USC is now ranked above Clemson among top collegiate athletic programs. Columbia is to be recognized by the Obama administration for its outstanding participation in the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative. Charleston was named the world's best city by Travel + Leisure Magazine.
A former Gamecock baseball star will play in the 2016 MLB All-Star game. The body of a man who was last seen wading in the Wateree River has been identified by officials. Columbia heat has broken temperature records, and the rest of the week is forecasted to include temperatures in the 100s.
South Carolina is named most patriotic state, a man hits a deputy during a traffic stop, and a missing man's body was found in the Wateree River.
Former USC pitcher Michael Roth will play for the Texas Rangers. In New York, a man was injured by a homemade explosive near the memorial service for late writer Elie Wiesel. A search has begun for a person who reportedly went missing after being seen last in the Wateree River.
Columbia City Councilman and Director of the McCutchen House Moe Baddourah has been charged with second-degree criminal domestic violence days after an altercation with his wife.
After being investigated for inappropriate behavior toward players, Clemson women's golf coach JT Horton was fired. A UNC running back will transfer to USC. A man died at the hospital after falling off of a ride in North Myrtle Beach.
Both Richland County and the SC Dept. of Revenue left court with victories of their own in a penny sales tax case. Former USC quarterback Connor Shaw has left the Cleveland Browns and is joining the Chicago Bears. Survivors of the Emanuel AME shooting in Charleston are suing the FBI. They say that Dylann Roof should not have been able to purchase his weapon.
The House Select Committee on Benghazi, chaired by South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy, released its final report Tuesday.
Former USC basketball star Howell dies Rolando Howell, a former South Carolina men's basketball player, died Wednesday night at 34.
July Fourth weekend will be celebrated around the Midlands with different events open to the public.
Following runoffs for seats in the state senate, four senators including Senator Lee Bright were knocked out of their positions. A former USC administrator was named president of Darlington Raceway on Wednesday. Clemson University is investigating women's golf coach J.T. Horton after a parent accused him of inappropriate contact with players.
USC has proposed banning pledging processes for Greek organizations on campus. Both the former and current fraternity council presidents deliver statements. President Pastides says fraternities have a year to avoid the ban.
Last Wednesday evening, Rep. Jim Clyburn helped lead a group of angry Democrats in a sit-in protest on the floor of the House.
USC officials have announced a 3.25 percent increase in tuition fees effective the fall of 2016.
An inmate serving a life sentence at a Bishopville prison was killed, and the South Carolina Department of Corrections is investigating. The president of Benedict College responded to a petition by students against tuition increases. USC coaches remember late Tennessee women's basketball coach.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors as the second vice president. A Columbia motorcycle accident left one dead. The victim was identified as 35-year-old Jesse Cravets. Gamecock football's Connor Mitch will be transferring to James Madison University in the fall, and Jalen Christian will transfer to The College of William & Mary.
The family of the University of Tennessee's women's basketball coach asks fans and the public for support as she develops Alzheimer's. Coastal Carolina baseball is heading to its first NCAA national championship this week. Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting and looking for a woman who is thought to have leading information.