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Will South Carolina work through injuries, beat Lady Vols? Our prediction

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4 months ago

February 7, 2026

Will South Carolina work through injuries, beat Lady Vols? Our prediction

COLUMBIA — After a brief pause in ranked play, South Carolina women’s basketball hosts a top-20 SEC matchup.

The No. 3 Gamecocks (23-2, 9-1 SEC) beat Mississippi State 88-45 on Feb. 5 and now host No. 17 Tennessee on Feb. 8 (3 p.m. ET, ABC).

South Carolina hasn’t had a ranked game since it beat then No. 4 Vanderbilt 103-74 on Jan. 25.

The Lady Vols (15-5, 7-1 SEC) are coming into the game off a overtime win over Georgia and coach Kim Caldwell is 0-1 against Dawn Staley since taking over the program.

Here’s what you need to know about the matchup.

South Carolina vs Tennessee injury report for Dawn Staley

It’s unclear whether three South Carolina starting guards – Tessa Johnson, Ta’Niya Latson or Agot Makeer – will play against the Lady Vols.

Latson and Makeer have missed the last two games with lower leg injuries.

Staley held Johnson out of the second half of South Carolina’s win over Mississippi State on Feb. 5, saying, “She’s just a little sore so we opted to keep her out and get her ready for the Tennessee game.”

If Staley had to pick between resting Latson and Makeer for one of the next two games, it wouldn’t be a surprise if she picks Tennessee with LSU on Feb. 14 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC), but that doesn’t mean they aren’t needed.

Latson is not only the second-leading scorer with 15.2 points but is versatile in how she scores. Raven Johnson will need help from veterans like Latson and Tessa Johnson, who won’t get thrown off by the pace of Tennessee’s play.

Makeer is mature on both sides of the basketball and can help the Gamecocks against the Lady Vols’ defensive pressure.

The most official update will come from the SEC injury report, first published at 8:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 7 then updated Feb. 8.

Can South Carolina handle Tennessee’s fast-paced, high-pressure style?

Caldwell’s system subs often, which means she demands high-level speed and effort for a fast-paced game.

South Carolina has struggled at times with getting sped up by opponents, like when it had 21 turnovers vs Florida. Texas pressed most of the game on Jan. 15 and the Gamecocks won 68-65 but had 20 turnovers.

Tennessee is 26th nationally in steals with 11.6 and 22nd in turnovers forced per game at 21.37.

Raven Johnson had no turnovers last year when she played Tennessee but had veteran guards around her. It will be a big game for freshman Ayla McDowell and sophomore Maddy McDaniel, especially if Latson doesn’t play.

Where South Carolina can capitalize on Tennessee’s weaknesses

In their 77-62 loss to Mississippi State, the Lady Vols were outrebounded 50-31. South Carolina can take control if it keeps them off the boards.

They also average 15.4 turnovers a game (ranks 116th) and South Carolina forces 19 a game.

Caldwell said that in the loss to UConn on Feb. 1, Tennessee took bad shots that turned into points for UConn. South Carolina’s opponents are shooting an average of 33.8% from the field (sixth nationally) so forcing the Lady Vols into rushed or poor shots is key.

Joyce Edwards and Madina Okot will also need to make the most of South Carolina’s size advantage.

South Carolina vs Tennessee prediction

South Carolina 71, Tennessee 60: The Gamecocks are led by Okot and Edwards on offense.

Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky‪@bylulukesin.bsky.social‬

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Talent competition takes center stage at Miss South Carolina

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8 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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Talent competition takes center stage at Miss South Carolina

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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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 17, 2026

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19 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 17, 2026

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at June 17, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from June 17 drawing

03-26-49-53-61, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 17 drawing

Midday: 9-1-5, FB: 8

Evening: 9-0-2, FB: 2

Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from June 17 drawing

Midday: 5-3-5-2, FB: 8

Evening: 0-4-1-5, FB: 2

Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 17 drawing

Midday: 09

Evening: 11

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from June 17 drawing

08-11-12-27-40

Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 17 drawing

10-17-44-63-67, Powerball: 24

Check Powerball Double Play 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.

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South Carolina bans ‘laughing gas’ sales to minors under new nitrous oxide law

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1 day ago

June 17, 2026

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South Carolina bans ‘laughing gas’ sales to minors under new nitrous oxide law

COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF) – South Carolina is cracking down on nitrous oxide, banning its sale to minors and setting criminal penalties for violations.

The new law (S. 751), which Gov. Henry McMaster signed on May 18, prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to anyone under 18, and retailers must require identification to verify customers’ ages.

Retailers are also prohibited from selling flavored nitrous oxide products or marketing nitrous oxide for recreational use. Tobacco retailers are banned from selling nitrous oxide products entirely.

The law aims to prevent the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide.

Nitrous oxide is a colorless gas with several legitimate uses, such as medical applications as laughing gas, pressurizing whipped cream canisters, and boosting automotive engine performance, all of which remain legal under the new law.

However, when used recreationally, it can cause a brief euphoric and dissociative effect and is sometimes abused through small cartridges originally designed for whipped cream dispensers.

Prolonged or heavy use can cause oxygen deprivation, nerve damage (B12 depletion) and, in extreme cases, death.

Since McMaster signed the bill, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has begun implementing inspections and enforcement actions.

Penalties for violations

Illegal possession or distribution of nitrous oxide is now a misdemeanor.

First offense: A fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to six months
Second offense: A fine up to $5,000 and/or up to one year in prison
Subsequent offenses: A fine up to $10,000 and/or three years in prison

Businesses violating the law may also face administrative penalties, including suspension or revocation of licenses or permits.

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