Sports

Aerial concept rendering of Williams-Brice Stadium filled with fans, highlighting proposed renovations such as expanded premium seating on the west side, two large videoboards in the south end zone, and updated concourse areas.

Development

USC announces new partnership to benefit Williams-Brice Stadium

Blanchard Machinery is partnering with USC, funding Williams-Brice upgrades and debuting the first-ever on-field logo.

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Soda City FC partners with Flower City Union

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The 2022 Gamecocks season in review

Stats, rankings, coaching changes, and more.

November 28, 2022

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Buzzer Beater

Tell us what kind of sports coverage you want to see in our market.

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First dunk in USC Women’s Basketball program history? Check

We love to see it.

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Sports

Orangetheory Fitness partners with Aliyah Boston

Read the details about her NIL deal, the new studio, and try the new “Shot Clock” workout this week.

November 8, 2022

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Sports

2022 Gamecock Basketball season preview

Gamecock Women’s Basketball look to bring home another championship

November 1, 2022

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City

Friarsgate’s skate park is taking shape

A skate park created by skaters for skaters

September 21, 2022

Samantha Robertson

Williams-Brice stadium during a day game.

Sports

Georgia Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks

Let’s talk what we’re up against as we face the current No. 1 team in the SEC

September 13, 2022

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Culture

Meet 11 Olympians from UofSC

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City

Cornhole World Championship coming to Columbia, SC

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