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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Gamecock star Demetris Summers plann...

By Tyuanna Williams | Apr 10, 2025

Out-of-state football fans find community in Colum...

By Mollie Naugle | Oct 15, 2024

ESPN spotlight boosts Columbia’s local businesses,...

By Mary Gaughan | Sep 23, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump is coming to Columbia next...

By Kate Robins | Nov 16, 2023

Gamecock Bourbon Society brings online community f...

By Noah Hale | Mar 3, 2023

Super Bowl ads could show move toward less anxious...

By Lauren Leibman | Feb 17, 2023

40 years later: Doug Flutie’s ‘Hail Mary’ among sport successes that drove college applications

by Cait Dee | Dec 10, 2024

Experts weigh in on impact of sports success on college admissions

USC’s Garnet and Black scrimmage brings good football for free

by Jaden Ann Cross | May 1, 2024

The Black Team met the Garnet Team during USC’s much-awaited Spring Game.

Meet the parents: Columbia prepares for USC’s family weekend

by Claire Carter | Sep 21, 2023

Mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters will gather in Columbia this weekend. Businesses are ready.

What if the Damar Hamlin situation happened at a Midlands high school?

by Dylan Jackson and Jacob Phillips | Feb 16, 2023

The stricken NFL player’s injury sent shockwaves through all levels of football. How would Midlands high schools handle a life or death scenario?

2-sport standout signs with Gamecocks

by Wade Rainey | Feb 3, 2023

Nyckoles Harbor could be a generational talent not just on the football field but on the track as well. Here’s what he’s bringing to Columbia.

USC’s win over Clemson was bittersweet for some students, rewarding for others

by Jade Crooks | Nov 30, 2022

A Palmetto Bowl that ends with the Gamecocks on top is new for USC seniors and simply overdue for some other fans.

USC women students start a podcast, look to leave mark on local sports, beyond

by Dylan Ortuno | Nov 30, 2022

The new, USC-focused podcast with only women hosts is highlighting women and university sports.

Owners of Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles want to connect to USC students

by Holly Poag | Nov 9, 2022

Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles has welcomed many celebrities, including Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and Dawn Staley. Now, the restaurant is focused on bringing in USC students.

Midlands businesses expect tourism for USC football, but not basketball, games

by Jade Crooks | Nov 7, 2022

Even though USC’s women’s basketball team is nationally ranked, some business owners blame games scheduled during the week on smaller crowds coming in from out of town.