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In Memorium: Duncan Alford
Duncan Alford, Affiliate Dean for the Regulation Library and Professor of Regulation, handed away
on Feb. 18.
Previous to becoming a member of the regulation college in 2007, he served as head of reference and adjunct
professor on the Georgetown College Regulation Library, regulation librarian at Princeton College,
and reference librarian on the Columbia College Regulation Library.
He was admitted to observe regulation in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia and
at varied instances practiced company regulation, banking regulation, and industrial actual property
regulation. Alford additionally served as consulting director of the Peking College College of
Transnational Regulation Library, which gives a United States-style juris doctorate and
a juris grasp in Chinese language regulation. Earlier than attending regulation college, Duncan was a enterprise
analyst with McKinsey & Firm, Inc., in Atlanta.
The next remembrances have been written by Duncan’s regulation college colleagues, who miss
him vastly.
Duncan was a person of wealthy mind and spirituality. He was a consummate skilled
whose recommendation I commonly sought and whose supply I trusted to be balanced with sensible
knowledge and dapper humor. I’m proud to name him a colleague. I’m extra proud to name
him a buddy.
—Jan Baker, Affiliate Dean for Range, Fairness, and Inclusion
Duncan was probably the most diligent individuals with whom I’ve ever labored. He by no means
over- or under-promised. He knew what he may obtain and he did it. However I most appreciated
his honesty. He by no means simply tried to win an argument. He tried to search out one of the best decision
for everybody and prevented considering his place was the one strategy to get there. He was
actually an institutional pillar that we’ll by no means substitute.
—Derek Black, Professor of Regulation
Duncan was an clever, exact individual with a pointy wit, and sharper mind.
He was, above all, a gentleman.
—Regenia Dowling, Administrative Coordinator/Enterprise Supervisor
Duncan was all the time phenomenally skilled and hardworking – an excellent colleague. He
cared an excellent deal concerning the regulation college and the Coleman Karesh Library, however, even
extra, he cared about everybody who labored for him and with him.
—Lisa Eichhorn, Director of Authorized Writing and Professor of Regulation
Duncan was a revered chief in our regulation college. He was good and type. He elevated
all who labored with him, and he impressed our college students to be one of the best they are often.
We deeply miss him, however his contributions to our college and college will endure for
years to return.
—William Hubbard, Dean and Professor of Regulation
I’ve a vivid reminiscence of Duncan dancing on the street throughout a drive-by to have a good time
a colleague. Due to Covid, we couldn’t collect, however I watched with delight as
Duncan danced with pleasure to precise his happiness for her accomplishments. This reminiscence
of Duncan has all the time made me smile; it captures him in an unguarded second, rejoicing
with associates. Right now, this reminiscence brings me consolation.
—Susan Kuo, Affiliate Dean for Tutorial Affairs
I’ll miss Duncan’s humorousness and whimsy. He was a severe scholar and a gifted
administrator, however he had a lighthearted aspect. He got here to work final Halloween dressed
as Mario. He introduced his Grogu toy to work and took footage with it. He wore seasonal
ties and suspenders on holidays. He often introduced devices to work and entertained
us with them, just like the drone he flew across the courtyard or the little remote-controlled
robotic that adopted him round like a canine. I took these issues as a right till now.
—Rebekah Maxwell, Affiliate Director for Library Operations
Duncan was a effective administrator, employed glorious individuals, and had imaginative and prescient for the place
we wish to go. He was good with individuals, simple to work with, and all the time centered on bettering
service. He might be missed and a troublesome act to comply with.
—John Montgomery, Dean Emeritus
I’ll all the time bear in mind Duncan as a terrific colleague, in addition to for his professionalism,
his dedication to the College of Regulation, his dedication to his college students and to the authorized
group. I all the time loved the initiatives we labored on collectively, particularly the transfer
from the outdated constructing to the brand new constructing. Lastly, Duncan had a terrific, sly sense
of humor which frequently introduced a joyful second to conferences. He might be sorely missed.
—Gary Moore, Assistant Dean for Tutorial Expertise
Duncan set an instance of work-life stability. He inspired the librarians to fulfill excessive
requirements in our work, and to take enjoyable and restorative break day, as he did, usually
bringing again treats to share from his travels. In moments of playfulness, and to
present content material for the regulation library’s social media, he even introduced his drone and
Star Wars associated toys to work. He is not going to be forgotten.
—Eve Ross, Reference Librarian
Duncan made an affect in every little thing he did. At the same time as he managed an immense administrative
load in main the Regulation College Library, he continued to conduct analysis domestically
in addition to in Nigeria and in China that can have lasting results for many years to return.
I’m honored for him to have been my colleague for greater than a decade however much more
lucky to have had Duncan as a buddy for simply as lengthy.
—Joel Samuels, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Duncan would commonly attain out to personally share articles and stories and hyperlinks
and assets that have been completely tailor-made to my areas of analysis. It was clear that
he cared about individuals, data, and connections between the 2. He additionally cared about
our regulation college and its future. Certainly, the planning paperwork he ready for our
college and for our library have been so thorough that I used to be relieved to lastly catch a
small typo in a single and thereby present I had learn it!
—Bryant Walker Smith, Affiliate Professor of Regulation
Duncan made everybody round him higher off. He put the individual first and coverage second.
I’ll always remember disagreeing with him on some seemingly unimportant matter in a gathering.
Afterward, I requested him privately if my disagreement had been offensive. He appeared
straight at me, smiled, and began to snigger: it could take way more than a coverage
disagreement to upset him, he assured me. Duncan was all the time supportive, skilled,
and type. I all the time felt welcomed and appreciated by him.
