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  • South Carolina prepares for major coastal flooding event

    November 5, 2021 6:20 AM

    CHARLESTON, South Carolina - Residents in South Carolina are preparing for heavy rainfall that may put water levels at a level typically seen during powerful hurricanes. According to CNN , the potentially historic flood event is expected to impact Charleston Harbor and parts of coastal Georgia by Friday morning... more »
  • South Carolina may become fourth state to allow executions by firing squad

    May 6, 2021 6:27 AM

    COLUMBIA, South Carolina - Oklahoma, Mississippi and Utah allow death row inmates the option of being killed by a firing squad, and as of Wednesday, South Carolina is one step closer to becoming the fourth state to allow death by firing squad. According to CNN , on Wednesday, South... more »
  • Former NFL player linked to slayings of 2 children, 3 adults

    April 8, 2021 7:22 AM

    ROCK HILL, S.C. — The suspect accused of killing five people, including two children and a prominent doctor, in South Carolina is reportedly a former NFL player. According to WSOC-TV , the gunman was identified as 32-year-old former NFL pro Phillip Adams. Adams reportedly opened fired at the... more »
  • TJ Finley to start as LSU's QB in Saturday's game against South Carolina Play Video

    October 23, 2020 6:54 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Despite the absence of Myles Brennan in this Saturday's football game against South Carolina, the LSU Tigers are all set to play with TJ Finley stepping in to lead the team while Brennan recovers. Finley, a 6-foot-6 freshman from Ponchatoula, was announced as Head Coach Ed... more »
  • James 'Radio' Kennedy, movie inspiration, dies at 73

    December 16, 2019 6:50 AM

    ANDERSON COUNTY, SC - James ‘Radio’ Kennedy passed away over the weekend. His legendary support of South Carolina high school football earned national attention and eventually became the inspiration for the 2003 film, Radio . Kennedy’s niece/caregiver told an Anderson County news station her uncle had been hospitalized Saturday... more »
  • Pregnant mom struts around in giraffe mask, mocks viral video Play Video

    March 6, 2017 3:17 PM

    MYRTLE BEACH – With social media users captivated recently by eagle and giraffe cams, one pregnant mom in South Carolina decided to get in on the action. Erin Dietrich donned a giraffe head and strutted around her bedroom for about eight minutes Sunday. She livestreamed the entire event on... more »
  • Woman taken advantage of by contractor, asking victims come forward Play Video

    February 12, 2017 5:39 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A woman says she was taken advantage of by a contractor, filed a report with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, State Attorney General and the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. When she didn't think enough was being done, she took matters into her own hands and tracked... more »
  • Charges refused against contractor accused of fraud

    February 10, 2017 4:51 PM

    UPDATE: District Attorney Ricky Babin said charges against Gregory Gager have been refused and his bond was returned. Babin said the there was not enough evidence to pursue charges. Original story from Feb. 10, 2017: ASCENSION PARISH – A South Carolina contractor was arrested for fraud... more »
  • Bonnie makes for bad beach day in S. Carolina

    May 29, 2016 3:22 PM

    CHARLESTON, S.C. - Tropical Depression Bonnie is making for another bad beach day along the South Carolina coast. Hilton Head Island Shore Beach Service Operations Manager Mike Wagner says he had hopes when the skies brightened Sunday morning. But he says the downpours have returned. The National Weather Service estimates... more »
  • Tigers Get Defensive in 2-0 Win Over Gamecocks

    April 24, 2016 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A pair of runs would be all the No. 14 LSU softball team would need to score in the finale of its SEC series on Sunday, as some defensive stops and a solid pitching performance from freshman Sydney Smith in the circle proved to be the difference... more »
  • Baton Rouge included in Round 1 voting poll for best college town

    March 16, 2016 6:06 PM

    CHARLESTON - A South Carolina website, GardenandGun.com , has put together a bracket of 32 of the South’s most beloved college towns. The bracket includes cities and towns that are homes to big football dynasties, tight-knit academic communities, and even military and art schools. The site kept it to populations... more »
  • Fournette jersey auction explodes in final minutes Play Video

    November 7, 2015 12:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Bidding exploded during the final minutes Monday of LSU's Leonard Fournette charity jersey auction , and pushed the money raised for charity above the six-figure mark. The bidding had reached $40,000 earlier Monday morning. As the auction approached the 11 a.m. cutoff the bidding picked up... more »
  • Fans give $40,000 for flood relief at LSU vs USC

    October 13, 2015 3:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - People who attended the football game between LSU and the University of South Carolina gave generously to flood relief efforts in that state this past weekend. The American Red Cross chapter in Baton Rouge said fans gave more than $40,000 to the more than 40 volunteers... more »
  • Spurrier steps down, takes blame for USC's slide Play Video

    October 13, 2015 12:23 PM

    COLUMBIA, S.C. - Steve Spurrier told reporters Tuesday he is resigning as head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks after the team's 0-4 conference start in the SEC. "I'm stepping aside," Spurrier said. "I think it's the best thing for South Carolina football." Spurrier said he felt it... more »
  • Reports: After loss to Tigers, Spurrier retires

