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SLED identifies person of interest in South Carolina State shootings
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — South Carolina authorities have identified a person of interest connected to the shootings that killed a woman at South Carolina State earlier this month.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced Monday that it plans to speak with a an unidentified person they say he was on S.C. State’s campus the night of Oct. 4. That night, 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler was killed and another man was seriously injured.
In the days following the shooting, police charged Matthew Daniel McCoy with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person and carrying a weapon on school property.
Anyone with information, including the person of interest pictured below, can contact SLED
by calling 866-472-8477 and/or by emailing tips@sled.sc.gov.
Photos are sourced from S.C. State’s campus security cameras.
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Democratic State Rep. Jermaine Johnson enters race to become South Carolina’s next governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Jermaine Johnson, a Democratic state lawmaker who’s been openly exploring a bid for higher office for months, is officially entering the 2026 race for governor of South Carolina.
Johnson formed an exploratory committee in May, arguing then that the state was at a crossroads and in need of leadership that “listens, leads with integrity, and puts people before politics.”
The state lawmaker is expected to make his campaign official during a Tuesday evening event on the steps of the Statehouse.
In a launch video posted to social media Tuesday morning, Johnson described himself as a “different kind of Democrat,” referencing his defeat of a longtime incumbent in the 2020 Democratic Primary for House District 80.
“Five years ago, when I looked and saw the same politicians get the same results, I knew I had to do something,” he says in the video. “So I took on my own party and I won. Big.”
“Because we got to call out Democrats when they aren’t getting the job done,” he continued. “Same thing for Republicans.”
Since his election, Johnson has become a prominent voice in the state’s Democratic coalition, often drawing on personal experiences to shape his arguments on the House floor.
His life’s story, from growing up homeless and losing his brother to gun violence to becoming a College of Charleston basketball star and eventually rising to political power, was chronicled in a documentary released last November.
The primary for the first open governor’s race in more than a decade will be held next June. Gov. Henry McMaster is unable to run again due to term limits.
Johnson is the second Democrat to throw his hat in the ring behind Charleston attorney Mullins McLeod, who launched his bid over the summer.
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Five candidates are seeking the Republican nomination: Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, State. Sen. Josh Kimbrell, U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Whoever wins the Democratic nomination will be a decided underdog in the general election, as a Republican has won every gubernatorial race in South Carolina since 2002.
This story is developing and may be updated.
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South Carolina’s Underrated Lakeside State Park Has A Coveted Campground Nestled In Pristine Nature – Islands
Tucked away on the western edge of South Carolina is a dazzling, 26,650-acre lake with an untouched shoreline, and is the perfect place to unwind with the sights and sounds of nature. Fed by the Savannah River, the lake was created in 1984 from construction of the Richard P. Russell Dam, and provides some incredible fishing opportunities for catfish, bass, and crappie. The fishing is so incredible that several tournaments are held each year, including a kid’s fishing tournament from the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers.
The lake is home to Calhoun Falls State Park, an underrated lakeside jewel that’s just 40 minutes from Greenwood, a South Carolina city with small-town vibes, Southern charm, and boutique shops. The park has a massive campground with two different camping areas, and a number of campsites offer unparalleled views overlooking the water. There are also several picnic shelters that are perfect for group camping and fishing trips away from the hustle and bustle of city life and everyday stress.
Things to do at Calhoun Falls State Park
Fishing and camping are the two main draws at Calhoun Falls State Park. There are 86 sites for tent camping and RVs, all sites have electric and water, plus laundry machines and a dump station. If you’re bringing a boat, a marina within the park offers 36 slips plus a ramp and a beach area for relaxing. Visitors are welcome to swim in the lake — although there’s no lifeguard on duty. If you want to go fishing but don’t have your own gear, the park has a tackle lending program with rods, reels, and tackle boxes available. Visitors can also play tennis or volleyball, or check out the moderately-difficult wooded hiking trail that traverses over footbridges and offers some fantastic views.
