Richland Library Main is seen on March 29, 2026. Sunday is the last day of the Read Freely Fest, a book-centered community event hosted by the library.

ARTS & CULTURE

Read Freely Fest brings authors to Midlands

By Emily Beckman | 8:45pm

The Richland Library held the second annual Read Freely Fest, a convention for authors and readers to get involved with each other. Forty nationally and regionally acclaimed authors attended the event. The festival had an author alley, food trucks, live music and a book sale.

Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards goes for a layup in the Gamecocks’ matchup against the Bulldogs on Feb. 5, 2026. The Gamecocks ultimately defeated the Bulldogs with a final score of 88-45.

SPORTS

Analysis: South Carolina advances to Elite Eight in rematch against Oklahoma

By Marli Main | March 28

Individuals lift up their signs during the "No Kings" protest at the South Carolina State House on March 28, 2026. They spread their message to the cars that drive by on Gervais Street.

NEWS

Protesters rally against Trump administration at 'No Kings' event

By Phoebe Gari | March 28

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Column: South Carolina shorelines will disappear within our lifetime

By Samuel J. Cancilla | March 24

Protesters rally against Trump administration at 'No Kings' event

By Phoebe Gari | March 28

Podunk Ramblers: A bluegrass band born on white water rafts, Friday night jams

By Casey Leonard | March 24

Column: USC is falsely advertising its minors

By Legare Jenkins | March 26

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Senior outfielder Ethan Lizama hits a foul ball during the game against Northern Kentucky University on Feb. 13, 2026

Analysis: South Carolina baseball suffers series sweep against No. 7 Georgia

By Anaston Bell , Emerson Keith and Marli Main | 10:15pm

Senior guard Raven Johnson shoots for points against Mississippi State University in South Carolina's matchup on Feb. 5, 2026. Johnson scored a total of 10 points against the Bulldogs.

Gamecocks right their wrongs, get revenge against Sooners

By John Davis | March 29

COMIC: The most beautiful time of the year

By Abby Short | March 26

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A LifeNet South Carolina Air Methods helicopter begins landing on one of the Strom outside fields. The helicopter was brought as part of the Gamecock Emergency Medical Students’ event on March 27, 2026.

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Gamecock Emergency Medical Students hosts helicopter landing, lecture with flight paramedic

By Georgia Fowler | March 28

ARTS & CULTURE

Playlist: A whimsical spring

By Brooklyn Jones | March 27

ARTS & CULTURE

Playlist: Spring vibes

By Na'Haley Wiley | March 26

Here's a playlist to listen to when you're scrolling through your camera roll, looking back at those spring break memories.

OPINION

Column: USC is falsely advertising its minors

By Legare Jenkins | March 26

Pictured is the exterior of the Darla Moore School of Business on Greene Street on March 24, 2026. International business students at the Darla Moore School of Business spend at least one semester abroad at one of more than 60 elite partner business schools worldwide.

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Column: The Darla Moore School of Business's international exchange partners are in the wrong place

By Indigo Nath | March 26