This week in brief: The Gamecock women's basketball team lost to UConn, Carly Fiorina suspended her campaign, Marco Rubio campaigned at a town hall in Columbia and Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington was put on probation.
A Columbia businessman is accused of tax fraud, an in-state developer purchases 16 acres near new baseball stadium and a suspect in multiple sexual assaults makes bail.
College life is expensive, even without tuition and textbooks considered. Here are five easy ways to save a little money every day.
Today in brief: Two Sumter residents have been charged in connection with injuries, including broken and fractured bones, sustained by their 9-week-old child. Columbia adult store, Taboo, is changing ways in which it is run in order to stay open and avoid penalties. Troopers are still looking for a tractor-trailer believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run that left one dead and one injured.
The Student Government executive debate will take place on Tuesday in the Russell House Ballroom at 7 p.m. Students will be able to learn about candidates' platforms before the elections next week.
From classes to student organizations to friends, it can be difficult for students to find time for an off-campus job. There are plenty of other ways to earn extra cash on campus, and here are just three of them.
The Association of African American Students promoted self-love with lollipops and inspirational quotes on Monday at the Russell House Patio. The organization will be hosting events throughout Black History Month, continuing with "Love Games" on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Russell House Theater.
Fourth-year exercise science student Morgan Durand spends her summer cycling for a cause dear to her heart.
A 29-year-old suspect was caught trying to shoplift shaving cream. A woman was charged with larceny after trying to take her ex-boyfriend's roommates belongings. A mother and her son were transported to the hospital after the son assaulted his mother.
Donald Trump held a fiery rally in Florence with two weeks to go until the S.C. Republican Primary.
An escaped criminal suspect is recaptured, Clemson votes to keep Tillman name and Sumter parents are charged in child abuse case.
Important dates to know on campus this week include the deadline for Alternative Spring Break, a Student Government debate and the 29th annual Black History Teleconference.
Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former president Bill Clinton and 2016 presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, spoke at a "Women for Hillary" forum at Converse College to promote her mother's campaign. Among other things, she discussed the importance of the Supreme Court and college affordability.
Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan advocated for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign at the College Democrats' "Fighting for Us" forum on Thursday night. Kwan and many others support Clinton for her belief in empowerment of all American people.
Between classes and extracurricular activities, college students have innumerable sources of stress. Mental wellness is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and USC has plenty of resources to help students through their challenges.
The annual Carolina Day at the Statehouse sparked conversation about a new bill that proposes to remove state funding for all universities in South Carolina. Many students and faculty, including USC President Harris Pastides, are opposed to the bill.
Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has just weeks left to secure her position as the Democratic nominee. Former President Bill Clinton championed his wife's campaign in South Carolina at the "Fighting for Us" rally at Allen University. The South Carolina primarily is set for Feb. 27.