South-Carolina
Dawn Staley on what South Carolina women’s basketball is missing before season opener
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley said one of the biggest issues right now isn’t one she can necessarily fix in time for the season opener.
“Toughness and just playing faster, more often,” Staley said Monday after the Gamecocks defeated Division II Clayton State 126-42 in an exhibition game at Colonial Life Arena. “I think what we are lacking is getting out there in front of a crowd, playing someone other than our (practice players), we just need more experience and we probably won’t get that until next week this time, and hopefully we’ll have enough in the tank to win a basketball game at a neutral site.”
The season opener is Nov. 4 against Michigan in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena. The defending national champions won both exhibition games.
In general, South Carolina is adjusting to life without 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso, who led the Gamecocks with 14.4 points per game last season and was a first-round WNBA draft pick.
“Each team is trying to find their identity is and for us we are trying to figure it out without having a dominant big,” Staley said. “It looks a little different, feels a little different but collectively I like what we are bringing to the table, I like the fact that every single one of our (post players) is different than the other … I told them we are a united team … most nights you’re going to see it like … even minutes, even stat lines so it’s pretty cool, I hope we can hold onto that.”
The Gamecocks had six players score in double figures. Off the bench, sophomore guard MiLaysia Fulwiley led the way with 24 points, and freshman forward Joyce Edwards had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Senior forward Sania Feagin had eight points and nine rebounds.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@gannett.com and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
(WPDE) — June 9 marked International Batten Disease Awareness Day, shining a light on a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder.
It primarily affects children and causes harmful waste material to build up inside the cells of the brain and nervous system.
One South Carolina family used the day to raise awareness as their 2-year-old son, Sam Stockton, lives with CLN2 Batten disease.
Sam was diagnosed at 16 weeks old, and his family says they travel every other week for enzyme-replacement therapy while also searching for clinical research opportunities.
Through Hope for Sam, the family is working to spread information about Batten disease and support other families facing rare diseases.
“Just the more you know about rare diseases, I never knew that over 300 million people worldwide live with rare diseases. And that means there’s less access to care because people aren’t researching it and not as many people have it. So the more information that’s out there, we feel is the better,” Jordan Stockton said.
There are 13 known types of Batten disease, and there is no cure. Researchers estimate the disease affects about two to four out of every 100,000 births in the United States.
The Stockton family says they have found support through the Batten Disease Support, Research and Advocacy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate the disease while providing resources.
More information and donation details are available at this link.
-
Lifestyle22 minutes agoJames Burrows, director of classic shows ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
-
Technology30 minutes agoNothing cancels this year’s CMF phone due to RAM prices
-
World37 minutes agoTwo-train crash leaves at least 1 dead, 89 injured as emergency crews rush to chaotic scene
-
Politics40 minutes agoDouble endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff
-
Health45 minutes agoMeasles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn
-
Sports52 minutes agoWorld Cup Red Cards: 2026 Has More Red Cards Than Each Of Last 2 World Cups
-
Technology55 minutes agoChina’s brain chip breakthrough raises big questions
-
Business1 hour agoRanch lovers can soon travel with a TSA-friendly kit of the popular American dressing
