolina’s ‘Angel Tree’ was saved from development

Bonnie Jean Feldkamp When Samantha Siegel’s best friend took her to see an old live oak tree on Johns Island in South Carolina, she had no idea it was about to change her life. Samantha was a college student going through a hard time. Her friend...

Weather impact: South Carolina remains dry as Atlantic slowly develops

The Midlands will enjoy warm, dry weather today with highs in the middle 80s and breezy conditions. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The warm, dry weather will continue today across the Midlands. The tropics are starting to wake up a little too with one area...

South Carolina loses LaNorris Sellers as Vanderbilt, Diego Pavia keep rolling

By the time Vanderbilt running back Jamezell Lassiter streaked untouched down the right sideline, South Carolina’s student section was trickling out of Williams-Brice Stadium, stunned into silence. The Gamecocks had earlier lost their Heisman...

Virginia Tech could revive Beamer legacy if Shane is pried from South Carolina after Brent Pry exit

The Virginia Tech Hokies have had one of the worst starts to the season—if not the worst. After going toe-to-toe with the South Carolina Gamecocks early on, the past two weeks have been nothing short of brutal. “If UCLA is the king of...

Old Lyme Nip Bottle Surcharge Comes Back to Support Waste and Recycling Coordinator

OLD LYME–The town’s Waste and Recycling Committee has announced the hiring of Raechel Peterson as Old Lyme’s Waste and Recycling Coordinator using funds from the state’s nip bottle surcharge. Committee member Fred Behringer in a press release said...

South Carolina Weather Alert: Columbia Faces September Heat with Storm Chances by Monday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents in Columbia and across the Midlands will face summer-like heat this weekend before storm chances return by Monday evening, potentially impacting travel and outdoor activities. Weekend Heat Builds Across the Midlands...

College football roundup: Vanderbilt 3-0 after taking down South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Diego Pavia completed 18 of 25 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns, Jamezell Lassiter ran for a 44-yard score, and unranked Vanderbilt beat No. 11 South Carolina 31-7 on the road Saturday to snap a 16-game losing streak in the...

What happened to South Carolina's defense in loss to Vanderbilt

No. 10 South Carolina suffered a 31-7 loss to Vanderbilt, marking their first defeat of the season. The Gamecocks' defense, previously a strong point, struggled against Vanderbilt's offense and quarterback Diego Pavia. South Carolina's defense was...

Former KFGO weather forecaster Lou Bennett dies at age 85

Lou Bennett (West Funeral Home) WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Former KFGO weather forecaster Lou Bennett has died. Bennett handled weather duties along with Terry Spies for about six years, leaving the station in 2006. Bennett grew up in South Carolina and...