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A 10-month-old kangaroo named Roxy stole the show at a Minor League baseball game in South Carolina, wrapped in blankets and sporting a team bandanna. The adorable marsupial might just be the team's new good luck charm.
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.
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.
The University of South Carolina equestrian team just claimed the 2026 national championship, defeating top programs in a unique competition where riders compete on unfamiliar horses. The 49-member squad, which also holds the highest GPA among women's athletic teams, proved teamwork and preparation can overcome any challenge.
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.
Two South Carolina high school teams closed out championship weekends with flawless records and emotional victories. One coach ended a 29-year career on top, while a team made program history with their first perfect season.
A new analysis shows South Carolina utility customers could save millions by retiring two coal plants early, while keeping the power grid just as reliable. Dominion Energy's own plan reveals it will generate far more electricity than needed by 2033, making the expensive coal plants unnecessary.
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Eight years after fans burned Springbok jerseys in disgust, rugby has become South Africa's most watched sport. The turnaround shows how winning with purpose can unite a nation.
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 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'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 students just achieved their highest scores ever on state tests, with historically underserved schools leading the charge. At one Charleston school where 89% of students face poverty, scores jumped 22 points in a single year.
A new solar panel manufacturing facility just started production in South Carolina, bringing clean energy jobs home. The factory will eventually produce enough panels to power thousands of homes each year.
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Schools across South Africa are leading a movement to return youth sports to its true purpose: building confidence, teamwork, and joy rather than satisfying adult ambitions. The shift prioritizes children's development over winning at all costs.
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.
South Korea secured its first-ever multiple snow sport medals at a single Winter Olympics, with veteran Kim Sang-gyeom and teen Yoo Seung-eun both earning snowboarding medals in Milan-Cortina. The historic achievement follows years of infrastructure investment and corporate support sparked by hosting the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. ---
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.
A new air dome in South Korea lets athletes train in any weather, using homegrown technology designed to withstand typhoons. The football-field-sized facility solves a growing challenge as extreme weather disrupts outdoor sports.
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