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Jumbo Package: South Carolina injury report, return of Shula, coaches speak on Vandy loss
Happy Thursday, everyone. The injury report was published ahead of South Carolina, and looks like this:
Yhonzae Pierre, LB — Out
Kendrick Law, WR — Questionable
Kobe Prentice, WR — Questionable
Not sure what happened with Pierre, but he posted a picture of himself in a hospital room yesterday calling it a “minor setback.”
Saturday will mark Mike Shula’s return to The Capstone.
Through USC’s media relations staff, Shula declined an interview request ahead of Saturday’s game. Speaking Wednesday on an SEC teleconference, Gamecock head coach Shane Beamer praised Shula’s contributions to his staff.
“Low ego, humble, hardworking,” Beamer said. “Everyone in the building thinks the world of him. He’s been awesome. Has helped us so much on and off the field.”
Shula largely works with the South Carolina quarterbacks. He’s most familiar with that position, having played it himself at Alabama, starting from 1984-1986.
Mike’s QB is concerning for Maurice Linguist, and he should be after what the last mobile QB did to the defense.
I think anytime you see a dynamic quarterback who can run and throw, it’s always on our minds because you have the play and then the extended play, which dual-threat quarterbacks can create,” Linguist said. “Plays that extend the 2.5 seconds of a normal play and the 2.5-3 seconds of the extended play. How we handle the contain of the dropback situations of the quarterback, then if and when he does get out, how we’re handling the disciple coverage on the backend. Plastering or man if we’re in zone, getting our eyes in the right place and making sure they don’t create explosives off extended plays.”
Vanderbilt and the elimination of NLI were the hot topics on “Hey, Coach!”
You know, a lot of times, the information comes out and then our compliance office comes in and meets with us. It doesn’t effect anything, literally, today or tomorrow,” DeBoer said on the “Hey Coach” show Wednesday. “But I think a lot of it will still be still as we’ve done in the past. There will be other ways to bind prospects who sign with Alabama and vice versa. So I don’t see it being something, at least with the tweaks they are going to make — there’s an SEC agreement, there’s other things that we have that guys can sign that will be binding.”
“Well, besides the execution? That’s what it always comes down to, right? Is execution,” he said. “That goes not just on the players, but it’s everyone. All the execution.
“I felt like we had a good plan. We had a plan within the plan when they attack you a different way when — that’s the case, offense, defense. You have Plan A. You have the tweaks, which would be Plan B. To me, that’s all part of the game plan. Something you might have called more or less than what you originally thought going in.
“I thought our staff did a nice job. There’s always things you look back on, like, oh, we could have done this a little bit more earlier. And the other thing is, I think you also got to make sure you don’t just overreact. Sometimes you need to see that look again against the defensive call or the offensive call that we’re running, and the guys get another rep at it. Because it is something new or different that we hadn’t seen on film. Or different guys working together.
“There’s a reason, a lot of times, for execution not being at the level. But that’s full ownership on all of us. When I say that, it’s not about the players. It’s about all of us, including myself.”
The P4P deals will be the binding force going forward, not the NLI. They need to come with negotiable buyouts just like coaching contracts. As far as DeBoer’s comments on execution, this aligns with what I’ve said about coaching for some time. Coaching happens 12 months a year, and determines whether the players can do the job you want them to do on Saturdays. Regardless of the film breakdowns you may have seen criticizing scheme, the fact is that on many of those third down conversions, a tackle or play on the ball was there to be made and wasn’t. In many cases it appeared to be a matter of giving up leverage or taking poor angles.
As Kalen said, that doesn’t mean that the players aren’t good enough or just decided that winning wasn’t worth the effort. It means they have work to do with their coaches to get better in those areas. Whether the coaches are able to get through to them will tell us plenty about this staff.
Last, Coach Kap was asked about the critical sack/fumble.
“The play before, we had a good pocket, a good catch, and we were getting ready to go (up) tempo,” Kapilovic said Wednesday. “One of their kids came by and kind of gave an elbow to our quarterback, so one of our O-linemen runs over there, then another runs over there, and we’re trying to go tempo. So then we’re trying to get lined up to go fast, and (Pritchett) takes a bad set and gets beat.”
It was the Commodores’ biggest defensive play of the game, as it recaptured momentum as the Crimson Tide lost a chance to take its first lead. Vanderbilt drove for a what proved to be the game-winning touchdown off the turnover, to open a 40-28 lead.
“We’ve got to understand the situation,” Kapilovic added. “Yes we want to protect our quarterback. He’s a big boy. Nothing crazy happened. Let’s get lined up and play the next play.”
So we were too engaged in extracurricular nonsense to make the next play. Sounds like another coaching point that is being delivered. Hopefully it is received.
That’s about it for now. Have a great day.
Roll Tide.
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Botched South Carolina Drug Case Turns into Federal Lawsuit – FITSNews
by JENN WOOD
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A federal civil rights lawsuit filed in South Carolina accused Greenwood County law enforcement officers of wrongfully arresting and prosecuting a Florida man for fentanyl and cocaine offenses after a traffic stop — despite immediate evidence that the pills in his possession were lawfully prescribed medication.
In a complaint (.pdf) filed in federal court, Bryan Joseph Getchius accused Greenwood County, the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), sheriff Dennis Kelly, and three GCSO officers of false arrest, malicious prosecution, negligent supervision and violations of his constitutional rights following a May 2024 stop.
