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North Florida Rallys to 74-71 Victory Over South Carolina in Season Opener
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Florida Rallys to 74-71 Victory Over South Carolina in Season Opener

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North Florida secured a 74-71 victory over South Carolina in their season opener. Jaylen Smith shone with 14 points, 3-pointers, and a crucial layup in the final seconds. The Ospreys dominated the second half, outscoring the Gamecocks 42-24. The victory marks a significant step for North Florida, who finished last in the Atlantic Coast Conference South Division in 2023.

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Last Chance for Richard Moore: Plea for Mercy and Redemption
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Last Chance for Richard Moore: Plea for Mercy and Redemption

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Richard Moore, scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in South Carolina, has one last chance to have his life spared. His lawyers have asked Republican Gov. Henry McMaster for clemency, which no governor in the state has granted in the previous 44 executions in the state since the death penalty restarted in 1976. Moore, 59, is a changed man …

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Aggies' Focus on Running Game Fuels Optimism
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aggies' Focus on Running Game Fuels Optimism

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Texas A&M coach Mike Elko is impressed with his team's focus and performance against South Carolina. The Aggies are undefeated in SEC play and look to maintain their momentum in the final month of the season. Elko highlights the team's strength on defense, led by Nic Scourton, and their ability to run the ball effectively. He also notes the emergence …

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A Last Chance for a Condemned South Carolina Inmate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Last Chance for a Condemned South Carolina Inmate

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A group of people are asking the governor to spare the life of Richard Moore, who is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in South Carolina. Moore has more than 20 people asking for his mercy, including jurors, the judge, and former prison director. His lawyers argue that clemency is an act of grace and mercy and that Moore …

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Family Releases Video Showing Final Moments Before Black Man's Death in Missouri Prison
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Family Releases Video Showing Final Moments Before Black Man's Death in Missouri Prison

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Newly released prison video shows the final moments of a Black Missouri man's death in a Missouri prison. The video shows guards pepper-spraying Moore, placing a mask over his face, and leaving him in a position that caused him to suffocate. The video also shows guards restraining Moore and binding his legs together before taking him to a locked cell. …

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Chemistry Remains Strong as No. 1 South Carolina Aims for Another National Title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chemistry Remains Strong as No. 1 South Carolina Aims for Another National Title

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No. 1 South Carolina is poised for another dominant season, with the team seeking their second consecutive national title and third in four seasons. Despite losing their leading scorer and rebounder, the Gamecocks remain a formidable force, with a deep and experienced roster that is poised to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. The team faces some challenges, …

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Historic Sit-in Records Cleared for 7 Black Men in Columbia, South Carolina
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Historic Sit-in Records Cleared for 7 Black Men in Columbia, South Carolina

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1960s civil rights protesters who staged historic sit-in finally have their arrest records cleared. Simon Bouie and six of his friends were arrested in 1960 for sitting at a whites-only lunch counter in South Carolina. The charges were eventually dropped after a judge signed an order during a ceremony in a Columbia courthouse. The arrests remain on their records, but …

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South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule

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South Carolina remains a force in the SEC women's basketball league, ranking No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25. The Longhorns are expected to contend for a top-four finish this season, with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas bolstering their chances. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, are aiming to defend their national title, while LSU and Texas will …

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Thirty Years Later, Susan Smith's Fate Remains Uncertain
2 months ago

Thirty Years Later, Susan Smith's Fate Remains Uncertain

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Susan Smith, who was convicted of drowning her two sons in a South Carolina lake 30 years ago, will be up for parole next month. The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 20, the state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services said Monday. Smith's case is unusual because she was eligible to ask for parole after serving 30 years in …

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Missouri Comeback Thrives Despite Brady Cook's Ankle Injury
2 months ago

Missouri Comeback Thrives Despite Brady Cook's Ankle Injury

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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook returns from an injury to lead the Tigers to a 21-17 victory over Auburn. Cook hit Mookie Cooper with a 78-yard pass to set up Marcus Carroll's TD run, and he hit Wease later in the drive on third-and-10, then found Mekhi Miller inside the 10-yard line with just over a minute to go, setting up …

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South Carolina Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Black Transgender Woman
2 months ago

South Carolina Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Black Transgender Woman

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A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for the killing of a Black transgender woman. Daqua Lameek Ritter was convicted in February of a hate crime for the shooting death of Dime Doe in 2019. Ritter was sentenced to life in federal prison without parole based on federal sentencing guidelines.

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