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No. 1 Georgia survives Kentucky, No. 16 LSU wins thriller, Memphis stuns FSU in Week 3

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September 15, 2024

No. 1 Georgia survives Kentucky, No. 16 LSU wins thriller, Memphis stuns FSU in Week 3

Week 3 of college football delivered plenty of action, featuring a thrilling showdown between Georgia and Kentucky, a top-25 showdown at Missouri and a shocking Memphis win against Florida State. Here’s a recap of how it all went down:

No. 1 Georgia outlasts Kentucky

No. 1 Georgia narrowly escaped unranked Kentucky with a 13-12 win in a defensive battle. Kentucky led 9-6 after three quarters, but Georgia took the lead early in the fourth with a 3-yard touchdown run by Branson Robinson. The Wildcats closed the gap with their fourth field goal of the game but couldn’t score a touchdown. Georgia caught a late break with a fumble recovery that led to a crucial first down, sealing the victory and preserving its unbeaten season.

No. 16 LSU rallies to beat South Carolina

LSU wide receiver Kyron Lacy versus South Carolina defender

No. 16 LSU escaped South Carolina to win, 36-33, avoiding overtime after the Gamecocks missed the game-tying field goal as time expired.

LSU’s window for a win looked miniscule following the first quarter. Down 17 points, battling an amplified Gamecocks fan base and a constant rooster crowing sound, the Tigers were on their back heels.

Although down only 24-16 at halftime, LSU couldn’t stop South Carolina on the ground. The Tigers gave up 153 rushing yards in the first half, highlighted by quarterback LaNorris Sellers 75-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Both offenses cranked up the heat in the second half. The Tigers scored back-to-back touchdowns on their second and third possessions after the break, while the Gamecocks added nine points on back-to-back possessions early in the fourth quarter. With 10 minutes remaining, South Carolina led 33-29.

The Gamecocks nearly put the game away with six minutes to go. At South Carolina’s 13-yard line, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw an interception to Nick Emmanwori in the end zone, running it back for a touchdown. The pick-six was called back, though, due to an unnecessary roughness call.

South Carolina gets pick-6 called back for a personal foul on the LSU QB after the int. Right call or bad call? pic.twitter.com/DMBtJB2ceV
— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) September 14, 2024

Nussmeier made up for the mistake on the next drive, carrying the Tigers to an eight-play, 55-yard scoring drive to help LSU regain the lead nearing the last minute.

Following Sellers’ right ankle injury earlier in the contest, backup Robby Ashford tried to will the Gamecocks to victory, driving the offense down to LSU’s 32-yard line with 4 seconds left. Kicker Alex Herrera couldn’t send the contest to overtime, however, missing the 49-yard game-tying field goal by inches.

South Carolina for the tie…. Just misses 😱
LSU takes down South Carolina in a nail biter
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— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) September 14, 2024

No. 6 Missouri defeats No. 24 Boston College

No. 6 Missouri hung on against No. 24 Boston College, 27-21, after a rocky start.

The Eagles jumped out to a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter following a 67-yard touchdown pass from Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos on a broken play.

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The Tigers would go on to post 24 points in a row to take a 27-14 lead with under six minutes to go in the game. However, the Eagles took advantage on another broken coverage play from the Tigers, cutting the lead to just six with under four minutes to play. But the comeback effort fell short as the Tigers chewed up the clock to end the game.

Luther Burden III was the X-factor once again for Mizzou, tallying 117 yards and a touchdown on just six receptions, including 74 yards after the catch.

.@lutherburden3 is UNSTOPPABLE pic.twitter.com/A1FkfHLN7X
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 14, 2024

Boston College could not get its run game going against the Tigers after recording 284.5 rushing yards per game entering the game. Bill O’Brien’s squad averaged 1.9 yards per rush.

Conversely, Tigers running back Nate Noel recorded 121 yards on the ground, averaging 5.5 yards per rush. Missouri’s veteran quarterback Brady Cook had another solid day, completing 21 of his 30 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. He also added one more score on the ground.