That stop yielded fentanyl and cocaine charges that were ultimately dismissed.
According to the complaint, Getchius was driving through Greenwood County on May 15, 2024 – returning to Florida after visiting family in South Carolina – when deputies stopped his vehicle after observing what they described as swerving. During the stop, deputies searched the vehicle and found a prescription bottle bearing Getchius’ name containing blue pills prescribed as Dicyclomine, a medication commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
The complaint alleges GCSO deputy Wesley McClinton used his cellphone during the stop to search the pill markings and confirmed they matched Dicyclomine — yet still proceeded with field drug testing that produced presumptive positive results for fentanyl.
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WARRANTS BUILT ON FIELD TESTS
The supporting arrest warrants (.pdf) reveal officers charged Getchius with three felony drug offenses arising from the stop: trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of cocaine. According to the affidavits, these charges were based on pills and powder recovered from a prescription bottle that deputies said produced presumptive positive field-test results for fentanyl and cocaine.
Each affidavit — sworn by officer James Travis Freeman, who the lawsuit says was not present during the stop — described the pills as: “poorly made, broke apart with very small amount of force and were consistent with clandestinely manufactured fentanyl pills.”
The lawsuit argues those statements omitted a critical fact: deputies had already identified the pill markings as lawful prescription medication prior to Getchius’ arrest.
After the arrest, Greenwood County circuit court judge Frank Addy set a surety bond at $25,000 – and ordered Getchius placed on house arrest at his mother’s Greenwood residence under electronic monitoring.
The order allowed limited exceptions for employment, legal appointments, medical visits and religious services.
The complaint stated Getchius spent 15 days in jail before bonding out, then approximately seven months on home arrest – unable to return to his job in Florida or maintain the sobriety support network he had built after more than fourteen months of recovery.
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RELATED | YET ANOTHER SLED AGENT CHARGED WITH DUI
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SLED LAB RESULTS COLLAPSE THE CASE
According to the lawsuit, the evidence was submitted to the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) forensic laboratory shortly after Getchius’ arrest, but final testing did not come back for more than sixteen months — a delay the complaint attributed to SLED’s well-documented forensic backlog, which it says involved roughly 18,000 pending cases statewide at the time.
When the final report (.pdf) was issued on October 1, 2025, SLED forensic scientist Elise London found every tested item contained Dicyclomine — and nothing illegal.
The SLED report specifically found:
- fifty blue tablets marked LAN 1282 were Dicyclomine,
- blue powder residue was Dicyclomine,
- eight capsules marked 0586 LANETT were Dicyclomine,
- two additional capsules marked 0586 LANETT were also Dicyclomine.
The lab further noted the tablets’ physical characteristics were “consistent with a pharmaceutical preparation,” directly contradicting warrant language describing them as crudely manufactured narcotics.
According to the complaint, prosecutors offered Getchius a plea deal after receiving the lab report — proposing he plead guilty to a reduced possession charge despite the absence of any controlled substance. He refused, and the charges were later dismissed.
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BROADER QUESTIONS ABOUT FIELD TESTS
Beyond Getchius’ individual case, the lawsuit touches on a broader issue in South Carolina drug enforcement: arrests frequently begin with presumptive roadside field tests, while definitive laboratory confirmation may take months — or, in backlog cases, more than a year — leaving serious felony charges in place until forensic testing catches up with the allegations.
The complaint alleged Greenwood County failed to properly train its officers on the known limitations of field drug testing, probable cause standards, and the constitutional obligation to include exculpatory information in warrant affidavits.
It also alleged county officials permitted a broader practice of relying on field-test results even when contradictory pharmaceutical evidence was available at the scene.
Getchius seeks actual damages, consequential damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs.
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THE COMPLAINT…
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …

As a private investigator turned journalist, Jenn Wood brings a unique skill set to FITSNews as its research director. Known for her meticulous sourcing and victim-centered approach, she helps shape the newsroom’s most complex investigative stories while producing the FITSFiles and Cheer Incorporated podcasts. Jenn lives in South Carolina with her family, where her work continues to spotlight truth, accountability, and justice.
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South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for March 10, 2026
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 10 drawing
16-21-30-35-65, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from March 10 drawing
Midday: 7-8-3, FB: 4
Evening: 6-9-0, FB: 0
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from March 10 drawing
Midday: 3-7-7-1, FB: 4
Evening: 1-3-5-8, FB: 0
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 10 drawing
Midday: 07
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from March 10 drawing
04-05-06-07-11
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Source: Lamont Paris returning to South Carolina next season
NOTE: The above video is a livestream of WIS featuring current newscasts, Soda City Living and Gray Media’s Local News Live.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Lamont Paris will remain the head coach for South Carolina men’s basketball next season.
A source confirmed to WIS that Paris will return for his fifth season at the helm.
The Gamecocks have gone 62-67 under Paris, which included an NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2023-24 season. In the two seasons since, however, South Carolina has gone 12-20 and 13-18, respectively.
Paris’s tenure has also included a 23-49 record against the SEC as of Tuesday.
The Gamecocks will face Oklahoma on Wednesday in the first round of the SEC Tournament in Nashville. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. The game will also be televised on the SEC Network.
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