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The South Carolina State Fair has returned to Columbia on Rosewood Drive, promoting a special theme of "Harvesting Happiness" for this year's fair. Running from Oct. 8 through Oct. 19, the fair offers more than 60 rides, food vendors, agriculture exhibits and live entertainment for attendees of all ages. The South Carolina State Fair sees more than 400,000 visitors each year from across the Southeastern United States and contributes to families in the community through academic scholarships. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, online or at participating Circle K stores.
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PHOTOS: SC State Fair brings Rosewood Drive to life, celebrates ‘Harvesting Happiness’

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The South Carolina State Fair has returned to Columbia on Rosewood Drive, promoting a special theme of "Harvesting Happiness" for this year's fair. Running from Oct. 8 through Oct. 19, the fair offers more than 60 rides, food vendors, agriculture exhibits and live entertainment for attendees of all ages. The South Carolina State Fair sees more than 400,000 visitors each year from across the Southeastern United States and contributes to families in the community through academic scholarships. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, online or at participating Circle K stores.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, South Carolinians came together to enjoy food truck food, meet artisan vendors and listen to live music at JerryFest. The festival is presented by the Five Points Association and Loose Lucy's, and it is meant to commemorate the life of Jerry Garcia. Garcia was the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead, an American rock band that was founded 60 years ago in Palo Alto, California.
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PHOTOS: JerryFest celebrates 60 years of Grateful Dead music in annual festival

Oct. 6

On Sunday, Oct. 5, South Carolinians came together to enjoy food truck food, meet artisan vendors and listen to live music at JerryFest. The festival is presented by the Five Points Association and Loose Lucy's, and it is meant to commemorate the life of Jerry Garcia. Garcia was the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead, an American rock band that was founded 60 years ago in Palo Alto, California.

The Gamecock volleyball team came up short against the Georgia Bulldogs 3-1 at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Oct. 5, 2025. Nia Hall continues to lead the Gamecocks with kills, totaling 177 for the 2025 season. USC out-killed Georgia 50-46, with three Gamecocks in double-digit kills. On defense, Kaia Pixler made a collegiate career-high of 23 assists. The Gamecocks will face the Oklahoma Sooners next on Oct. 10, 2025 at the McCasland Field House in Norman, Oklahoma.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina volleyball falls to Georgia in four sets

Oct. 5

The Gamecock volleyball team came up short against the Georgia Bulldogs 3-1 at the Carolina Volleyball Center on Oct. 5, 2025. Nia Hall continues to lead the Gamecocks with kills, totaling 177 for the 2025 season. USC out-killed Georgia 50-46, with three Gamecocks in double-digit kills. On defense, Kaia Pixler made a collegiate career-high of 23 assists. The Gamecocks will face the Oklahoma Sooners next on Oct. 10, 2025 at the McCasland Field House in Norman, Oklahoma.

The USC Volleyball team fell short in the evening of Oct. 1, 2025, as they lost to the Texas A&M Aggies 3-1. Nia Hall led the Gamecocks in kills, while Emily Beeker made nine total blocks. The Gamecocks will face the Georgia Bulldogs next, on Oct. 5, 2025.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina volleyball falls 3-1 to No. 9 Texas A&M

Oct. 1

The USC Volleyball team fell short in the evening of Oct. 1, 2025, as they lost to the Texas A&M Aggies 3-1. Nia Hall led the Gamecocks in kills, while Emily Beeker made nine total blocks. The Gamecocks will face the Georgia Bulldogs next, on Oct. 5, 2025.

On Oct. 1, 2025, Senate Bill 323, also known as the "Unborn Child Protection Act," was heard by the SC Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee. Outside the hearing, a rally of people, including the organizations Planned Parenthood and the South Carolina ACLU, protested the bill. The bill would ban abortions after six weeks and impose severe punishments for those who carry out or aid those in receiving an abortion.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina constituents gather to share testimony, protest at S.B. 323 hearing

Oct. 1

On Oct. 1, 2025, Senate Bill 323, also known as the "Unborn Child Protection Act," was heard by the SC Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee. Outside the hearing, a rally of people, including the organizations Planned Parenthood and the South Carolina ACLU, protested the bill. The bill would ban abortions after six weeks and impose severe punishments for those who carry out or aid those in receiving an abortion.

The Gamecocks had their fourth consecutive win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium, finishing out the game 35-13. South Carolina's defense successfully pressured Kentucky's offense into giving the Gamecocks the upper hand, with back-to-back defensive touchdowns in the second quarter. South Carolina's run game also prevailed, with redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers rushing for 14 attempts and 81 yards. Up next, South Carolina will travel to Baton Rouge to play the No. 4 LSU Tigers on Oct. 11.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina defeats Kentucky at home, earns first conference win of the season

Sep. 28

The Gamecocks had their fourth consecutive win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium, finishing out the game 35-13. South Carolina's defense successfully pressured Kentucky's offense into giving the Gamecocks the upper hand, with back-to-back defensive touchdowns in the second quarter. South Carolina's run game also prevailed, with redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers rushing for 14 attempts and 81 yards. Up next, South Carolina will travel to Baton Rouge to play the No. 4 LSU Tigers on Oct. 11.

