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South Carolina Secures 43rd Straight Win Against Clemson CLEMSON, S.C. — In a thrilling matchup, the No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks achieved a remarkable feat by defeating their rivals, the Clemson Tigers, with a score of 77-45. This victory marked their 43rd consecutive win, setting a new school record. Despite starting the game slowly, with the Gamecocks trailing 17-12 midway through the second quarter, they found their rhythm and launched a dominant 17-0 run. This run allowed them to pull ahead and take control of the game. Te-Hina Paopao led South Carolina with 13 points, while Ashlyn Watkins contributed…

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman from Chatham County has received her sentence after being found guilty of killing her 20-month-old son. Leilani Simon was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole and an additional 10 years on Thursday. Here’s a summary of the sentence details: Malice Murder: Life in prison with the possibility of parole. Felony Murder: This charge was vacated. Concealing the Death of Another: 10 years, to be served after the life sentence. Various charges of making false statements, all carrying concurrent sentences of 5 years. Leilani Simon was convicted on October 25, for multiple…

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has recently granted $50,000 to Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center. This funding will help hire a full-time clinical research nurse coordinator for the center’s Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Care program. Dr. Hal Crosswell, the director of the program, expressed gratitude for the support, stating, “As a community cancer center, Bon Secours St. Francis is truly thankful for St. Baldrick’s backing. It allows us to offer access to important clinical trials right here in the Upstate. By providing these care options locally, we can prevent our patients and their families from having to travel during…

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has decided to scrap its previously mandated teaching guidelines that many parents and educators labeled as “woke.” This decision comes after a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the Thomas More Society, a legal group that represents parents and school districts who argued that the guidelines infringed upon their First Amendment rights. The controversial “Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education Program Framework Guidelines” (CR-SE), which the PDE had implemented, required educators to design lessons that encouraged students to analyze and question existing power structures in schools and to challenge established policies and norms. Many believed these…

The first community meeting organized by a local group took place in late May and quickly turned tense as attendees expressed their worries. They feared that the proposed initiatives might take away their rights to use their land as they wish. Alyson Ghizzoni-Burns, a member of the advocacy group Zone Rural, reassured the community, stating that they have no plans to impose zoning on landowners. “There’s no bulk zoning, there’s no land grabbing,” she emphasized. “We’re not pushing any of that.” The main concern revolves around how the county plans to handle property rezoning within the district. There are various…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Diego Hernandez scored a crucial penalty kick in the fifth round, leading the Furman men’s soccer team to a hard-fought victory over 21st-ranked North Carolina, with a final score of 5-3, after a scoreless draw in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. This exciting match took place at Dorrance Field on Thursday night. The Paladins finished the match with a record of 9 wins, 3 losses, and 6 draws, and they will move on to face No. 13 seed Marshall in the second round. This match is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 24,…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A man has been charged following a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred on Halloween night, according to the Asheville Police Department. Police report that around 8:30 p.m., a motorcyclist was traveling west on Haywood Road at the intersection with the I-240 East on-ramp when another vehicle heading east attempted to make a left turn onto the ramp. This maneuver resulted in a collision with the motorcyclist. The rider, identified as 55-year-old Derrick White, was taken to a hospital but sadly passed away on November 5. On November 20, the driver of the car, 25-year-old Trevor Matthew Cagle,…

CLEMSON, S.C. — Dillon Hunter from Atlanta, Georgia, had an impressive night, scoring a personal best of 15 points as the Clemson University men’s basketball team secured a strong victory over Radford with a score of 79-51 on Thursday in Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers, now with a record of 4-1, were led by Chauncey Wiggins, who contributed 16 points to the win. Ian Schieffelin came close to a double-double, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds, while Chase Hunter added 10 points. Clemson’s defense was evident, allowing Radford to make only 17 field goals, shooting 30.9 percent overall and just…

SkyDrive Inc., a prominent electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer from Japan, has teamed up with SAI Flight, a private jet charter company located in South Carolina, along with Greenville Downtown Airport. This partnership aims to explore new business opportunities using SkyDrive’s innovative eVTOL aircraft. The agreement is supported by the Greenville City Economic Development Corporation and the Greenville Area Development Corporation. Together, these organizations plan to enhance air cargo services, air taxis, and emergency services. James D. Stephens, the airport director at Greenville Downtown Airport, expressed pride in being part of this exciting venture. He noted that this…

The Massachusetts Republican Party criticized Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu following recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The arrests involved three undocumented immigrants facing serious charges, including child rape. Both Healey and Wu have publicly expressed their opposition to former President Trump’s immigration policies, particularly his plans for mass deportations. Healey stated that Massachusetts state police would “not cooperate” with any such efforts from the upcoming administration, claiming she would utilize “every tool in the toolbox” to safeguard the residents of Massachusetts. Despite their stance, ICE recently revealed that two of the arrested individuals…