Forty-nine regional beauty queens have begun competition to become the next Miss South Carolina, and five USC students are among their ranks. Representing the Upstate, Pee Dee, Lowcountry and even Five Points, these women — ranging from second year to law students — are hoping to take home the crown.
Crimes reported to USC’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety in the past week.
State Supreme Court Associate Justice Costa Pleicones will vie for the top spot on the court, facing off against current Chief Justice Jean Toal in what is usually an uncontested race, The State reported.
While other students are relaxing on the beach or wasting away in cubicles, Riley Shipman is packing for a trip to Senegal.
USC’s new Coordinator for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Programs Kayla Lisenby arrived on campus Monday.
USC’s Resident naturalist Rudy Mancke hosted his semi-annual environmental talk “The Nature of Things” on the Horseshoe Tuesday in front of the steps of the McKissick Museum.
Ticket packages and prices have been released for the upcoming 2013-2014 football season, with the highest single-game ticket going for $80.
All crimes reported by USC’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety Friday to Friday.
This week’s in brief includes moving a statue, Miss USA, and a man beaten with his own prosthetic leg.
Around 12:30 p.m., with a line about 15 people long and workers constantly having to replace ingredients on the assembly line, it seemed like the official opening was going well. This Chipotle brought some pleasant surprises; the establishment is vast, with a patio right outside, and the seating area is aesthetically pleasing, with metal stools covered with light orange fabric. Chipotle also serves margaritas, made with Patron tequila for $6.50, or with Sauza tequila for $4.50. Alcoholic beverages at fast-food burrito joints seems to be a trend in Columbia, with Main Street’s Moe’s selling bottles of Corona next to the register. The chain’s famous burrito bowls were filled with flavor and zest, and employees made sure that customers got what they wanted as quickly as possible. The wait in line with 15 people lasted only about 10 minutes, and the food was worth the wait.
Two honors college students took to the highway this summer for a once in a lifetime experience. Beginning their journey in Charlotte N.C., they traveled through Florida to Louisiana, Texas, Arizona and California.
Three USC head coaches’ four-year contract extensions were approved by the board of trustees Monday, allowing the university to retain athletics staff that has brought conference and NCAA honors to Columbia.
Tuition and fees for USC’s flagship campus and all but one of USC’s regional campuses will increase at an average rate of 3.15 percent, the board of trustees announced Monday.
Marcus Lattimore films a PSA, the Haley family nearly $300k in 2012 and smart phones help a one-fifth computerless state connect.
Incidents at Carolina Stadium and Olympia Mills are included in this week’s blotter.
The Healthy Carolina Farmers Market is back for the summer, selling fresh fruits, vegetables and other treats to USC students. Though held on Greene Street during the spring and fall, the market is on Davis Field every Tuesday during the summer term.
USC’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications announced the creation of a fellowship for business journalists to earn a doctorate degree, starting with a $500,000 donation from alumnus Kenneth W. Baldwin Jr.