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Rattler keeps hot hand, leads South Carolina over Mississippi State 37-30

Gamecocks improve to 2-2
South Carolina running back Mario Anderson (24) runs over Mississippi State linebacker Jett...

Sports

Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) jumps over Florida State defensive back Kevin Knowles II...
No. 4 Florida State snaps 7-game losing streak against Clemson with 31-24 victory behind Travis

NCAA

Corey Fields Jr. passed for 301 yards and three touchdowns to lead South Carolina State to a...
Fields guides South Carolina State past The Citadel 31-10

Sports

Cole Gonzales passed for five of Western Carolina’s 11 touchdowns in a 77-21 rout of Charleston...
Gonzales passed for 5 of Western Carolina’s 11 TDs in a 77-21 rout of Charleston Southern

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Battery

The Charleston Battery earned a 2-1 victory over FC Tulsa in front of an electric Hispanic...

Barajas’ brace lifts Charleston past Tulsa in 2-1 Hispanic Heritage Night win

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Charleston Battery
The Charleston Battery earned a 2-1 victory over FC Tulsa in front of an electric Hispanic Heritage Night crowd at Patriots Point on Saturday.

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Lowcountry high school football - Week 5

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Bishop England at Philip Simmons is the Game of the Week

Football

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks (1-2) football team is looking to earn a win against...

South Carolina defeats Mississippi State, live recap

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers and Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero
The University of South Carolina Gamecocks (1-2) football team is looking to earn a win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-1).

Sports

Andrew Cherniwchan scored in a shoot out to give the Stingrays a win in Greenville

Stingrays captain Andrew Cherniwchan announces retirement

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:12 PM EDT
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By SC Stingrays
Only player in team history to play more than 10 seasons in SC

Sports

El venezolano Ronald Acuña Jr., de los Bravos de Atlanta, conecta un jonrón en el juego del...

Ronald Acuña Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club with 40th home run of the season for Braves

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
5th player in MLB history to accomplish feat

Sports

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes against the Detroit Lions during the first...

Panthers rule out QB Bryce Young for Week 3; veteran Andy Dalton to start vs Seahawks

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Young will travel with team

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Week 5 of high school football in the Lowcountry kicks off on Friday.

VIDEO: Friday Night Lights - Week 5 - Part 2

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:35 PM EDT

High School Football

Week 5 of high school football in the Lowcountry kicks off on Friday.

VIDEO: Friday Night Lights - Week 5 - Part 1

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT

High School Football

Week 5 of high school football in the Lowcountry kicks off on Friday.

VIDEO: Friday Night Lights - Week 5 - Part 3

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT

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VIDEO: Lowcountry high school football - Week 5

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT

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Grainger, Carroll team up to give Georgia State best start ever with 30-17 win over Coastal Carolina

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:17 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Coastal falls to 3-2

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FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball against the Detroit Lions...

QB Andy Dalton ready for start vs Seattle after Panthers say Bryce Young ‘isn’t expected to play’

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Young dealing with ankle injury

State Politics

Gray Collegiate Academy Principal Brian Newsome speaks during a meeting at the South Carolina...

Lawmakers hear from students, schools on potential changes to SC high school sports

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Significant changes to the high school sports landscape in South Carolina could be coming from the State House.

Sports

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) reacts during an NCAA college football game against...

Clemson gets the chance to restore its championship credentials when it faces No. 4 Florida State

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Tigers host Seminoles on Saturday

Sports

South Carolina wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the...

South Carolina will be without receiver Antwane ‘Juice’ Wells this week because of foot injury

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:24 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Wells visited a specialist in Charlotte this week and got good news in that the injury was not thought to be season ending

Sports

The Panthers offense struggled for much of the game in a 20-17 loss to the rival Saints.

QB Bryce Young’s status for Sunday uncertain because of ankle injury; Andy Dalton may get start

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:31 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Young did not practice Wednesday

Riverdogs

The Charleston RiverDogs scored seven runs in the first inning and made them hold up for the...

