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100K more SC households get broadband in a year

COLUMBIA – Gov. Henry McMaster and Congressman James E. Clyburn were joined by officials from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff’s …

SC STATE FOOTBALL: Pough says FAMU 'as good as advertised'

After Thursday’s 50-10 loss to South Carolina, SC State head coach Buddy Pough said his team was back at square one following its first four games.

An 'agent of change': 76ers' Doc Rivers merges Black history lessons into camp

CHARLESTON — Doc Rivers is at ease using his platform as an NBA coach to fight bigotry and racial injustice, campaign for politicians he belie…

Pastor Bart Barber: Amid crisis, rural roots anchor Southern Baptists' president

FARMERSVILLE, Texas — On the first Saturday of fall, a sweating Bart Barber trekked across a weedy pasture in search of Bully Graham, the woul…

Report: Gunmen stole car, cash, phone in Bowman

Orangeburg County

CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Uiagalelei answers doubters, leads No. 5 Clemson

CLEMSON — DJ Uiagalelei looked so confident and smooth that crisp fall afternoon in 2020 in his first college start against Boston College.

CAROLINA FOOTBALL: Beamer, Gamecocks back on the road against UK

The last time South Carolina played at Kentucky, Shane Beamer was at his home on the phone with South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner.

SC STATE FOOTBALL: Bulldogs slip one spot in coaches poll

South Carolina State dropped one spot to seventh in the latest BOXTOROW HBCU Coaches Poll released Monday afternoon.

Judge breaks Maris' AL record

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season Tuesday night, breaking Roger Maris' American League record and settin…

Braves clinch 5th straight NL East title with win over Marlins

MIAMI — William Contreras hit the go-ahead run in the fifth, and the Atlanta Braves clinched their fifth consecutive NL East title Tuesday nig…

COMMENTARY: Fed's stock market mistake

Judging by its words and deeds, the Federal Reserve wants to see a weaker stock market as part of its effort to regain control over inflation.…

COMMENTARY: Biden's call: ‘Where’s Jackie?’

When President Joe Biden appeared to be looking for deceased Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski to appear at a recent press event, it raised questio…

EDITORIAL: Correspondents, carriers vital to newspaper

During this National Newspaper Week, we celebrate the industry that brings you local news around the clock. You know about reporters and edito…

Everything you need to know about the SC State Fair

COLUMBIA — The 153rd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 12-23, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foo…

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Bruinettes hand Gilbert first region loss; playoff now likely

Orangeburg-Wilkinson’s varsity volleyball team avenged its only region loss with a 3-0 (26-24, 25-13, 25-20) sweep of Gilbert Tuesday in Orangeburg.

DHEC offers tips after Ian

Following Hurricane Ian’s landfall in South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control is working with state and local partn…

T&D EDITORIAL: If you plan to vote, Friday could be crucial

If you plan to vote in the November general election and are not registered, the clock is ticking.

EDITORIAL: Answers due in bomb threats against HBCUs

They began in earnest in January 2022, with eight historically Black colleges or universities in the U.S. receiving bomb threats. On Jan. 31, …

COMMENTARY: In praise of old folk

In celebration of my beloved mother Margaret who just celebrated her 86th birthday on Sept. 30, this scribbler pauses to celebrate all of thos…

COMMENTARY: Easier to make promises

The 2022 midterm elections are generating a lot of claims and counterclaims about what the "other side" will do with majorities in both chambe…

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College preps for SACS review

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is preparing to fulfill the requirements for having its accreditation reaffirmed by the Southern Associat…

A fashion show like no other

Did you know that one in eight women have a chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer?

CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Tigers visit Eagles for Red Bandanna Game

BOSTON — Boston College coach Jeff Hafley has had to wait — longer than usual — for a game like this.

Phenom Yachts to invest $12M, create 149 jobs in Dorchester County

COLUMBIA – Phenom Yachts, LLC (Phenom Yachts), a subsidiary of family-owned and South Carolina-based Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., today…

CAROLINA FOOTBALL: Wildcats aim for rebound against Gamecocks

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops is sticking with the game plan and the quarterback who runs it.

EDITORIAL: Manufacturing plays vital role locally, statewide

In recognition of the impact and importance South Carolina’s manufacturing has throughout the state, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster issued a proclam…

Christmas parade applications available; Orangeburg County parade on Dec. 4

The application deadline to have a float in the Orangeburg County Christmas Parade is Monday, Nov. 21.

Panthers fire Matt Rhule after 1-4 start

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers fired coach Matt Rhule on Monday, ending the former Baylor coach's tenure five games into his third lo…

COMMENTARY: Columnist's nuclear meltdown

Even for a news outlet whose analyses of cutting-edge technologies are often flawed, a recent New York Times article by columnist Farhad Manjo…

EDITORIAL: Respect is a primary trait of character

The Orangeburg County Community of Character is an initiative designed to strengthen residents, families and the community through the promoti…

SC STATE FOOTBALL: Pough, Bulldogs find themselves in familiar position

Like Yogi Berra once said: “It’s déjà vu all over again.”

