South Carolina DJJ event inspires youth with sports, mentorship

The South Carolina DJJ hosted its second Jump Shots for Justice event, offering sports and mentorship as positive youth alternatives. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held its second annual Jump Shots for Justice …

Newberry man shot dead after fight at South Carolina home, officials say

Jaheil Dyiir Thompson, 23, was fatally shot after a fight at a Belton, South Carolina, home. Officials say the case is being investigated as a homicide. BELTON, S.C. — Authorities have identified the victim killed in an Anderson County shooting on Friday …

South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine months

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine months. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina kills inmate serving two separate death sentences in state’s sixth execution in nine …

South Carolina executive director (Louisiana native) shares Cajun fishing lessons

By Baptist Message staff DALLAS (LBM) – South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Director Tony Wolfe invited messengers to cast bread on the water to remember the generation who drove the growth of the Cooperative Program and to unite as the generation …

South Carolina HC Dawn Staley shows off her "most useful gift ever" [PHOTOS]

Summer can get very hot down south, but legendary South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is already on top of the situation. On Thursday, the Gamecocks coach showed off "the most useful gift ever" in an Instagram post, and it is a handheld electric fan …

2025 Summer Scouting - Jalon Kilgore, DB, South Carolina

It’s always worth taking notice when a South Carolina defensive back starts to get recognized at the national level. While the Gamecocks don’t quite have the “DBU” pedigree of LSU or Ohio State, they’ve put a number of talented defensive backs into the NFL …

‘It felt like home’: Why South Carolina transfer RHP Ryder Garino picked NC State in portal

When South Carolina right-handed pitcher Ryder Garino entered the transfer portal on June 3, he heard from countless programs around the country. Each coach that reached out tried to get him on campus for a visit, looking to secure his commitment.  But as …

South Carolina basketball star Collin Murray-Boyles ranked as top NBA Draft power forward

South Carolina basketball star Collin Murray-Boyles is the highest-regarded Gamecock NBA Draft prospect for some time. The Columbia native is all but guaranteed to be a first-rounder at the end of this month. That is something that has happened for a USC …

Stephen Stanko, 57, convicted of a 2005 double murder, was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina

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