South-Carolina
Gamecocks Defeat Clayton State in Final Preseason Tuneup, 126-42
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina women’s basketball team picked up right where they left off, defeating Clayton State 126-42 in an exhibition on Monday night at Colonial Life Arena. The defending National Champions were led by MiLaysia Fulwiley who netted 24 points, provided three assists, and added seven steals. She led a team performance that saw every player see the court and score at least six points.
The first quarter saw the Gamecocks outscore Clayton State 28-9. Freshman Joyce Edwards continued to establish herself into the team early as she posted nine points on 100% shooting with a free throw, and grabbing two rebounds.
Tessa Johnson led the way in the second quarter scoring 11 points, while dishing out two assists, as the Gamecocks posted another 34 points in the period. South Carolina entered the locker room with a lead of 62-21 while shooting 53.3% from the field (24-for-45), and 31.6% from behind the arc (6-for-19).
The South Carolina defense shined in the third quarter, only allowing 11 points while earning five steals, and four blocks. Edwards and Fulwiley both grabbed a steal and two blocks in the quarter. The Gamecocks were able to score 32 points on 52.2% shooting.
Fulwiley exploded for 15 points in the final period, bringing her game total to 24, leading the Gamecocks to a comfortable win. She was followed by four other Gamecocks, Joyce Edwards, Tessa Johnson, Adhel Tac, and Te-Hina Paopao, who were all able to net double digits in the game. Edwards led the team in rebounds (11) and assists (6). Her 20 points and 11 rebounds marked her second double-double in as many games.
A dominant South Carolina performance saw them finish the night shooting 54.5% (48-for-88) from the field, and 73.1% (19-for-26) from behind the line. South Carolina outrebounded Clayton State 60-31.
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South Carolina will meet the Michigan Wolverines in Las Vegas on Monday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 PM to kick off the start of their regular season as a part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series.
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.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Contestants in the 2026 Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen competitions will showcase their talents on Thursday at the Township Auditorium.
Miss South Carolina’s Teen’s Got Talent is set to begin at 5 p.m., followed by Miss South Carolina’s Got Talent at 7 p.m.
READ MORE | Miss South Carolina kicks off with preliminary rounds
The talent competitions are part of the weeklong Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization competition, which brings delegates from across the state to Columbia to compete for scholarships and the opportunity to represent South Carolina on the national stage.
READ MORE | Miss South Carolina’s Teen preliminary round begins
Contestants competed in fitness, evening wear, and onstage question preliminaries on Wednesday, while Miss South Carolina’s Teen contestants completed their preliminary competition on Tuesday.
Preliminary winners include:
Preliminary Fitness Award winners:
- Jenna Huggins, Miss Clemson
- Lindsay Jones, Miss Charleston
- Reagan McMahon, Miss Chapin
Preliminary Evening Gown Award winners:
- Mary Kimball Osborn, Miss Palmetto
- Chelby Drafts, Miss Golden Corner
- Reagan McMahon, Miss Chapin
Teen Preliminary Fitness Award winners:
- Alissa Claire Rhodes, Miss Fox Creek High School’s Teen
- Kamryn Mathis, Miss Greer High School’s Teen
- Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen
Teen Preliminary Evening Gown Award winners:
- Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen
- Cleo Floyd-Johnstone, Miss Ballentine’s Teen
- Kursten Long, Miss Newberry’s Teen
The Miss South Carolina’s Teen finals are set for Friday night, while the Miss South Carolina finals will take place Saturday.
Watch the 2026 Miss South Carolina Competition LIVE at 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 20. Tune in on WACH FOX 57 in Columbia, ABC 4 in Charleston, ABC 15 in Myrtle Beach/Florence, and My40 in the Upstate.
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