The Tigers improved to 3-0, travelling to Nashville to take on Vanderbilt next week. Boston College was handed its first loss of the season — the same week the Eagles were ranked in the top 25 for the first time since 2018. O’Brien’s squad will look to bounce back next week at home against Michigan State.

Memphis stuns Florida State

Memphis shocked Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium with a 20-12 victory, starting strong and forcing a fumble on just the second play of the game. The Tigers capitalized early, kicking a field goal in the first quarter and ending it with an interception, keeping the Seminoles scoreless. In the second quarter, quarterback Seth Henigan connected with running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. for a touchdown, extending Memphis’ lead. Florida State finally got points on the board with a field goal, but Memphis answered with another, heading into halftime up 13-3, with 158 total yards compared to Florida State’s 67.

Memphis came out firing again in the third, as Henigan found tight end Anthony Landphere for another touchdown. Florida State finally responded with their first touchdown of the game from running back Roydell Williams. Florida State then grabbed an interception. A fourth quarter field goal cut the deficit, and the Seminoles’ defense held Memphis scoreless for the remainder of the game. However, it wasn’t enough to make the comeback, as the preseason top-10 Seminoles dropped to 0-3.

Toledo shocks Mississippi State

Toledo celebrates one of many touchdowns versus Mississippi State

Toledo routed Mississippi State, 41-17, behind its offensive clinic from start to finish — dropping over 450 total yards of offense.

It was the MAC’s first win against an SEC opponent since 2015.

The masterclass began during the Rockets’ first offensive possession. After the Bulldogs three-and-out to start the contest, Toledo put together a 12-play, 70-yard scoring drive and didn’t look back.

By halftime, the Rockets had busted the game wide open. Toledo scored on three straight drives compared to Mississippi State’s single field goal to lead 28-3 and picked up an interception entering the break.

The Rockets didn’t let their foot off the gas pedal in the second half, rather, the defense applied even more pressure. The group forced two more turnovers that gave the offense multiple short fields, resulting in 10 points.

Although the Bulldogs showed signs of life with two touchdowns late in the third and fourth quarters, Toledo’s cruise control was already in high gear. Quarterback Tucker Gleason’s 285 passing yards and three-touchdown performance added to his already electric 2024 campaign. He entered the contest with the sixth-most passing touchdowns in FBS.

Toledo moves to 3-0 for the first time since 2017.

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Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Coming to South Carolina Tourist Town

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January 13, 2026

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Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Coming to South Carolina Tourist Town

When most people think of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, they picture a tourist destination with ample sunshine, sandy beaches, and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

But soon Myrtle Beach will feature a more meaningful attraction city officials believe is long overdue – a Vietnam War memorial.

Last week, more than 500 curious residents of the oceanside southern hamlet attended a groundbreaking event for the new memorial, which will be in The Market Common at Warbird Park.

Entrance to the memorial will feature the words “Welcome Home,” a phrase many Vietnam veterans never heard upon returning from war more than five decades ago.

During construction, an 8-foot, multi-sided wall will be built, along with a reflecting pool and a memorial garden. The goal: to finish most of the work before this year’s Memorial Day weekend, according to The Post & Courier.

Myrtle Beach Mayor-Elect Mark Kruea, center, chats with fellow attendees during the groundbreaking event for the new Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in The Market Common. (Photo from Terry Massey/The Post & Courier)

Long Overdue Welcome Home

Some of the project’s organizers spoke at the groundbreaking, including retired Air Force Col. Thomas “Buddy” Styers who shouted enthusiastically to many Vietnam veterans in attendance, “Welcome home, brothers, welcome home!”

“For those who don’t know what that means, it’s for all that they went through,” Styers said.

Styers, a Myrtle Beach resident, is the executive director of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority. Himself a Vietnam veteran, Styers can relate to the negativity many of his fellow soldiers faced when they came home. Styers returned to the U.S. in 1970 after serving a tour in Vietnam.

“I came home through the San Francisco airport at 1 o’clock in the morning. It was winter and I was in short sleeves,” Styers said. “Right around the corner there were (protestors) waiting for people in uniform. They were calling us names and worse. … It was the first time I’d ever seen men with long hair.”

