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South Carolina ranked among worst states for worker benefits in 2025, report reveals
Flags up top the SC State House (Photo: sc.gov) (WCIV) — South Carolina ranks near the bottom in the United States for employee benefits in 2025 according to a new report that looked at cost-of-living factors and sentiment for workers across the...
University of South Carolina names Department of Sport and Entertainment Management in honor of David and Nicole Tepper
About the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management: The University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) advances the hospitality, tourism, retail, sport and...

South Carolina teen charged in staged crash for $12K insurance claim
South Carolina teen charged in staged crash for $12K insurance claim 645 AND IT’S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. RIGHT NOW IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, THE...

‘Outer space science’ procedure has rejuvenated over 700 lives
After having her head shaved by nurses at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, patient Catherine Klie’s right hand shook as she tried to trace spiral circles and straight lines with a marker. It didn’t look good, with scribbly markings on the...

DNA science and public databases offer a new way to identify soldiers’ remains
Get We Are The Mighty’s Weekly Newsletter Military culture and entertainment direct to your inbox with zero chance of a ‘Reply All’ incident In 1994, the remains of 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, an airman killed in the Vietnam War, were...

Infrastructure Technology Podcast: JTA's NAVI autonomous vehicle program
Here is a transcript from the episode: GJ: And welcome to the Infrastructure Technology Podcast. I'm Gavin Jenkins from Roads and Bridges, and with me, as always, we have Ileana Garnand, the digital editor of Roads and Bridges, and we have a man...
South Carolinians seek AI legal advice most often
When South Carolinians open a chatbot, they’re often not looking for life advice or relationship therapy, they’re asking for legal advice. From contract questions to fine-print confusion, residents are treating AI as a pocket-sized legal guide...

How to watch No. 14 Oklahoma vs. South Carolina: TV channel and streaming options for October 18
The No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners (5-1) square off against a fellow SEC foe when they visit the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Williams-Brice Stadium. How to watch Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Oklahoma...

What Happened to Chloe Kitts? South Carolina Star Announces Season-Ending Blow Before 2025–26 Season
Just last week, Gamecocks star Chloe Kitts was seen at South Carolina’s home volleyball match against Georgia on crutches and wearing a leg brace. At the time, details about the injury were scarce, leaving fans to speculate whether it was...

South Carolina Colleges Making Strides in Research
(123rf.com image) Research drives innovation, optimization, and growth across industries. This snapshot of current research initiatives from colleges across the state serves as a glimpse into the many industries South Carolinian researchers are...

Measles strikes US again: Students forced into quarantine as outbreak spreads across South Carolina, other states
US is witnessing a measles outbreak that has impacted several parts of the nation, forcing hundreds of unvaccinated children into quarantine and keeping them out of classrooms. In South Carolina, at least 153 students were sent back home, while in...

Google Invests $9B in South Carolina for AI Data Centers and Jobs
Google’s latest push into the American heartland underscores a strategic pivot toward bolstering domestic infrastructure amid escalating demands for artificial intelligence and cloud computing resources. In a move that highlights the tech giant’s...

Google Bets $9B on South Carolina for AI Future
Image: Google Google is planting an even bigger flag in the Palmetto State. A year after committing $3.3 billion to build within South Carolina, the tech giant announced a $9 billion investment to expand its data center footprint across the state....

South Carolina shooting and more: Five key political updates
JD Vance threatens more cuts for federal workers as shutdown continues Vice President JD Vance said there will be more cuts to the hundreds of thousands of workers who are currently not getting paid amid the government shutdown. The Office of...

Violence mars HBCU homecoming weekends in Mississippi and South Carolina; 2 women killed
Homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is typically associated with celebration, but for two universities in Mississippi and one in South Carolina, the past two weekends’ reunions were marred by violence....

Spirits in South Carolina
(123rf.com image) Engineers Todd Harbin and Lisa Messenger have been business partners for three decades. But when they decided to start a new business a couple of years ago, they stepped out of the world of engineering for something entirely...
Model UN deadline, October political science events and Debate Club revival
Francis Marion University’s department of political science and geography have announced several upcoming events and deadlines for the rest of October that are important to students who may be interested. Applications for FMU’s Model UN course...

States struggle to regulate automated license plate reader technology amid privacy concerns
Lawmakers in at least 16 states this year introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers responsible for collecting large amounts of data on drivers across the country. But just three states — Arkansas, Idaho and Virginia...

South Carolina vs LSU Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight — College Football Week 7
Photo By - Imagn Images. LSU Tigers tight end Bauer Sharp (10) during warmups before the game. An SEC showdown is on deck as South Carolina heads to LSU. Coming off a bye week, the Tigers will be hungry to bounce back after suffering their first...

USC names sport management program for David and Nicole Tepper
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The University of South Carolina announced its sport management program is undergoing a name change. New research conducted at the University of South Carolina has identified key patterns in school shootings across the United...