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South Carolina Asks Supreme Court to Allow State to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Policy
South Carolina is asking the Supreme Court to be able to fully enforce its policy requiring school districts to mandate that students only use restrooms that correspond with their biological sex. The state filed an emergency application late...

South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech prediction, pick, odds, spread: Gamecocks, Hokies meet in SEC-ACC showdown
After knocking on the door of the program's first College Football Playoff appearance last season, No. 13 South Carolina opens 2025 in Atlanta with sizable national expectations under Shane Beamer, who has won 29 games in four years -- the most by...

South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Aug. 29, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 29, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Aug. 29 drawing 13-31-32-44-45, Mega Ball: 21 Check Mega Millions...

South Carolina Gamecocks talk “unfinished business” ahead of season opener on Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - After having a 9-4 season and narrowly missing out on the 2024 College Football Playoffs, the Gamecocks are ready to take care of some “unfinished business” in the 2025 season. In this special, WIS’s Rick Henry recaps...
South Carolina high school football player airlifted after game injury

South Carolina begs Supreme Court to block trans teen from using school bathroom
South Carolina has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reject one transgender student’s ability to use the boys’ bathroom while a challenge to the state’s anti-trans bathroom law makes its way through the courts. “South Carolina wants the Supreme...

Photos: Historic, beautiful Charleston, South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. — North Dakota State and The Citadel will play a college football game Saturday, Aug. 30, at Johnson Hagood Stadium. But Bison fans who made the trip to South Carolina were treated to a beautiful, historic city that is a tourist...

Man charged with reckless homicide in South Carolina trooper's death
A man has been charged after allegedly causing a crash that killed a South Carolina State Trooper in August.Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit on Aug. 10, around 2 a.m., on Interstate 26 eastbound near mile marker 165 in Orangeburg...

Analysis: South Carolina men's soccer falls to USC Upstate at home
The South Carolina men's soccer team dropped its second straight Friday night at Stone Stadium, losing to the USC Upstate Spartans 2-1 in a game that came down to the final whistle. The Gamecocks started the game, getting an early shot off from...

A self-made tennis superstar, who hailed from wealthy backgrounds, meet Emma Navarro, the All-American, South Carolina native born in NY
Twenty four, weighted as one of tennis women’s most dangerous prospects, the second billionaire offshoot, after Jessica Pegula, shines a world of tennis, marred by the shadow of billionaire fathers, but, created individual success through will and...

Flash flood chance returns to parts of South Carolina just in time for Labor Day
After a small taste of early fall with some refreshing temperatures and much-welcomed sunshine, another system is approaching from the west. This low-pressure system will move over the Gulf Coast, and another cold front, attached to a larger...

South Carolina asks Supreme Court to enforce trans bathroom ban
(CNN)– South Carolina has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let the state enforce its bathroom ban. The emergency request seeks to overturn a federal appeals court decision that happened earlier this month. It barred a school district from enforcing...

Overdose deaths drop in South Carolina for first time in 10 years
Overdose deaths in South Carolina decreased by 6% in 2023, marking the first decline in a decade. COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the first time in ten years, overdose deaths in South Carolina are down. In 2023, the state recorded just over 2,100 overdose...

Widow of fallen South Carolina trooper confronts accused driver in bond hearing
Trooper Dennis Ricks’ widow spoke through tears as Anthony Aydlette, accused in his death, faced a new reckless homicide charge in Orangeburg County court. ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A man accused in the death of South Carolina State Trooper Dennis...

South Carolina teachers push for better working conditions

South Carolina’s Hands-Free Law to go into effect next week
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - In just a few short days, people who are used to using phones to text, take calls, or skim through music or podcasts while driving are being asked to go completely hands-free. Or else they could face fines or even...

What’s the betting line for South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech?
With 48 hours until South Carolina kicks off its 2025 season against Virginia Tech, the Gamecocks remain a 7.5-point favorite over the Hokies, according to BetMGM. The over/under is currently set at 51.5 points for an implied score of 29.5-22. Get...

South Carolina schools to get digital maps for faster emergency response
The South Carolina Department of Education is mapping every public school to help first responders quickly navigate during emergencies. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Education is partnering with Critical Response Group to...

South Carolina defensive line coach involved in head-on car collision
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The University of South Carolina football program is breathing a huge sigh of relief after a head on collision hospitalized defensive line coach Travian Robertson. Robertson was driving along U.S. 76 Highway in Richland County on...

South Carolina deputies release sketch of suspect in armed carjacking and assault case
South Carolina deputies release sketch of suspect in armed carjacking and assault case The suspect assaulted the victim and stole her car, deputies said. TOTAL FROM A YEAR AGO -- WITH 28 GAMES LEFT. THAT'S A LOOK AT SPORTS, KEEP IT HERE. THIS...