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By Ariyon Philpot | Oct. 15A ferris wheel at the South Carolina State Fair operates with riders on Oct. 14, 2025. The fair has more than 60 rides this year, in addition to carnival games and live entertainment.
A ferris wheel at the South Carolina State Fair operates with riders on Oct. 14, 2025. The fair has more than 60 rides this year, in addition to carnival games and live entertainment.
Attendees at the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, South Carolina get ready to play the “Water Race” on Oct. 14, 2025. The fair offers a variety of games, rides, food and live entertainment for visitors from across South Carolina and many neighboring states.
Junior middle Ava Leahy and sophomore right side Elise Marchal chest bump as they celebrate their point in game against the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at Carolina Volleyball Center. Marchal was named the 2024 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year.
The South Carolina women's volleyball team celebrate its win in game against the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. The South Carolina volleyball team took down its first ranked opponent 3-2.
Freshman outside hitter Victoria Hill goes to block in a game against the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. In addition to volleyball, Hill competed on the track and field team at Trinity Prep.
Junior outside hitter Nia Hall goes for a hit in game aganist University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2025, at the Carolina Volleyball Center. Hall previously spent two seasons at Cleveland State.
Senior outside hitter Alayna Johnson sets up her serve during the game aganist the University of North Carolina on Sept. 12, 2024, at the Carolina Volleyball Center.
Junior infielder Arianna Rodi, senior outfielder Emily Vinson and freshman pitcher Olivia Kotowski are pictured standing for the national anthem. This is the first game in South Carolina’s three-game series against Ole Miss.
Junior outfielder Arianna Rodi throws ball to sophomore infielder Karley Shelton for an out in the game against Ole Miss at Beckham Field on April 4, 2025. Shelton graduated a year early from Lexington High School to play for South Carolina.
The South Carolina Gamecocks huddle up to discuss how they plan to move forward in the game against Ole Miss at Beckham Field on April 4, 2025. Ashley Chastain Woodard, a former Gamecock student athlete and graduate assistant, was named the University of South Carolina’s 11th head softball coach on June 11, 2024.