—Ned Snow, Affiliate Dean for School Growth and Scholarship
Duncan was top-of-the-line – administrators, bosses, mentors, associates, and human beings.
I’ll ceaselessly be glad about his knowledge, kindness, persistence, recommendation, flexibility,
humor, tenacity, and dedication to these and for that he held expensive. He gave me help
and encouragement to develop professionally and taught me so very a lot. He’s and can
be vastly missed.
—Candle Wester, Interim Affiliate Dean for the Regulation Library
Duncan’s hand within the design and building of the brand new regulation college was as necessary
as anybody’s. His consideration to future wants and to design element was invaluable. Duncan
was happy with that accomplishment, however he by no means didn’t put first the individuals within the
constructing. Duncan held everybody to excessive requirements. However what I bear in mind finest is that,
when a difficulty arose with a member of his employees or with a school colleague, Duncan
by no means misplaced religion in that individual. As an alternative of giving up, he labored tougher with these
whose efficiency gave him concern. As a rule, his efforts succeeded.
—Rob Wilcox, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Regulation
Every time I crossed paths with Duncan, he all the time discovered a strategy to establish our mutual
pursuits and begin up an excellent dialog. I loved our chats about matters from
Charlotte to Shenzhen on my walks to the car parking zone with Duncan.
—Emily Winston, Assistant Professor of Regulation
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Former South Carolina wide receiver finds transfer portal landing spot
On Sunday, former South Carolina wide receiver Tyshawn Russell signed with the Syracuse Orange. On3’s Pete Nakos reported the news.
Russell entered the transfer portal earlier this month after not factoring into the receiver room with the Gamecocks this year. He played a decent amount in 2023 before dropping in the pecking order ahead of the 2024 campaign. Russell will join a Syracuse team that finished 9-3 this fall.
During his time with the Gamecocks, Russell logged five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. His one score came on a 50-yard bomb from LaNorris Sellers in 2023. However, he flashed more promise than those numbers might indicate. Thanks to a redshirt this season, he will have three more years of eligibility remaining.
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Russell was not the only receiver to leave Columbia via the transfer portal this offseason. Fellow second-year players CJ Adams and Elijah Caldwell also hit the portal. Neither Adams nor Caldwell have committed to new programs yet. True freshman Debron Gatling also entered the transfer portal, but he has since committed to Georgia Tech.
South Carolina has been in on several wide receiver targets in the transfer portal, though, they have already filled those vacated scholarship spots with true freshmen Malik Clark, Jordon Gidron, Brian Rowe, Jayden Sellers, and Lex Cyrus. The Gamecocks have five wideouts signed in the class of 2025 and could have a sixth coming soon if Donovan Murph picks USC during the Under Armour All-American Game in January.
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Gamecocks Motivated About Citrus Bowl Opportunity
As South Carolina prepares for its Citrus Bowl matchup against Illinois, the message from players is clear: this team isn’t just happy to be in Orlando.
The No. 15 Gamecocks (9-3) have their sights set on a historic tenth win, which would mark only the eighth time in program history the team has reached double-digit victories. Despite the disappointment of missing the expanded College Football Playoff, players emphasized their focus has shifted entirely to ending the season on a high note against the Fighting Illini (9-3).
“It’s just another chance to play with my teammates. All of them are like my brothers, even the coaching staff,” said defensive lineman Boogie Huntley, who confirmed earlier this week that he will play in the bowl game. “It’s just another opportunity to go out and have fun, show the nation and the world who South Carolina is.”
The Gamecocks enter the December 31 matchup at Camping World Stadium riding high after their victory over rival Clemson, a game that produced several players’ favorite moments of the season. Linebacker Debo Williams cited quarterback LaNorris Sellers’ game-winning touchdown run against the Tigers as his top memory, while Demetrius Knight Jr. still possesses the ball from his crucial interception to seal the rivalry win.
Sellers, whose heroics in the Clemson game have made him something of a campus celebrity, has maintained his focus despite the increased attention. “I trust him,” Sellers said of his relationship with coach Mike Shula, who was officially confirmed as the team’s new offensive coordinator earlier this week. “He’s coached a lot of guys and has a history with a lot of guys in the NFL. It’s about him trusting me and us continuing to have a great relationship from here on out.”
The defense, which has been a strength all season, appears motivated to finish strong. Safety Nick Emmanwori emphasized the team’s desire to approach this game differently than other teams who missed the playoff. “We want to come with a different mental approach,” Emmanwori said, noting the team is using the playoff snub as motivation.
For seniors like Tonka Hemingway, who recently won the Ray Tanner award, the bowl game represents one final opportunity to represent the school. “I’m really excited to put on the Garnet and black one more time and just leave it all out there,” Hemingway said.
South Carolina enters the game as an 9.5-point favorite against an Illinois team led by former Ole Miss quarterback Luke Altmyer, who has thrown for over 2,500 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on ABC, as the Gamecocks seek to close out what has already been a memorable season with one more victory.
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One dead in Orangeburg Co. Saturday night crash
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died in an Orangeburg County crash from Saturday night.
Sgt. Tyler Tidwell says this accident happened at approximately 7:05 p.m. on Redmond Mill Road near Magenta Drive. This is about four miles east of the Town of North.
Tidwell says a Hyundai sedan was traveling west on Redmond Mill Road when they went off to the road to the left and struck a tree. They were the only person in the car and the only vehicle involved.
The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has not yet identified the victim.
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