Despite its name, there are no waterfalls at the park — it was named after the town of Calhoun Falls which had a set of shoals. If travelers want to explore the surrounding area by car, the park is located about an hour’s drive from Athens, Georgia, a college town that’s an artsy gem with food, music, and family-friendly activities. If you’re flying in, the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is your best bet, and is about an hour and 30 minutes’ drive from Calhoun Falls State Park. For some down time to unwind after the flight, the charming city of Greenville has a roster of hotels to choose from, and its flower-filled park with a river, waterfalls, and trails is worth a visit.
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Can South Carolina football, LaNorris Sellers outscore Alabama, Ty Simpson? Our prediction
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football has lost four of its last five games and now faces its toughest test yet.
No. 4 Alabama comes to Williams-Brice Stadium on Oct. 25 (3:30 p.m., ABC) riding a six-game win streak. The Crimson Tide (6-1, 4-0 SEC) have taken down four consecutive ranked opponents. The Gamecocks (3-4, 1-4) need three more wins to become bowl eligible.
The last time these two teams met, LaNorris Sellers threw for 238 yards (74.2%) but a failed two-point conversion gave Alabama the 27-25 win. It was the last loss of the 2024 regular season for coach Shane Beamer, who then saw his team finish on a six-game win streak.
South Carolina vs. Alabama prediction
Oklahoma ran the ball through South Carolina’s defense and stopped the Gamecocks in the red zone, but Beamer’s squad only trailed by seven at halftime.
The Gamecocks can’t afford empty trips or leaky defense against Alabama so it’s not a matter of punching first, but remaining consistent with discipline through four quarters.
Last year South Carolina’s talent kept it in the game but what’s on tape for the Gamecocks so far doesn’t mirror the situation in 2024. If South Carolina capitalizes on any Alabama mistakes, it might be closer than expected.
It’s more likely that Alabama pulls away in the second half.
South Carolina vs. Alabama scouting report
Why South Carolina has an advantage: Only 21 FBS teams have more interceptions than South Carolina, and 10 of those have just one more (Gamecocks have eight). Turnovers have been a staple, and against LSU, two came in the red zone, one a fumble forced on the goal line and the other an interception at the 1-yard line.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has 18 touchdowns to just one interception (tied for second best in nation) but has been sacked 12 times. South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart has 3.5 sacks and Brian Thomas Jr has four.
South Carolina is tied for the third-most defensive touchdowns in the FBS, which doesn’t include its three special teams scores. While the offense is struggling, that’s an advantage the Gamecocks might have to lean into.
Why Alabama has an advantage: The Crimson Tide are performing better in most major categories.
They are averaging 422.7 total yards compared to South Carolina’s 297.7 (last in SEC), more passing yards (297.1 to 191.1) and more rushing yards (125.6 to 106.6) per game. Alabama is averaging 35.1 points and South Carolina is averaging 20.1.
Alabama allows 309.1 yards per game, while South Carolina is allowing 336.6.
Simpson is one of the most prolific passers in the nation. Beamer recruited him to South Carolina but didn’t get him. Beamer texted Simpson’s father while watching Alabama tape a few nights ago, he revealed on the SEC teleconference Oct. 22, saying Simpson’s throws are some of the best he’s seen in a long time.
South Carolina’s secondary has to deal with Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard, who both have over 400 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Williams averages 7.5 yards after the catch.
Bernard averages 14.3 yards per reception and has caught a pass over 25 yards in five games.
South Carolina football injury report vs Alabama
South Carolina
- OL Cason Henry: Out
- OL Jatavius Shivers: Questionable
- OL Nolan Hay: Probable
- DL Monkell Goodwine: Probable
Alabama
- LB Qua Russaw: Out
- LB Jah-Marien Latham: Out
- LB Cayden Jones: Out
- DL Jeremiah Beaman: Out
South Carolina vs. Alabama score prediction
Alabama 31, South Carolina 14
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@gannett.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.social
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