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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Check out fresh photos of the new Crossroads in South Carolina, designed by Sweetens Cove and Landmand architects

One of the more interesting golf course openings of 2024 has been Crossroads at the private Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina. It’s fitting that it was designed by one of golf’s more interesting firms, King-Collins Golf Course Design.

Turnover battle could settle Oklahoma-South Carolina matchup

Oklahoma (4-2, 1-2 SEC) has committed seven turnovers -- five of those coming over its two losses, 25-15 to Tennessee and 34-3 to Texas. South Carolina (3-3, 1-3) has given the ball away 12 times, four coming last week in a 27-25 loss to the Crimson Tide. It was the Gamecocks' second defeat by three points or fewer this season.

Much-cooler South Carolina temperatures today

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The coolest air mass of the season is expected to move into South Carolina today, bringing a significant drop in temperatures. As the weekend approaches, an upper ridge will build, allowing for a gradual warming trend that will continue into early next week.

South Carolina man, who works in Escanaba, wins $2M on Michigan Lottery instant game

Michael Buckner, 58, chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million rather than annuity payments for the full amount.

The 3.5-Mile Hiking Trail in South Carolina That Is a Fall Foliage Wonderland

Congaree National Park is located at 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061, and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Admission is free. Get more information from the official website of the National Park Service to plan this hiking adventure in South Carolina.

South Carolina, UConn, Southern Cal lead AP Top 25 women's basketball preseason poll

The 2024-25 AP Top 25 women's college basketball preseason rankings have arrived. South Carolina takes the No. 1 spot as the Gamecocks look to defend their title. UConn, Southern Cal, Texas and UCLA round out the top five. Here is the full AP Top 25, as well as a few initial reactions and statistics from the rankings:

Defending national champion South Carolina picked to win SEC women's basketball title

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Defending national champion South Carolina is the pick to win the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball championship.

South Carolina opens title defense as preseason No. 1 in women's AP Poll

South Carolina is in a familiar spot to start the college basketball season, as the Gamecocks are ranked No. 1 in the women's AP poll.

Alex Murdaugh settles South Carolina lawsuit with Mallory Beach family for 2019 boat crash

South Carolina Judge Daniel Hall has ordered disgraced attorney-turned-convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh to pay a $500,000 settlement to the family of Mallory Beach.

What to know of South Carolina women's basketball exhibition vs Memphis, including lineups, injuries

What to know for South Carolina women's basketball's first exhibition game of the season against Memphis, including Dawn Staley's starting lineup.

South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next

South Carolina is starting the season at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll. The program is coming off an undefeated run to the national championship last season and has four starters back.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Upcoming events, powwows and festivals in the Carolinas

Here are some upcoming events in the Charlotte area, and throughout North and South Carolina, which highlight the traditions, history and resilience of Indigenous peoples.

Boeing layoff plan suggests deep white-collar job cuts

The Boeing layoffs announced last week will all be involuntary. And Machinists union members will, for now, not be laid off, implying heavy cuts among white-collar staff

Brent Venables confirms Oklahoma’s starting QB for South Carolina game

The Oklahoma head coach decided to bench Jackson Arnold during the Tennessee game, and freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. has been the starter since. However, Hawkins has delivered mixed results and the Sooners are now sitting at 4-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play.

Greenville County man charged with more child sex crimes

A Greenville County received 24 additional charges from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Friday, Oct. 11.

South Carolina women's basketball, Dawn Staley voted to finish No. 1 in SEC preseason poll

South Carolina women's basketball was voted to finish No. 1 in the SEC preseason poll and Te-Hina Paopao was named first-team All-SEC.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer on narrow victory over South Carolina, taking on Tennessee

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is speaking to the press ahead of the Tide's trip to Tennessee just days after being pushed close to the brink of a second straight Southeastern Conference upset loss.

Use of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds

Making naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose that's commonly known as Narcan, more widely available has been part of concentrated efforts to increase layperson intervention.

