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Fireflies team president optimistic about young player’s development

by Jack Veltri | Sep 26, 2022 | Sports | 0

Columbia Fireflies Team President Brad Shank assesses the young player’s performances and growth, following the 2022 season.

River Bluff Gators hope strong turnaround holds through tough end-of-season schedule

by Noah Watson | Sep 23, 2022 | Homepage slider, Sports | 0

After a disappointing season last year, the Gators started this season undefeated. Their next five opponents may change that.

Richland 2 implements new rules after high school football fight

by Jack Veltri | Sep 16, 2022 | Homepage slider | 0

Harry Parone Stadium has been the home to Spring Valley High School football since 1970 (Photo by...

Kansas City Royals provide Fireflies players with local housing

by Jack Veltri | Sep 14, 2022 | Baseball, Local, Sports | 0

Major league team pays for Columbia Fireflies’ housing for the first time, ensuring the minor league team has lodging for the season.

Fireflies begin offseason after missing playoffs for 6th straight year

by Jack Veltri | Sep 12, 2022 | Baseball, Homepage slider, Sports | 0

Outfielders Levi Usher, Jean Ramirez and David Hollie stand for the national anthem prior to game....

Minor leaguer Gavin Cross adjusting to life in Columbia

by Jack Veltri | Sep 9, 2022 | Baseball, Local, Sports | 0

Columbia Fireflies outfielder Gavin Cross steps out of batter’s box in first inning. Photos...

Former Gamecock’s foundation to put on charity game

by Cam Adams and Téa Smith | Apr 15, 2022 | sports homepage slider | 0

DJ Swearinger and other former Gamecocks are participating in a charity basketball game Friday night to benefit Swearinger’s 2Spoonz Foundation.

City salutes Staley and the team that ‘won America’s heart’

by Téa Smith | Apr 14, 2022 | Basketball, Homepage slider, Local, Localpage slider, Sports, USC | 0

Head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecock women’s basketball team were honored at the State House after a parade celebrating their NCAA national championship victory.

Gamecock women’s basketball team honored at the State House

by Téa Smith | Apr 6, 2022 | Basketball, Sports, sports homepage slider, USC Sports | 0

The University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team received a standing ovation Wednesday for their victory at the NCAA national championship.

Capital City Stadium lives on through memories of fans, players

by Cam Adams | Feb 21, 2022 | Baseball, Local, Sports, sports homepage slider | 0

Capital City Stadium has been a sports gem of Columbia since its opening in 1927. Now, as it lives out its last days, fans and players recite their memories over the stadium’s 95-year history.

FastCast for Tuesday, Nov. 9

by Staff | Nov 9, 2021 | Homepage slider, Webcasts | 0

A look at local, state and national news in a fast format from your reporters at Carolina News & Reporter.

Gamecock tennis freshman wins big at ITA All-American Championship

by Mackenzie Patterson and Julie Crosby | Oct 13, 2021 | Homepage slider, Sports, Tennis, USC Sports | 0

Sarah Hamner’s team cheered her on from the sidelines as she secured an ITA All-American Championship win for the Gamecock Tennis Team on Oct. 10. Hamner, a freshman, is the first athlete to win in Gamecock Women’s tennis history.