Project Came Together Quickly

In 1992, Styers retired from the Air Force and in 1993, the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base closed. Styers took the lead in helping the dormant 114-acre former base transform into The Market Common, a vibrant residential and commercial hub. At the center of the district is Warbird Park, which already includes a World War II memorial, along with an exhibit of some of the aircraft previously housed at the old Air Force base.

“I knew we had to preserve the history of the Air Force and the military in Myrtle Beach,” he said, “and this is the one piece that has been missing.”

More than 500 people showed up for Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Photo from Terry Massey/The Post & Courier)

The city’s redevelopment group donated $600,000 to construct the memorial, and other local donors chipped in. The project has moved along quickly. Organizers started the planning phase early last year after receiving input from Myrtle Beach area veterans’ groups, which proved vital in moving the project along.

The project’s brisk execution impressed Meredith Denari, a city spokesperson, who told the Post & Courier that seeing the memorial develop from an idea to Wednesday’s groundbreaking in a year was a “true community effort.”

Memorial Features

Mike Lowder, a Myrtle Beach city council member, became emotional talking about the memorial to veterans in attendance.

“This is a small way for the city of Myrtle Beach to say, ‘Welcome home,’” Lowder said.

Jessica Wise, head architect for the project, said the memorial needed to showcase several themes.

“We wanted the memorial to be a place of visibility, remembrance, reflection, gratitude, storytelling and education,” she said.

The Vietnam memorial wall will be illuminated at night and will include images, engravings and statues. It will also include quotes from past presidents Jimmy Carter and Franklin Roosevelt. Stone benches will also be placed at the site to give people a chance to reflect on the sacrifices of the Vietnam War and connect with other visitors.

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SC releases 2025 human trafficking report, spotlights minors as victims

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January 12, 2026

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SC releases 2025 human trafficking report, spotlights minors as victims

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson unveiled the 2025 Annual Report on human trafficking at the State House Monday, which highlighted the ongoing battle against this pervasive crime.

As Chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, Wilson was joined by task force leadership and law enforcement officials from various levels to present the report’s findings.

In 2025, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigated 315 tips, involving over 300 potential victims, with a significant number of cases involving minors.

Investigations spanned 41 of the state’s counties, with Greenville leading at 35 cases, followed by Berkeley and Charleston with 30 each, Richland with 28, Lexington with 27, and Dorchester with 21. Only five counties reported no cases.

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While data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline was absent due to an operator transition, the report incorporated statistics from the Department of Social Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice, underscoring the various entry points for identifying minor victims.

“Human trafficking is not a challenge any single agency can solve alone,” said Wilson. “Through the leadership of the State Task Force and the dedication of our partners, South Carolina remains a model on how to best address this crime.”

A significant initiative launched in 2025 was the South Carolina Safe House Certification Program, aimed at service providers working with trafficking victims. In collaboration with the Safe House Project, the Task Force certified programs at four organizations: Doors to Freedom, the Formation Project, Jasmine Road, and Lighthouse for Life. South Carolina is the first state to mandate a statewide certification for specialized human trafficking programs, which are now listed in the Task Force’s online resource directory.

“The data continues to inform how we shape and implement statewide initiatives from specialized training and certification to public awareness and prevention education,” said Monique Garvin, Director of the Task Force.

The event was attended by SLED Chief Mark Keel, State Task Force Subcommittee Chairs, regional task force chairs, nonprofit leaders, and other anti-human trafficking advocates.

For more information, the annual report is available on the State Task Force website at humantrafficking.scag.gov.

To report incidents or seek victim services, individuals can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888, which operates confidentially 24/7.

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South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Jan. 11, 2026

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January 12, 2026

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South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Jan. 11, 2026

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 11, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Jan. 11 drawing

Evening: 3-0-0, FB: 1

Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Jan. 11 drawing

Evening: 4-7-9-4, FB: 1

Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from Jan. 11 drawing

Evening: 04

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Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Jan. 11 drawing

09-14-17-25-27

Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:

For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.

Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.

SC Education Lottery

P.O. Box 11039

Columbia, SC 29211-1039

For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.

Columbia Claims Center

1303 Assembly Street

Columbia, SC 29201

Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.

For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.

When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.

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