RiverDogs sweep Wood Ducks to claim third-consecutive championship

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:12 AM EDT
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By Charleston RiverDogs
The Charleston RiverDogs scored seven runs in the first inning and made them hold up for the remainder of the contest, defeating the Down East Wood Ducks by a 7-5 score on Tuesday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

Sports

Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys will play the 2024 Credit One Charleston Open, the largest...

Two top ranked Americans enter Charleston Open field

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Credit One Charleston Open
Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys will play the 2024 Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, March 30 - April 7, 2024 on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina.

Sports

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. celebrates after scoring against the Carolina...

Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints’ defense shuts down Panthers’ Bryce Young in 20-17 win

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Carolina drops to 0-2

Riverdogs

The Charleston RiverDogs scored the final four runs after facing an early deficit on Sunday...

RiverDogs strike late to move within game of title

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Charleston RiverDogs
The Charleston RiverDogs scored the final four runs after facing an early deficit on Sunday afternoon to take Game 1 of the Carolina League Championship Series by a 4-2 margin over the Down East Wood Ducks at Grainger Stadium.

Sports

Duke's Myles Jones (1) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson's Cole Turner (22) during the...

Clemson starting receiver Cole Turner lost for season with injury

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:35 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Had 3 catches this season

Sports

Football

Six Lowcountry players named to South Carolina Shrine Bowl roster

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Summerville's Yannick Smith headlines list

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Sports

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is hit by Georgia defensive lineman Mykel...

No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 2:01 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Bulldogs score 3 2nd half TD's to win

Sports

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against Florida...

Klubnik accounts for 4 TDs in Clemson’s 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 12:31 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Cade Klubnik threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth as Clemson played its most complete game of the season in a 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday night.

The Citadel

The Citadel dropped their SoCon opener to Chattanooga on Saturday 48-3

Artopoeus propels Chattanooga to 48-3 romp over The Citadel

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 12:35 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Chase Artopoeus threw two of his three touchdown passes in the first quarter and Chattanooga rolled to a 48-3 victory over The Citadel on Saturday.

CSU

Nivon Holland's 100-Yard Kick Return not enough in Low-Scoring Affair with No. 4 William & Mary

Nivon Holland’s 100-yard kick return not enough in low-scoring affair with No. 4 William & Mary

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT
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By Charleston Southern Athletics
Charleston Southern football saw its second-straight contest against a nationally-ranked program Saturday evening, falling to #4 William & Mary, 15-7, at Buccaneer Field in a low-scoring affair.

Sports

Coastal Carolina overwhelms Duquesne, 66-7

Coastal Carolina jumps out early and cruises to 66-7 rout over Duquesne

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 12:38 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Grayson McCall threw a pair of first-quarter touchdown passes and Coastal Carolina rolled to a 66-7 victory over Duquesne on Saturday night.

Battery

The Charleston Battery played to a 2-2 draw against Loudoun United FC at Segra Field on Saturday.

Battery draw with Loudoun after Trager, Markanich goals

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 12:43 AM EDT
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By Charleston Battery
The Charleston Battery played to a 2-2 draw against Loudoun United FC at Segra Field on Saturday.

Sports

American Football

Lowcountry high school football scores Week 4

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Cane Bay at James Island is the Game of the Week

Sports

Live updates of the South Carolina v. Georgia game

Georgia defeats South Carolina, live recap

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Live updates of the South Carolina v. Georgia game

Dorchester Co.

Steve LaPrad poses on Steve LaPrad Field. The new synthetic field at Fort Dorchester High...

Dorchester Dist. 2 celebrates ribbon cutting at Steve LaPrad Field

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 6:39 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Fort Dorchester High School football team took to their home field Friday night after a celebration of long-time coach Steve LaPrad.

High School

The Charleston RiverDogs scored 18 unanswered runs during an offensive onslaught that helped...

RiverDogs advance to championship series by scoring season-high 18 Runs

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By Charleston RiverDogs
The Charleston RiverDogs scored 18 unanswered runs during an offensive onslaught that helped the team advance to their third-straight Carolina League Championship Series on Friday night.
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