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Clemson and USC are facing off in the ultimate rivalry competition

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The 2024-2025 Palmetto Series began in August and will run through the entire school year. | Photos by South Carolina Athletics
It’s rivalry season here in South Carolina, which means the SC Education Lottery Palmetto Series is back and the competition is on.

Since 2002, the Lottery has raised more than $8.3 billion to support education in our state, with Clemson and USC students receiving 350,000+ lottery-funded scholarships and grants. As the official sponsor of the Palmetto Series, the Lottery is giving us even more ways to support the Tigers or Gamecocks (you choose).

🏈 How it works

This school year, Clemson and USC will battle it out to rack up points. Whenever their teams face off, no matter the sport, the winner earns a point. So yes, cheer extra hard during the rivalry games.

Two more points will be awarded to the school with the most current recipients of the LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships. The community can help, too — more on that soon.

Whichever team earns the most points at the end of the season will take home the Palmetto Series trophy and bragging rights. Psst... The Tigers most recently won, but it was close.

🏆 Join the fun

Want to help your favorite team snag more points? Buy a $5 Carolina Jackpot or Clemson Jackpot scratch-off ticket and enter it in the Second-Chance Promotion. The school with the most entries will earn a point. Oh, and you’ll also have the chance to:

🗓️ Rivalry games

Mark your calendars for these highly-anticipated match-ups between Clemson and USC. Remember: The winner of each game earns a point in the Palmetto Series.
Stay tuned for more game announcements. Think: Baseball, tennis, women’s basketball, and more.
 
 
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Who are you rooting for in the Palmetto Series?

A. Clemson Tigers
B. USC Gamecocks
 
 
Events
 
Wednesday, Sept. 4
  • Trivia Night | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 8:30 p.m. | Village Idiot Pizza | Free | Invite your friends and show off your book smarts.
  • Forest Acres Farmers Market | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 2-6 p.m. | Forest Acres Farmers Market | Grab your locally grown fruits and veggies at this market each Wednesday.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park | $6-$18 | Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer: Treat your furry friend to a night out at Segra Park and enjoy $5 White Claws on White Claw Wednesday.*
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • Tape B | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $35 | This artist, known for nostalgic, genre-bending beats, is backed by platforms like Deadbeats and artists like Zeds Dead.
Friday, Sept. 6
  • Meeting Street Music Fest | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | West Columbia | Free | Enjoy a lineup of multiple genres of music, including nationally and regionally renowned artists on multiple stages throughout the River District.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Sunday, Sep. 8
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News Notes
 
Opening
  • Say cheese. Local entrepreneurs Chris Sullivan + James Williams are opening the third TakoSushi in the Midlands in downtown Lexington on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Latin-Asian fusion restaurant will offer free queso for a year to the first 25 guests daily through Sunday, Sept. 8.
Legacy
  • Riverbanks Zoo’s beloved lion, Zuri, who fathered 13 cubs and entertained visitors with his roars, passed away at 20. His legacy continues with lionesses Thabisa and Lindelani returning for guest visits to their habitat soon.
Announced
  • Pentatonix’s “Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour” returns to Colonial Life Arena on day, Sunday, Dec. 1. The GRAMMY-winning quintet’s tour features performances of yuletide classics. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.
Sports
  • USC track and field athlete Zaya Akins won bronze in the 400m and gold in the 4×400m relay at the U20 World Championships in Lima, Peru. Three other Gamecocks also competed, with Jaouad Khchina and Cheyla Scott finishing 10th in their events. (Gamecocks Online)
Theater
  • Chad Henderson’s play, “Let It Grow,” winner of the 2024 Jasper Project Play Right Series, will have a staged reading at Harbison Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 14. A free gallery reception featuring artist Nate Puza precedes the event at 6:30 p.m.
Listen
  • Georgia dogs on Clemson. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Clemson Tigers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Finance
    • It’s almost fall — that chill you feel should be from the air, not your credit card bill. Experts recommend these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months (almost two years) on qualifying balance transfers.*
     
     
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    🔬 USC plugs into federal funding
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    The Brain Health Network is working to improve cognitive care for South Carolinians.  | Photo provided by USC
    USC secured $309 million in sponsored research awards during the past fiscal year, highlighting a 27% increase. This growth follows the university’s role in expanding key research areas, including energy efficiency and healthcare.

    Key initiatives
    SC-focused research
    • Programs like the statewide Brain Health Network aim to improve cognitive care for South Carolinians, with broader impacts expected.
    The rise in funding is supported by initiatives like the Propel Research Mentorship Program, which has helped early-career faculty secure over $27 million since 2022. “This funding enables us to do big, impactful things for the Palmetto State,” Julius Fridriksson, vice president for research, said highlighting the collective efforts of USC’s research community.
     
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    The Wrap
     
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    Today’s edition by:
    David
    From the editor
    The Gamecock men’s soccer team is hoping to lead the nation again in attendance, and so far, they’re off to a hot start, packing out Stone Stadium. On Thursday, the Gamecock women’s soccer team takes on Clemson, so secure your seat today.
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