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South Carolina women’s basketball: Nike could bring big changes to the Gamecocks
Friday morning, South Carolina announced a new apparel deal with Nike that will go into effect on July 1, 2026. The women’s basketball program is a major part of the agreement, and the Gamecocks could soon have a brand new look. It’s not...

New five-star OL commit Darius Gray says one of part of South Carolina's program spoke to him most
Five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray details a key factor that led to his commitment to South Carolina. The two seasons before Shane Beamer was hired to coach at South Carolina resulted in a pair of losing seasons and six total wins. Beamer...
Five-star OL Darius Gray commits to South Carolina
Distance, development and relationships led five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray to South Carolina. And Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer was at the center of it all. The Richmond (Va.) St. Christopher's standout became the last five-star in the...

South Carolina joins multistate push backing Florida child social media protection law
Alan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina | Attorney General Alan Wilson, SCAlan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina | Attorney General Alan Wilson, SC South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office has joined a...

South Carolina athletics switch to Nike from Under Armour approved
South Carolina will switch from Under Armour to Nike as its official athletic apparel provider starting in the 2026-27 academic year. This switch allows South Carolina athletes to wear Nike products, including A'ja Wilson's signature shoe. South...

South Carolina officially becomes Nike school
South Carolina just did it. After protecting the house with Under Armour as its official athletics provider since 2006, the Nike era is here. The university's Board of Trustees approved a new apparel and equipment contract with Nike to become the...

South Carolina Announces 10-Year Partnership with Nike
University of South Carolina Athletics has agreed to a new 10-year partnership with Nike, a worldwide leader in athletic equipment and attire, effective July 1, 2026. Nike will supply all 21 of the Gamecocks’ athletics programs with uniforms,...

South Carolina moves to Nike for athletic apparel in new 10-year, near-$80M deal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The University of South Carolina approved its agreement with their new apparel provider for Gamecocks athletics on Friday. The USC Board of Trustees approved a 10-year contract with Nike during its meeting on Friday morning....

Shelley Smith talks Gamecock women's soccer on 'South Carolina Sideline'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On the latest episode of our 'South Carolina Sideline' podcast, Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Shelley Smith, head coach of the South Carolina women's soccer team! In this interview, Smith talks about growing up...
5-star OL Darius Gray commits to South Carolina football over Clemson, Ohio State, Tennessee, LSU
COLUMBIA — Five-star recruit Darius Gray announced his commitment to South Carolina football on Aug. 22, picking the Gamecocks over Clemson, LSU, Ohio State and Tennessee. He is the No. 2 player in Virginia in the 247Sports Composite rankings and...

Recharging South Carolina's school system
The rating of a State’s educational performance is measured by various metrics such as standardized test scores, graduation rates and similar indicators of the quality of the education provided by a State. One rating system might lean more heavily...

South Carolina athletics switch to Nike from Under Armour approved
South Carolina will switch from Under Armour to Nike as its official athletic apparel provider starting in the 2026-27 academic year. This switch allows South Carolina athletes to wear Nike products, including A'ja Wilson's signature shoe. South...

This Tiny Town in South Carolina Feels Like a Living Time Capsule
There is something quite charming about small towns with a water tower rising tall above the buildings in the community. These iconic structures have stood the test of time, standing as a symbol of resilience and a connection to the past. It is in...

South Carolina Gamecocks switching to Nike in 10-year deal
The football team will get a completely new uniform look and the women's basketball team will sport A'ja Wilson shoes. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Gamecocks' athletics programs will be switching to Nike for all their gear in a 10-year,...

South Carolina athletics switch to Nike from Under Armour approved starting in 2026
South Carolina will switch from Under Armour to Nike as its official athletic apparel provider starting in the 2026-27 academic year. This switch allows South Carolina athletes to wear Nike products, including A'ja Wilson's signature shoe. South...

Exhibitions by Lee Sipe and Chase Lanier open at Sumter County Gallery of Art on Aug. 28
SUBMITTED BY SUMTER GALLERY OF ART Two new exhibitions will open The Sumter County Gallery of Art's fall programming: Lee Sipe - Precious Vessels, Asian Spirit and Chase Lanier - Within the Margin of Err/Or. Artist Sipe will be in attendance at...

Southern vs. NC Central channel, time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MEAC/SWAC Challenge football game
Southern and NC Central face off in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff. Both teams are coming off strong seasons, with Southern posting an 8-5 record, and NC Central finishing at 8-3. Key players include Southern's defensive end Ckelby Givens,...

Man accused of assaulting employee at South Carolina job fair
Man accused of assaulting employee at South Carolina job fair WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR ON THIS FRIDAY MORNING. THAT’S RIGHT. WE START WITH THE COMMUNITY REMEMBERING...

South Carolina Little League team’s World Series run comes to end
IRMO, S.C. — The miraculous run for the Little League baseball team representing South Carolina in the World Series has come to an end. The team from Irmo lost Thursday night to Nevada after making it all the way to the semifinals of the United...

South Carolina football recruiting target sets commitment date
There are only a few players left on South Carolina football’s 2026 recruiting board. On Friday, five-star Darius Gray will announce his college commitment, and the Gamecocks appear to be in the pole position. It won’t be long before another USC...