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South Carolina Rep. Norman Only Republican To Back Epstein File Release As House GOP Blocks Effort
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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July 15, 2025
House Republicans blocked a Democratic-backed effort late Monday evening to require the Department of Justice to release all records related to the convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. The House Rules Committee voted 5 to 7 to reject an...
South Carolina joins multi-state effort to curb speeding during “Operation Southern Slow Down”
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 14, 2025
Drivers can expect to see an increase in enforcement and presence from local law enforcement on the state's major interstates from July 14-20. COLUMBIA, S.C. — As part of the annual 100 Deadly Days of Summer, the South Carolina Department of...
Pamela Evette launches 2026 South Carolina governor campaign, highlights Catholic faith
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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July 15, 2025
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette officially launched her campaign for the state’s 2026 governor race July 14, telling CatholicVote that her “faith drives” her “to serve.” Evette, a Catholic, is the third Republican to announce a bid for the...
Everything Shane Beamer Said at SEC Media Days Before Fifth Season With South Carolina
Essentially Sports
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July 15, 2025
When was the last time South Carolina won the conference title? Well, most Gamecocks fans will have to turn the pages of history, shedding the dust off their memory. It was in 1969. More than five decades have passed by. However, Shane Beamer is...
Shane Beamer Makes $3M South Carolina Reveal That Could Have Made LaNorris Sellers Ditch $8M Luxury
Essentially Sports
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July 14, 2025
The South Carolina Gamecocks head coach, Shane Beamer, has become a dynamic figure in Columbia very quickly. His time in office has been defined by preventing top players from transferring. Including quarterback LaNorris Sellers, even when...
Top South Carolina football recruit chooses Texas A&M
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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July 15, 2025
CHARLOTTE — Tamarion Watkins, a top football recruit from South Carolina, announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Monday. Watkins, a senior safety at Northwestern High School, made his decision public during a ceremony attended by family and...
Ohio bar shooting suspect arrested in South Carolina on Saturday
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 13, 2025
Richard Lindgren was arrested in Orangeburg after a deadly shooting at Louie’s Corner House in Buckeye Lake left Benjamin Hawk dead Friday night. BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio — A man was arrested Saturday in South Carolina following a shooting at a bar in...
Democrats flood South Carolina with 2028 ambitions
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 14, 2025
It’s only 2025, but several potential candidates are already taking steps to get to know voters in the states that will matter most in the nomination process. SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — Democrats' political jockeying for the 2028 presidential contest...
SEC media days: LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss QBs in spotlight
Access WDUN - Georgia
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ATLANTA — The opening day of SEC football media days Monday featured LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have Diego Pavia at quarterback going into his second season and the other three also have signal-callers entering...
Deputies find 165+ pounds of cocaine during investigation in Upstate South Carolina
WBTV - North Carolina
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July 15, 2025
ANDERSON, S.C. (WBTV) - A man from Upstate South Carolina was arrested last month after more than 165 pounds of cocaine and multiple guns were taken from his home. Deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said the drugs were discovered...
LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss quarterbacks in spotlight
NBC Sports
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July 15, 2025
ATLANTA — The opening day of SEC football media days featured LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have Diego Pavia at quarterback going into his second season and the other three also have signal-callers entering pivotal...
Shane Beamer makes feelings known on LaNorris Sellers delivering SEC championship to South Carolina in 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 14, 2025
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer expressed confidence in his team’s ability and resources to challenge for a championship this season. Answering questions at the ongoing SEC Media Days, Beamer maintained that the Gamecocks are...
Shane Beamer throws shade at national reporter for doubting South Carolina as LaNorris Sellers' Heisman hype grows
Sportskeeda
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July 14, 2025
Shane Beamer was instrumental in getting LaNorris Sellers on the South Carolina Gamecocks roster ahead of the 2023 season. The Gamecocks coach chose to break him into the team gradually, so LaNorris featured in just three games (all from the...
California Political Roundup: Newsom tours South Carolina as DOJ sues over trans athlete policies
KXTV, ABC 10 - California
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Here’s a look at the political headlines surrounding Newsom this week, from federal lawsuits to 2028 presidential buzz. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As California Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up a trip to South Carolina, fresh speculation about his...
Congaree Land Trust protects 100,000 acres in South Carolina
Columbia Business Report - South Carolina
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July 14, 2025
Congaree Land Trust secures 100,000 acres of protected land Alston Farms in Sumter County is the latest property conserved The trust has conserved 45,000 acres of wetlands and 61,000 acres of farmland Over two dozen conservation projects are...
South Carolina’s Shane Beamer talks playoff expansion, 8 vs. 9 SEC games
AL.com - Alabama
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July 15, 2025
South Carolina narrowly missed the College Football Playoff a year ago, so perhaps Shane Beamer is biased. Whatever the reason, Beamer said Monday that he’s in favor of further expanding the playoff beyond its current 12-team format. The CFP was...
Republican committeeman from South Carolina passes away at 71
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 14, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina GOP announced the passing of 71-year-old committeeman Glenn McCall on Friday following surgery complications. McCall was co-chairman of the 2020 Republican National Convention Committee on Arrangements and also...
Dolphin named Lucky rescued from South Carolina lagoon
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 14, 2025
BLUFFTON, S.C. - A dolphin was rescued after being stranded in a lagoon inside the Hampton Lake Community. The female dolphin, which is about 7 feet, 10 inches long and 400-500 pounds, was known to researchers at the University of South Carolina...
South Carolina schools prepare for upcoming school year with potential for federal cuts
WBTV - North Carolina
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July 15, 2025
LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - The federal government is delaying 6-million dollars in federal grant money for various education programs. The South Carolina Department of Education said in a memo sent out to districts across the state, that no final...
SEC media days: LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss quarterbacks in spotlight
Associated Press
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July 14, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The opening day of SEC football media days Monday featured LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have Diego Pavia at quarterback going into his second season and the other three also have signal-callers...