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Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Nov. 21, 2024 12:11 PM EST

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election, according to a count released Thursday by the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics. ...

No. 17 Clemson looks to stay perfect against FCS teams and keep its momentum against The Citadel

Nov. 21, 2024 11:16 AM EST

The Citadel (5-6) at No. 17 Clemson (8-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (CW) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series history: Clemson leads 33-5-1. What’s at stake? Clemson, which finished its ACC season at 7-1, wants to keep its...

No. 19 South Carolina looks to keep its momentum and win its fifth straight when it faces Wofford

Nov. 21, 2024 10:43 AM EST

Wofford (5-6) at No. 19 South Carolina (7-3), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (ESPN+/SECN+) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series history: South Carolina leads 20-4. What’s at stake? South Carolina, which finished its SEC season at 5-3,...

No. 17 Clemson licking its wounds as a game against FCS foe Citadel arrives

Nov. 21, 2024 06:11 AM EST

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is not sure exactly who he will put out there against The Citadel this weekend. The 17th-ranked Tigers (8-2) have completed Atlantic Coast Conference play, but not without an injury list that goes on for much longer than he'd like. ...

No. 19 South Carolina trying to keep the same mindset, intensity when it faces FCS opponent Wofford

Nov. 21, 2024 06:11 AM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — No. 19 South Carolina is the hottest team in the Southeastern Conference and on one of the most impressive streaks in the country. Can the Gamecocks stay locked in when it comes to Wofford, a six-touchdown underdog? “I would for mediocre people, I would say...

Johnson leads Mercer against South Carolina after 26-point game

Nov. 21, 2024 04:05 AM EST

Mercer Bears (2-2) at South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2) Columbia, South Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -18; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Mercer faces South Carolina after Tyler Johnson scored 26 points in Mercer's...

East Tennessee State takes on South Carolina Upstate following Seymour's 21-point showing

Nov. 21, 2024 03:47 AM EST

South Carolina Upstate Spartans (2-4) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (2-2) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State hosts South Carolina Upstate after Jaden Seymour scored 21 points in East Tennessee State's 76-70 loss to the...

No. 1 South Carolina reaches another milestone with program record 43rd straight win

Nov. 20, 2024 20:26 PM EST

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Another victory, another milestone for No. 1 South Carolina. The Gamecocks won their program-record 43rd straight game with a 77-45 win over rival Clemson on Wednesday night, surpassing the old streak that began in the 2022 NCAA Tournament and continued...

Paopao, Watkins lead No. 1 South Carolina to record 43rd straight win 77-45 over Clemson

Nov. 20, 2024 19:04 PM EST

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Te-Hina Paopao had 13 points and Ashlyn Watkins added 10 points and 11 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina set a school record with its 43rd straight win, 77-45, over rival Clemson on Wednesday night. The Gamecocks (5-0) struggled to find the basket for about 15...

Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake

Nov. 20, 2024 17:51 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A parole board decided unanimously Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison, despite her plea that God has forgiven her for infamously killing her two young sons 30 years ago by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake while they were strapped in their car seats....