South-Carolina
South Carolina Football Newcomers That Need Big Year for the Gamecocks
As the South Carolina Gamecocks look to continue to improve the program under head coach Shane Beamer, we take a look at the newcomers that need to have great seasons.
Going into his fourth season as South Carolina’s head coach, Shane Beamer wants to improve upon his disappointing 2023 5-7 record, he’ll need some help from some new faces to his program. After an offseason that boasted top 20 recruiting classes both from the high school ranks, as well as from the transfer portal, there’s likely to be some immediate production that wasn’t on the roster in 2023. Here’s three new Gamecocks to watch out for in 2024.
Dylan Stewart, EDGE
The most physically gifted and talented player joining the Gamecocks in 2024 is true freshman Dylan Stewart out of Washington, DC. Stewart was ranked as the number 2 EDGE player and number 19 overall player in the 2024 recruiting class. He shows a good blend of speed and strength to go along with massive size at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. According to 247Sports (2024), Stewart is the second-highest-rated EDGE player to commit to South Carolina since Jadeveon Clowney in 2011, and they share almost identical measurables. If Stewart has a good fall camp and can adjust to the pace of SEC football, he could see significant snaps for the Gamecocks and be an immediate producer in this defense.
Raheim Sanders, RB
This one seems almost unfair to use. Running back Raheim Sanders, an incoming senior from Arkansas, was named as a Second Team All-American in 2022. In 13 games during the 2022 campaign, Sanders rushed for over 1400 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also tacked on another 270 yards and two scores receiving out of the backfield. Multiple injuries sidelined him in 2023 for the Razorbacks, but Sanders has remained confident that he will return to his former glory in 2024. If he is fully healthy, Sanders will look to replicate his impressive numbers from 2022.
Offensive Line Unit
While this isn’t a singular player, it’s worth pointing out that Shane Beamer clearly recognized that his offensive line did not play up to standard in 2023. The Gamecocks signed four transfers and two high school recruits in their 2023 signing class. The mix of talented incoming freshmen and experienced incoming transfers should provide a solid boost to an offensive line that ranked 118th in sacks allowed in 2023 with 41. If this unit can build some cohesion and keep first-year starting quarterback LaNoris Sellers upright, South Carolina could easily improve on the offensive side of the ball in 2024.
Full List of Incoming Players to the South Carolina Roster
Freshmen:
● Dylan Stewart
● Josiah Thompson
● Fred Johnson
● Wendell Gregory
● Kam Pringle
● Mazeo Bennett
● Kelvin Hunter
● Dante Reno
● Blake Franks
● Debron Gatling
● David Bucey
● Mason Love
● Michael Smith
● Jerome Simmons
● Jalewis Solomon
● Matthew Fuller
Transfers:
● Vandrevius Jacobs (FSU)
● Dalevon Campbell (Nevada)
● Gilber Edmond (FSU)
● Kamaar Bell (FAU)
● Robby Ashford (Auburn)
● Davis Beville (Oklahoma)
● Torricelli Simpkins III (North Carolina Central)
● Buddy Mack III (PITT)
● Monkey Goodwine (Alabama)
● Aaryn Parks (Oklahoma)
● Bangally Kamara (PITT)
● Gage Larvadain (Miami (OH))
● Demetrius Knight Jr. (Charlotte)
● Ahmari Huggins-Bruce (Louisville)
● Gerald Kilgore (Tennessee Tech)
● Brady Hunt (Ball State)
● Kyle Kennard (Georgia Tech)
● Jawarn Howell (South Carolina State)
● Raheim Sanders (Arkansas)
● DeAndre Jules (PITT)
● Oscar Adaway III (North Texas)
● Jared Brown (Coastal Carolina)
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 May 14, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from May 14 drawing
Midday: 6-6-6, FB: 3
Evening: 4-8-2, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from May 14 drawing
Midday: 6-9-9-3, FB: 3
Evening: 4-2-8-2, FB: 6
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 14 drawing
Midday: 14
Evening: 09
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from May 14 drawing
03-06-13-35-38
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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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.
A primer on absentee and early voting as we await clarity on the Palmetto State’s suddenly shifting congressional districts…
by MARK POWELL
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We’re hearing a lot these days about South Carolina’s partisan primary elections – and with good reason. In addition to the ongoing drama tied to the proposed redrawing of the Palmetto State’s congressional districts, elections for the two most influential statewide offices – governor and attorney general – are also on tap.
For the first time since 2010, neither of those races features an incumbent seeking reelection. Status quo incumbent governor Henry McMaster is term-limited and cannot run again, while attorney general Alan Wilson is stepping down as the state’s top prosecutor to campaign for governor.
Not surprisingly, both races are extremely competitive – with multiple candidates having potential paths to victory.
Although partisan primary elections won’t be held until June 9, 2026, votes are already being cast via absentee ballot. According to the S.C. Election Commission (SCVotes), at last count 9,267 absentee ballots have already been sent for the June 9 primary – with thousands more expected to be mailed out in the coming two weeks.
Of those, 549 ballots have already been completed and returned.
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For those wanting to vote absentee, the clock is ticking. State law says absentee ballots must be returned eleven (11) days before Election Day… which is May 29, 2026. In requesting, completing and returning absentee ballots this year, voters would be wise to consider the congressional district in which they reside – and know it could change in the coming days.
Under pressure from U.S. president Donald Trump, lawmakers are poised to draw new congressional maps within the next week – meaning votes cast based on the current boundaries may not count. That’s one of many logistical (and potentially legal) headaches confronting lawmakers keen on doing Trump’s bidding.
Next up? Early voting…
Starting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and running through Friday, June 5, 2026, early voting centers will be open in all forty-six (46) counties in South Carolina. Ballots can be cast Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. Remember to bring a valid photo identification with you, because when voting in person you will be asked to show one of the following…
- SC Driver’s License
- Includes standard license and REAL ID
- SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card
- Includes standard ID card and REAL ID
- Includes SC Concealed Weapons Permit
- SC Voter Registration Card with Photo
- Federal Military ID
- Includes all Department of Defense Photo IDs and Veterans Affairs Benefits Card
- US Passport
- Includes US Passport ID Card
For a sample ballot, click here. For information on where to vote in your county, click here.
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In some areas, curbside voting will also be available during the early voting window. Voters aged 65 and older or those with physical disabilities are eligible to cast their ballots from the convenience of their cars. Again, check with your local voting office about availability in your area.
Those concerned about lengthy waits and long, wrap-around-the-building lines may not have reason to fret – at least if recent history is any guide. While those horrifically long and agonizing queues are common in presidential primaries and general elections, Palmetto State citizens have had a more relaxed view of fulfilling their civic duty in recent years when it comes to primary elections.
In the last statewide primary in 2022, only 17.05% of registered voters cast their ballots. In 2018, it was 20.43%. Those were those landslides compared to 2014’s primary, when an anemic 15.97% participated.
The high-water mark for primary participation was 2010, when controversy swirling around Nikki Haley’s candidacy drove turnout to a whopping 24.11% – proving yet again that scandal always sells.
But I’ll leave any further discussion of that race (and that scandal) to our founding editor…
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR…
J. Mark Powell is an award-winning former TV journalist, government communications veteran, and a political consultant. He is also an author and an avid Civil War enthusiast. Got a tip or a story idea for Mark? Email him at mark@fitsnews.com.
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