On Sept. 20, 2025, a group of people gathered on the horseshoe to compete in USC's Performative Male Contest. Twenty-two contestants put forward their best foot with their Labubus, tote bags and matcha, despite the inclement weather. The event was organized by third-year supply chain operations and management student Morgan Thomas, who was inspired by similar events on social media. After rounds of competing, first-year jazz studies major Santi Balagtas was crowned winner of the event.
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PHOTO: 'Performative male' contest comes to USC

Sep. 21

On Sept. 20, 2025, a group of people gathered on the horseshoe to compete in USC's Performative Male Contest. Twenty-two contestants put forward their best foot with their Labubus, tote bags and matcha, despite the inclement weather. The event was organized by third-year supply chain operations and management student Morgan Thomas, who was inspired by similar events on social media. After rounds of competing, first-year jazz studies major Santi Balagtas was crowned winner of the event.

South Carolina played Georgia State on Friday night in the Eugene E. Stone Stadium. South Carolina had early attempts on goal but was unable to score until the 40th minute when sophomore midfielder Alejandro Velazquez-Lopez scored, giving South Carolina a 1-0 lead. One minute later, Georgia State scored on South Carolina, and the first half ended in a tie. In the 55th minute, South Carolina was able to take the lead again with junior forward Keanan Bader scoring a second goal, but Georgia State tied the game yet again, and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The match was characterized by South Carolina's aggressive offense and the many fouls issued on both teams. South Carolina looks to play again at home on Sept. 23 against Queens University of Charlotte.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina men’s soccer starts Conference play with a tie against Georgia State

Sep. 20

South Carolina played Georgia State on Friday night in the Eugene E. Stone Stadium. South Carolina had early attempts on goal but was unable to score until the 40th minute when sophomore midfielder Alejandro Velazquez-Lopez scored, giving South Carolina a 1-0 lead. One minute later, Georgia State scored on South Carolina, and the first half ended in a tie. In the 55th minute, South Carolina was able to take the lead again with junior forward Keanan Bader scoring a second goal, but Georgia State tied the game yet again, and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The match was characterized by South Carolina's aggressive offense and the many fouls issued on both teams. South Carolina looks to play again at home on Sept. 23 against Queens University of Charlotte.

Students and community members gathered on Greene Street and in the Russell House Ballroom on Sept. 15, 2025, for a candlelight vigil hosted by the University of South Carolina’s Turning Point USA chapter. The event honored Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot and killed on Sept. 10, with prayers, speeches and moments of silence. Attendees held candles, raised flags and shared reflections in remembrance.
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PHOTOS: USC’s Turning Point USA chapter hosts vigil for deceased founder Charlie Kirk

Sep. 15

Students and community members gathered on Greene Street and in the Russell House Ballroom on Sept. 15, 2025, for a candlelight vigil hosted by the University of South Carolina’s Turning Point USA chapter. The event honored Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot and killed on Sept. 10, with prayers, speeches and moments of silence. Attendees held candles, raised flags and shared reflections in remembrance.

South Carolina fell to unranked Vanderbilt 31-7 on Sept. 13 at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina was able to tie Vanderbilt’s early lead with a touchdown from graduate running back Rahsul Faison, but redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers was soon taken out of the game after a late hit. With graduate athlete Luke Doty taking his place, South Carolina was unable to gain its footing, and Vanderbilt furthered its win by capitalizing on its running offense. Up next, South Carolina will play Missouri at 7 p.m. next week.
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PHOTOS: No. 11 South Carolina falls to unranked Vanderbilt, snaps 16-game winning streak over Commodores

Sep. 14

South Carolina fell to unranked Vanderbilt 31-7 on Sept. 13 at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina was able to tie Vanderbilt’s early lead with a touchdown from graduate running back Rahsul Faison, but redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers was soon taken out of the game after a late hit. With graduate athlete Luke Doty taking his place, South Carolina was unable to gain its footing, and Vanderbilt furthered its win by capitalizing on its running offense. Up next, South Carolina will play Missouri at 7 p.m. next week.

The South Carolina women's volleyball team won against the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels in a 3-2 match on Sept. 12 in the Carolina Volleyball Center. Errors early in the game allowed the Tar Heels to build a 19-13 lead against South Carolina, and North Carolina ultimately took the first set. South Carolina tied the second match with combined blocks from sophomore right side Elise Marchal and junior middle Ava Leahy. South Carolina had a strong start to the third set and was able to halt a comeback from North Carolina, but North Carolina took the game to the fifth set after capitalizing on South Carolina's attack errors. The game was won in the fifth set by South Carolina as they closed the match 15-13 in a close fashion. Up next, South Carolina will play Wofford on Monday, Sept. 15. The match will begin at 7 p.m. and can be streamed on SEC Network.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina volleyball secures victory over UNC in battle of the Carolinas