    October 12, 2015 9:48 PM

    COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - Fresh off a loss to the LSU Tigers, media outlets are reporting USC will part ways with its coach through Steve Spurrier's retirement. Reports indicate the team was notified following practice Monday evening. USC lost to the Tigers Saturday, 24-45. The Gamecocks were the home... more »
  • LSU making plans to auction Fournette's jersey Play Video

    October 12, 2015 7:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Everyone knows that Leonard Fournette is talented on the field, but not everyone knows Leonard, the person. After Saturday's game, the Heisman favorite announced his contribution to South Carolina, which caught everyone by surprise. "I would like to auction off my game jersey as is... more »
  • Couple won't make wedding guests choose between nuptials, LSU game Play Video

    October 9, 2015 10:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's common knowledge that football fans or people with friends for football fans plan big events when LSU is out of town or has a bye-week. So, When SEC officials announced Tiger Stadium would be hosting the South Carolina Gamecocks this weekend, some people scrambled to... more »
  • Special greetings, deals planned to welcome S. Carolina fans Play Video

    October 8, 2015 2:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - When University of South Carolina fans arrive in Baton Rouge for this weekend's game against LSU, they'll find special greetings prepared to give them a warm Louisiana welcome. The Convention and Visitor's Bureau said Lamar Advertising will use electronic billboards around Baton Rouge to display special... more »
  • ESPN to carry LSU vs USC on Saturday

    October 8, 2015 11:11 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Kickoff and television times have been finalized for Saturday's game at LSU. LSU said ESPN will televise their game against South Carolina Saturday in Tiger Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Saturday's 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff will air on ESPN. Details: http://t.co/2UxzPV8LPd Tickets: http://t.co/DDOu2XrChx pic.twitter.com/6WtlFtPavz —... more »
  • Slow start to ticket sales for Saturday's LSU, USC game Play Video

    October 8, 2015 8:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE- General admission tickets for this weekend's LSU football game are on sale to the general public. Saturday's game against South Carolina was originally supposed to be played in Columbia, but was moved to Tiger Stadium due to historic flooding conditions throughout the state of South Carolina. Tickets... more »
  • Red Cross to raise money for South Carolina at Tiger Stadium Saturday

    October 7, 2015 9:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Red Cross is teaming up with LSU to help with disaster relief when LSU hosts USC for a USC home game at Tiger Stadium. “ LSU fans are always stepping up, and generously, to care for our neighbors facing and recovering from disasters – especially... more »
  • Golden Band planning to play USC alma mater Saturday Play Video

    October 7, 2015 9:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Tiger Band is practicing a few different notes to help South Carolina fans feel at home Saturday. Director of Athletic Bands/Director of the "Golden Band from Tigerland" Roy King says he called the band director at USC to get the sheet music to their alma... more »
  • LSU ticket sales going to South Carolina Play Video

    October 7, 2015 5:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU said ticket proceeds from Saturday's game against the University of South Carolina will be given to that school, after LSU covers its own expenses for hosting the matchup. The university said tickets for the game this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. will be released in waves,... more »
  • LSU Athletics: Parking situation normal for LSU/South Carolina

    October 7, 2015 4:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Despite the unusual circumstances, LSU Athletics says normal game day parking policies and procedures will be in effect for Saturday’s South Carolina game. Following tragic flooding in Columbia, SC, it was announced Wednesday that the game, originally scheduled to take place in South Carolina, will take... more »
  • Businesses see green with LSU game moving to Baton Rouge Play Video

    October 7, 2015 4:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Businesses near the Northgate district at LSU are seeing green following the announcement that the LSU and South Carolina Game will be played in the Capital City. The announcement came just before 11 a.m. The game is being moved here since South Carolina is dealing with... more »
  • LSU says USC game to kick off at 2:30 p.m. Play Video

    October 7, 2015 10:19 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU and the University of South Carolina said Wednesday they will move this weekend's game to Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge due to historic flooding happening in South Carolina. LSU Football posted on Twitter that kickoff will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. #LSU vs.... more »
  • Water supply in jeopardy for 375,000 people in SC

    October 7, 2015 9:42 AM

    COLUMBIA, S.C.- Crews are working to repair a breach in the Columbia canal that is threatening the main water supply for 375,000 people. Columbia Utilities Director Joey Jaco says officials were working Wednesday to build a rock dam a few hundred feet north of the breach, which is near the... more »
  • USC vs LSU move to Baton Rouge being discussed Play Video

    October 6, 2015 1:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials in Louisiana and South Carolina said they're considering moving this weekend's game between LSU and USC to Tiger Stadium because of historic flooding in Columbia. USC Athletic Director Ray Tanner said Tuesday that while Williams-Brice Stadium is fine and the field is okay, the school... more »
  • Les Miles: LSU still traveling for S. Carolina game

    October 5, 2015 5:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU head football coach Les Miles said plans are still in place for the Tigers to play in South Carolina this weekend, despite punishing floods and rains which could push damage into the billions of dollars there and which have caused 12 deaths so far. The... more »

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