Critical injuries reported after crash involving motorcycle in Forestbrook area

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Serious injuries were reported after a crash late Sunday involving a motorcycle. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews were called to the area of Fantasy Harbour Boulevard and Burcale Road just before 10 p.m. The agency said the wreck involved two vehicles, including the motorcycle.

How to apply for FEMA, recovery, business assistance and more

Here's your guide to finding FEMA and recovery resources from numbers to call, websites to visit, and in-person locations

GUIDE: Where to vote early in the Grand Strand, Pee Dee

Early voting across the state begins Oct. 21 and will run through Nov. 2. Voting will be open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will be closed on Sundays. A Photo ID is also required to vote in South Carolina, per state law.

Election 2024: Candidates answer questions about Spartanburg's House District 33 race

Incumbent Travis Moore will face Clemson Turregano in the November race; here's what the candidates have to say about priorities and district needs

Takeaways from another big win the Gamecocks could have had

South Carolina nearly pulled off the upset against No. 7 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday. Takeaways from a close Southeastern Conference road loss.

UNC WR Tylee Craft Dies at 23 After Being Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

The University of North Carolina announced Saturday that wide receiver Tylee Craft, 23, died after being diagnosed with lung cancer. "Tylee meant so much

Shane Beamer says South Carolina is 'sick of this feeling' after near-upset

Shane Beamer was asked after the game about South Carolina’s 4 turnovers in Saturday’s 27-25 loss to Alabama on the road. “You can’t go on the road in the SEC and turn the ball over,” he answered back pointedly.

College football scores, results: Oregon's wild win over Ohio State tops another chaotic day

Week 6 brought chaos to college football. With a showdown between top-three teams and the No. 1 team in the country facing a bitter rival, what will Week 7 bring?

Haason Reddick declined one-year offer from Jets amid holdout

The New York Jets offered Haason Reddick a new one-year deal, but the OLB refused to sign a contract that would've made him more money and effectively end his holdout, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Top 10 hilarious memes From Alabama's 19-point meltdown against South Carolina

Just a week after being upset by the Vanderbilt Commodores, the Alabama Crimson Tide bounced back with a narrow 27-25 victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Biden to announce more than $600 million for electric grid resilience during visit to survey Hurricane Milton damage

President Joe Biden will make yet another trip to a community devastated by a hurricane with a Sunday visit to Florida, where he will announce more than half a billion dollars in projects for electric grid resilience,

K-9 dies after getting entangled in razor wire while tracking suspect

K-9 Specialist Samantha Ramirez and her partner, K-9 Kodak, were among those who responded to track the suspect in a wooded area. Kodak got entangled in razor wire fencing that was hidden by brush and suffered severe injuries to his abdomen and leg.

Two injured following crash involving 18-wheeler, car on I-85

Troopers said the crash happened around noon at mile marker 6 in Spartanburg County, involving an 18-wheeler and a car. Two people were transported to the hospital following the crash. There is no word on their condition as of now.

Flight of the Butterflies: Migratory monarchs make fall pilgrimage through South Carolina

Each year, Monarch butterflies from the northern United States. pass through South Carolina on their seasonal migration to their winter habitats

No. 7 Alabama overcomes botched onside recovery to beat South Carolina

Alabama was able to hold off South Carolina with an interception after allowing the Gamecocks a chance at handing the Tide its second straight SEC loss by botching an onside-kick recovery before the g

LIVE GAME BLOG: South Carolina vs. Alabama

Alabama's back in Bryant-Denny Stadium hosting the South Caroline Gamecocks on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

How to watch, listen, stream South Carolina vs. Alabama

The South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2) will play Alabama (4-1) at noon Oct. 12. Following a loss against the University of Mississippi last Saturday (27-3), the Gamecocks will play on Crimson Tide territory at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Radio: 104.9 FM in Greenville, or check your local broadcast affiliate here.