Sep. 13

The South Carolina women's volleyball team won against the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels in a 3-2 match on Sept. 12 in the Carolina Volleyball Center. Errors early in the game allowed the Tar Heels to build a 19-13 lead against South Carolina, and North Carolina ultimately took the first set. South Carolina tied the second match with combined blocks from sophomore right side Elise Marchal and junior middle Ava Leahy. South Carolina had a strong start to the third set and was able to halt a comeback from North Carolina, but North Carolina took the game to the fifth set after capitalizing on South Carolina's attack errors. The game was won in the fifth set by South Carolina as they closed the match 15-13 in a close fashion. Up next, South Carolina will play Wofford on Monday, Sept. 15. The match will begin at 7 p.m. and can be streamed on SEC Network.

The No. 13 South Carolina football team defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-11, winning the Aflac Kickoff Game on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw for 209 yards and rushed for 62 yards, recording one throwing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. Redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain scored the remaining touchdown on an 80-yard punt return. Head coach Shane Beamer, an alumnus of Virginia Tech and son of the school's all-time winningest head coach, reminded South Carolina fans that he was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and was a Gamecock fan before his father coached at Virginia Tech during the trophy ceremony.
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(PHOTOS) No. 13 South Carolina football wins Aflac Kickoff Game against Virginia Tech

Aug. 31

The No. 13 South Carolina football team defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-11, winning the Aflac Kickoff Game on Aug. 31, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw for 209 yards and rushed for 62 yards, recording one throwing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. Redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain scored the remaining touchdown on an 80-yard punt return. Head coach Shane Beamer, an alumnus of Virginia Tech and son of the school's all-time winningest head coach, reminded South Carolina fans that he was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and was a Gamecock fan before his father coached at Virginia Tech during the trophy ceremony.

Thirteen chapters of the University of South Carolina sororities came together to celebrate Bid Day at the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. This year a reported 2,281 potential new members, or PNMs, were made, bringing a total of 6,830 Panhellenic members and an average chapter size of 525. PNMs received an envelope as an invite to a sorority during Bid Day, the end of the two-week recruitment process. Chapters filled the arena with excitement to welcome in their new members.
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PHOTOS: Zero releases, over 2,200 Bids: USC sororities celebrate historic recruitment

Aug. 19

Thirteen chapters of the University of South Carolina sororities came together to celebrate Bid Day at the Colonial Life Arena on Aug. 17, 2025. This year a reported 2,281 potential new members, or PNMs, were made, bringing a total of 6,830 Panhellenic members and an average chapter size of 525. PNMs received an envelope as an invite to a sorority during Bid Day, the end of the two-week recruitment process. Chapters filled the arena with excitement to welcome in their new members.

Team Garnet took home the trophy at the annual Garnet & Black spring football game on April 18, 2025 at Williams-Brice Stadium, defeating Team Black 10-7. Team Garnet featured key players Nyck Harbor, Oscar Adaway III and Dylan Stewart while Team Black featured LaNorris Sellers, Mazeo Bennett Jr. and Judge Collier. The football team, coming off of a 9-4 season ending in a loss to Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, will face Virginia Tech in Atlanta to start their 2025 season.
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PHOTOS: Team Garnet wins annual spring football game, defeats Team Black and LaNorris Sellers

April 19

Team Garnet took home the trophy at the annual Garnet & Black spring football game on April 18, 2025 at Williams-Brice Stadium, defeating Team Black 10-7. Team Garnet featured key players Nyck Harbor, Oscar Adaway III and Dylan Stewart while Team Black featured LaNorris Sellers, Mazeo Bennett Jr. and Judge Collier. The football team, coming off of a 9-4 season ending in a loss to Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, will face Virginia Tech in Atlanta to start their 2025 season.

The No. 9 South Carolina softball team defeated the No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels 1-0 in its first matchup on Friday. Both teams were held scoreless until the eighth inning where the Gamecocks loaded the bases and scored off of sixth-year outfielder Abigail Knight's walk to win the game. The Gamecocks lost the second game of the series 2-1 despite finding some momentum late in the game. South Carolina won the final game of the series 4-2 to secure the series win. All four runs were scored in the first inning and the Gamecocks relied on skilled pitching from junior pitcher Jori Heard and sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress to keep the Rebels from taking a lead during the game.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina softball wins series 2-1 over No. 19 Ole Miss to improve to 30 wins for season

April 6

The No. 9 South Carolina softball team defeated the No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels 1-0 in its first matchup on Friday. Both teams were held scoreless until the eighth inning where the Gamecocks loaded the bases and scored off of sixth-year outfielder Abigail Knight's walk to win the game. The Gamecocks lost the second game of the series 2-1 despite finding some momentum late in the game. South Carolina won the final game of the series 4-2 to secure the series win. All four runs were scored in the first inning and the Gamecocks relied on skilled pitching from junior pitcher Jori Heard and sixth-year pitcher Sam Gress to keep the Rebels from taking a lead during the game.

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