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Amazon has recently introduced a new online store called Amazon Haul, where customers can find electronics, clothing, and various other items, all priced under $20. This launch aims to give competition to discount retailers that have been gaining ground in the e-commerce market. In a blog post published on Wednesday, Amazon shared that the Haul storefront will primarily showcase products costing less than $10 and will offer free shipping on orders over $25. The items will be shipped from a warehouse in China, with an expected delivery time of one to two weeks for U.S. customers. The products available on…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Shane Beamer, the head coach of South Carolina, received a surprising message from a rival coach in the SEC who was impressed with freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers. The text referred to Sellers as “Superman.” While he may not wear a cape, Sellers has certainly made a significant impression on the field for No. 23 South Carolina. He showcased his talent once again during a thrilling match on Saturday night, leading the team to a 34-30 victory against No. 24 Missouri. Sellers, a redshirt freshman who stepped into the starting quarterback role after Spencer Rattler moved on…

Authorities in Greenville County are looking into a shooting incident that occurred early this morning at 6131 Augusta Road. Around 3:00 a.m., deputies responded to a report near the area when they heard multiple gunshots. Shortly after, an adult man arrived at a local hospital with at least one gunshot wound. Currently, there are no details available about any suspects. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers of Greenville at 23-CRIME.

BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) — In an impressive performance, backup quarterback Ryan Stubblefield led South Carolina State to a 54-7 victory over Morgan State on Saturday, securing the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title. The Bulldogs improved their record to 8-2, dominating the game right from the start with a 26-0 lead. This is a significant achievement for South Carolina State, marking their first eight-win season since 2019. Eric Phoenix opened the scoring by completing 10 of 11 passes and throwing a 31-yard touchdown to Justin Smith-Brown with just over six minutes left in the first quarter. Unfortunately, after an awkward slide following…

Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares expressed optimism about a future Trump administration, expecting it to bring “a lot more common sense” to Washington, D.C. With Donald Trump set to take office in January, Miyares anticipates that the new administration will work to eliminate some of the heavy regulations that have affected many Americans over the previous four years. Miyares pointed out specific issues he believes need addressing, such as the OSHA vaccine mandate and the interpretation of Title IX, which he argues has allowed biological boys to compete on women’s sports teams. “I think we’ll see a shift towards…

Amazon is committed to helping customers find great deals on products, according to Dharmesh Mehta, vice president of Worldwide Selling Partner Services. The company is introducing Amazon Haul, a new shopping experience aimed at making it easier and more enjoyable to shop for a wide range of items, including fashion, home goods, lifestyle products, and electronics. With Amazon Haul, customers can explore exciting products at very low prices while enjoying the reassurance of Amazon’s A-to-z product guarantee. This means shoppers can feel confident that their purchases are safe, genuine, and as described. As this initiative is still in its early…

Flathouse Studios, a newly opened apartment complex in Greenville, is leading the way in affordability and innovation for its residents. Located at 2756 Laurens Road, the complex features 117 units, which include a combination of studio and one-bedroom apartments. Interestingly, these units were previously hotel rooms in a Country Inn and Suites. In December 2019, Millrock Commercial, an investment company based in Utah, acquired the vacant hotel for about $23.1 million. Brent Smith, a partner at the company, shared that their original plan was to reopen the hotel with a new vendor. However, these plans were derailed by the COVID-19…

Early voting in South Carolina has seen a huge surge this year, with many voters getting a head start ahead of the traditional election day on November 5, 2024. From October 21 to November 2, about 1.47 million South Carolinians participated in early voting, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. This number represents around 43% of the state’s 3.42 million registered voters and is a significant increase from the 58.1% of total votes cast in the 2020 election. To put it simply, over four out of ten registered voters in South Carolina have already voted, and nearly six out…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday afternoon, The Citadel defeated their local rivals, Wofford, with a score of 30-17. This win allowed The Citadel to regain the Big Dog Bowl trophy, concluding both teams’ Southern Conference seasons. Quarterback Johnathan Bennett had a solid performance, completing 11 of 18 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, both thrown to Javonte Graves-Billips. Besides his passing skills, Bennett added 49 yards on the ground from 11 attempts. On the rushing front, Cooper Wallace led the team with 84 yards on nine carries, including a significant 54-yard run that helped secure…

Tropical Storm Sara is currently drifting near the coast of Honduras, causing heavy rains and severe flooding in parts of Central America, according to weather experts. The storm is being described as “catastrophic,” leading to potential mudslides in the region. Sara is the 18th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 until November 30. So far this season, 11 of the previous 17 named storms have turned into hurricanes. As for Sara’s location, it is positioned about 30 miles south-southwest of Isla Guanaja, Honduras. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and…