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South Carolina defeated defending champion UConn 62-48, snapping a historic 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women's basketball national championship. The Gamecocks, who lost to UConn in last year's title game, get their chance at redemption.
South Carolina women's basketball made NCAA history by reaching its sixth consecutive Final Four, becoming only the second team ever to achieve this milestone. The Gamecocks overcame an early deficit to dominate TCU 78-52, setting up a championship rematch with undefeated UConn.
The UCLA Bruins made history Sunday night, capturing their first-ever women's basketball championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Coach Cori Close and her team ended their season with a remarkable 37-1 record and a 31-game winning streak.
Former basketball player Jermaine Johnson just won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina governor, bringing his experience from the court to the campaign trail. The state lawmaker beat out two opponents after months of grassroots campaigning in places that rarely see candidates.
The Texas Longhorns dominated top-ranked South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC tournament championship, ending the Gamecocks' three-year winning streak. Tournament MVP Madison Booker led the charge as Texas proved they belong among college basketball's elite.
South Carolina's equestrian team clinched their fourth national championship in a thrilling tiebreaker victory, ending a nine-year title drought. The No. 4 seed Gamecocks upset top-ranked Auburn and Texas A&M to claim the crown.
South Carolina successfully stopped its largest measles outbreak in over three decades through rapid response and a surge in vaccinations. The victory shows communities can fight back when families come together to protect their kids.
South Carolina's largest measles outbreak in decades has officially ended after nearly 1,000 cases, and there's encouraging news: vaccination rates are climbing both locally and nationwide. Health officials say the outbreak may have reminded parents why vaccines matter.
South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.
When Heather Cooper found a brain-injured raccoon hit by a car, she didn't turn away. Instead, she built Snug Harbor Wildlife Rescue in Chapin, filling a crucial gap as South Carolina's growing population puts more wildlife at risk.
This August, anyone in South Carolina can spend just 15 minutes helping scientists track the bees and butterflies that keep our food systems thriving. Clemson Extension is recruiting volunteers for a region-wide pollinator census that turns curious community members into conservation heroes.
Federal health experts are heading to South Carolina to help tackle a measles outbreak that's already affected nearly 1,000 people. The good news? Vaccination rates jumped 133% in the hardest-hit county last month.
For the first time in program history, UCLA's women's basketball team is one win away from a national championship after defeating Texas 51-44 in the semifinals. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday in a matchup that brings senior Gabriella Jaquez full circle against a team she's faced throughout her college career.
Electric vehicle maker Scout Motors is opening applications for its first assembly line workers at its new South Carolina plant, with jobs paying up to $37.50 per hour. No factory experience required.
Deep in South Carolina's pine woods, a specialized sanctuary is protecting 800 of the world's rarest turtles while training conservationists from around the globe. More than half of all turtle species now face extinction, but this facility offers hope for their survival.
South Carolina families will see a smaller electricity bill increase after environmental groups and Dominion Energy reached a settlement that cuts the rate hike nearly in half. The agreement also secures $6 million in direct relief and energy efficiency programs for customers.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
South Carolina just made it easier for anyone curious about electric vehicles to get real answers about costs, charging, and whether an EV fits their life. The new Drive Electric SC campaign puts all the info drivers need in one friendly place.
A solar manufacturer is building a massive factory in South Carolina that will create over 500 jobs and help America reduce its dependence on imported energy components. The $350 million facility marks an incredible comeback for a company that nearly went under just eight years ago.
The electric Polestar 3 SUV is moving all production to South Carolina, ending manufacturing in China and creating a bigger manufacturing footprint in the US. The shift comes as Polestar's sales jumped 34% last year.
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