SC's Graham, Harrison clash on criminal justice, health care

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — On the Friday night before Election Day, Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison met in South Carolina's capital city of Columbia for their second and final debate, clashing over issues related to criminal justice reform, health care and political...

The Latest: Trump meets troops involved in al-Baghdadi raid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the presidential campaign (all times local): 9:30 p.m. President Donald Trump quietly met with U.S. Special Forces troops involved in last year’s raid to kill Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Trump flew into Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Thursday for what...

No. 1 Clemson dealing with rash of injuries on defense vs BC

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 1 Clemson already faced a challenge because of a rash of injuries. Now, the Tigers will have to play without star quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he tested positive for COVID-19. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement released by the school Thursday night that Lawrence is...

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says QB Trevor Lawrence tested positive for COVD-19 and won't play against Boston College

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says QB Trevor Lawrence tested positive for COVD-19 and won't play against Boston College.

FBI says extremist threatened Trump, Obama in online posts

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A man charged in an alleged conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor also made threatening online comments about President Donald Trump, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and other prominent political figures, an FBI agent said in a federal court filing. Barry...

Coastal Carolina coach says injured starting QB might play

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell is “cautiously optimistic” that injured starting quarterback Grayson McCall could play Saturday when the 20th-ranked Chanticleers face Georgia State. McCall leads the Sun Belt Conference in passing efficiency with 11 touchdowns...

Wolfpack, Gamecocks to play football series in 2030-'31

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — North Carolina State and South Carolina will play a home-and-home football series in 2030 and 2031. Both schools announced the games Wednesday. The team will play at South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2030 and will meet again at North Carolina State to open the 2030 season on...

No. 4 Notre Dame, others look to end No. 1 Clemson's ACC run

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly doesn't try to hide it: The Fighting Irish are looking directly at No. 1 Clemson and the chance to end the Tigers' domination of the league. And maybe believing is the the first step in knocking off Clemson. “You've got to have a belief you can do...

The Latest: Trump heaping attention on 1 Nebraska district

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the presidential campaign (all times local): 9:25 p.m. President Donald Trump is heaping attention on Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in the home stretch before Election Day. Nebraska is one of two states that awards electoral votes to each of its congressional...

Clemson linebacker James Skalski sidelined with groin injury

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Coach Dabo Swinney said one of Clemson's leading defensive players, linebacker James Skalski, will miss several games with a groin injury. Swinney said Tuesday that Skalski will have arthroscopic surgery. The coach is unsure how long Skalski will be out. Skalski missed last week's...