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SportsGREENWOOD, S.C. — USC Aiken left Finis Horne Arena on Saturday with a two-match weekend sweep of Lander, beating the Bearcats 3-1 in Peach Belt Conference women’s volleyball (25-15, 25-21, 27-29, 25-20). It was the second time in as many days that Lander lost to…
From the HERE City State DeskPHILADELPHIA — The Carolina Panthers return from their bye week Sunday, Oct. 18, against a Philadelphia Eagles team missing its starting quarterback. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field is 1 p.m. Jalen Hurts is out with a blood clot in his calf, so Tanner McKee will…
From the HERE City State DeskCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina football now has a kickoff time for its first game out of the bye week. The Gamecocks will host No. 14 Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with the game on national television. South Carolina sits…
From the HERE City State DeskOXFORD, Miss. — The South Carolina volleyball team wraps up a four-match road stretch on Sunday, Oct. 18, against Ole Miss, with first serve set for 1 p.m. Eastern. The Gamecocks have struggled away from home. They lost 3-1 at Alabama and were swept at…
From the HERE City National DeskNEW YORK — The defending NBA champion Knicks settled the last open seat on their roster Saturday, releasing veteran wing Bruce Brown and keeping former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman as the third center on the depth chart. Money drove the call. New York…
From the HERE City National DeskCLEVELAND — The American League Championship Series is down to a best-of-three after the Tampa Bay Rays pulled away from the Cleveland Guardians for a 7-3 win in Game 4 on Saturday night at Progressive Field. The game had been pushed back a day by…
From the HERE City National DeskSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ben Simmons spent all of last season away from the NBA. One strong exhibition night later, the former No. 1 overall pick has people talking about a revival in Sacramento. Simmons got the start in the Kings' preseason finale at San Antonio…
From the HERE City National DeskHOUSTON — The NFL has made it official: Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel will pay $8,165 for a facemask foul he committed after a catch in Houston's 26-3 rout of the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. The flag came in the second quarter. Noel hauled…
From the HERE City National DeskPROVO, Utah — No. 8 BYU stayed unbeaten Saturday night by knocking off No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24, sealing it when the Irish came up empty on a last-second throw into the end zone. Debate over how the game ended spread online long after fans…
From the HERE City National DeskFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Chicago Fire walked out of Gillette Stadium on Saturday night with no points and a playoff ticket anyway, losing 1-0 to the New England Revolution but locking up a spot in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs once the evening's results were…
From the HERE City National DeskSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ohio made its long trip west worth it Saturday night, building a 41-0 lead before Sacramento State scored and beating the Hornets 48-7 in a Mid-American Conference game. The Bobcats (5-2, 3-0 MAC) have now won four in a row. Sacramento State…
From the HERE City National DeskPHILADELPHIA — Charlotte finally has a win. Quarterback Conner Harrell had a hand in four touchdowns Saturday as the 49ers outlasted Temple 38-31 at Lincoln Financial Field, ending a season-opening losing streak. Harrell completed 23 of 31 throws for 281 yards. He found Derrick Eley…
Events
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Young people in the Greenwood area can get a free look at their hometown from the air Saturday, Oct. 24, when the local Experimental Aircraft Association chapter holds a Young Eagles Rally at Greenwood County Airport. EAA Chapter 1023 will be flying from 9 a.m. until 2…
Events
GREENWOOD, S.C. — The 4 The Love Of festival is coming back to Uptown Greenwood for a second year on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, with free admission both days. Friday opens at 6 p.m. on the main stage with Son del Callao. The night then belongs to…
Events
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Two Greenwood church choirs, a joint handbell group and a full brass ensemble will lead a free evening of sacred music Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection on Main Street South. The 7 p.m. hymn festival pairs the adult choirs of Resurrection and…
Politics
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Greenwood County Council is being asked Tuesday to sign off on Greenwood School District 50’s plan to sell its Genesis Education Center to the Lander Foundation, one of several property and economic development items on a long agenda. The regular session starts at 5:30 p.m. at the…
Politics
GREENWOOD, S.C. — Proposed limits on where tobacco and vape shops and liquor stores can open in Greenwood’s commercial districts return to City Council on Monday for a public hearing and second reading. The 5:30 p.m. meeting will not be in the usual chambers. Council is gathering in the Cultural…
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