Junior outsider hitter Jolie Cranford played both indoor and beach volleyball during her childhood before attending the University of South Carolina. After two years with the Gamecock beach volleyball team, she will return to the court and transition into playing for the school's indoor volleyball team.
The South Carolina women's basketball team gained three players for the 2024-2025 season. During their first series of practices, the athletes acknowledged the team-first mentality required by the Gamecocks while emphasizing personal development.
FILE - Fifth-year midfielder Brianna Behm stands behind a Mississippi State player on Oct. 30, 2024. The Gamecocks were defeated by the Bulldogs 2-1.
FILE — Fifth-year forward Catherine Barry dribbles the ball at Stone Stadium on Oct. 30, 2024. Barry scored the only Gamecock goal during the 2-1 loss to Mississippi State.
Signs with rules of the voting location are taped outside the entrance of the voting room at the Blatt PE Center on Nov. 5, 2024. Blatt PE Center served as the voting location for Precinct 2.
Signs with rules of the voting location are taped outside the entrance of the voting room at the Blatt PE Center on Nov. 5, 2024. Blatt PE Center served as the voting location for Precinct 2.
Two girls walk past a blue flag that has "VOTE" written on it at the Blatt PE Center on Nov. 5, 2024. Blatt PE Center served as the voting location for Precinct 2.
FILE — Senior defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway runs with the ball during the Gamecocks' 47-6 victory over the Commodores. Hemingway totaled five tackles in the game, bringing him to 30 tackles on the season.
FILE — Sophomore forward Ashlyn Watkins goes up for a layup in the semifinal matchup against NC State on April 5, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Wolfpack 78-59.
FILE - The South Carolina men's basketball team huddle together during their game against Kentucky on Jan. 23, 2024 at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks will open their season on Nov. 4, 2024 against North Florida.
Columbia resident Kinsley Shiver talks to her friends before the ride Cliff Hanger starts at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 11, 2024. Shiver attended the event, which runs from Oct. 9-20, with two friends.
The Zero Gravity ride spins visitors around at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 11, 2024. This year's fair offered more than 50 rides for attendees of all ages and thrill levels.