MLB PLAYOFFS: Judge, Verlander join fray as 8 teams remain

Major League Baseball's first foray into a best-of-three wild-card round provided its share of memorable moments.

Voorhees professor celebrates 30 years as culinary judge

DENMARK — Voorhees University mass communications professor Freddie Davis in 2022 celebrates his 30th anniversary as a judge at the Jack Danie…

SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble opens season Oct. 22

COLUMBIA — The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble, under the direction of Music Director Robert Gardiner, opens the 22/23 season with SPOTLIGHT at 7…

Ian challenges hospitals; storm shows facilities 'what we need to fix'

As rapidly intensifying storms and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities from Texas to the tip of Maine, Hurricane Ian has just demonstrat…

SC STATE FOOTBALL: Bulldogs fall out of Media Poll

After opening the season 1-4, South Carolina State no longer finds itself in the BOXTOROW Media Top 10.

Phillies hold off Braves 7-6 in NLDS

ATLANTA — Nick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies…

COMMENTARY: Revolution of the mind

The recent Pew Research article “Modeling the Future of Religion in America” has given another stark warning.

COMMENTARY: Marijuana 'October surprise'

After decades as one of America's most vicious and uncompromising drug warriors -- and three years of promising to become less vicious and mor…

EDITORIAL: Season for deer crashes has arrived

The death toll and number of accidents on the roads are annually magnified by encounters with South Carlolina's large population of white tail deer.

EDITORIAL: Universities’ homecomings are special

Homecoming is a tradition for people, churches, towns, high schools and colleges. During the pandemic, homecomings of all types were largely p…

COMMENTARY: Get reasonable on abortion

In the wake of last June’s reversal of Roe vs. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States, the South Carolina General Assembly has been de…

United Methodists are breaking up in a slow-motion schism

United Methodists have for generations been a mainstay of the American religious landscape — one of the most geographically widespread of the …

Braves blank Phillies 3-0 to even NLDS

ATLANTA — After swinging through a 95 mph fastball for strike three to end the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber went back to the Philadelphia dug…

Who shines on 'The Voice': Orangeburg singer says church helped him prepare for national stage

Eric Who, like many people from Orangeburg, grew up singing in church. He’s now taken those singing talents onto the national stage.

SC State opens new Bulldogs Team Store on campus

On Saturday during the first home football game of the season, South Carolina State University leaders cut the ribbon for the Bulldog Team Sto…

BOWMAN TOWN COUNCIL: Official focuses on overdose awareness

BOWMAN — Bowman’s October Town Council meeting was opened by Mike Dennis, executive director of the Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug …

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Region races heating up as season winds down

Bethune-Bowman at Bamberg-Ehrhardt

TOUCHDOWN CLUB: Video veteran shows how coaches prepare

University of South Carolina Associate Athletic Director of Video Operations Joe Lisle provided a behind-the-scenes look at how college and pr…

EDITORIAL: 'Tax season' means money back from S.C.

If the calendar were not on October, you could swear this is tax season in South Carolina. A lot of the reason has to do with income tax rebat…

COMMENTARY: 'Progressive’ war on workers

On Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Labor published a "draft rule" which, if adopted, will escalate California's disastrous war on workers and …

8.7% hike to Social Security checks won't cut it, some fear

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In a year when inflation has made Americans' eyes pop when they fill up their gas or walk down aisles at the grocery store, …

Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Hagrid, dies at 72

LONDON — Robbie Coltrane, the baby-faced comedian and character actor whose hundreds of roles included a crime-solving psychologist on the TV …

EDITORIAL: SC earthquake preparedness is important too

Despite the damage from Hurricane Ian, it appears South Carolina is going to be spared the worst of hurricane season in 2022. But there is the…

COMMENTARY: Inflationary attitude check

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats have had a cavalier “trust us, we know what we’re doing” attitude toward the economy for the l…

Lexington man sentenced to prison in boat crash that killed 2

A Lexington man was sentenced to prison in a boat crash that killed two people in August 2020, a case investigated by the South Carolina Depar…

NEESES TOWN COUNCIL: Sale offer accepted on property, building

NEESES — Town Clerk Sonja Gleaton, in an email to The Times and Democrat, stated that after an executive session during the regular Neeses Cou…

S.C. State’s Marching 101 joining Battle of the Bands; event features six HBCUs in Atlanta

South Carolina State University’s Marching 101 will head to Atlanta for the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands.

Missing RMC patient found

A missing Regional Medical Center patient has been found.

Parade celebrates S.C. State; alumna: ‘Once you're a Bulldog, always a Bulldog’

South Carolina State University’s homecoming parade warmed up the crowd for a Saturday full of football and friends.

Calhoun County Council: New burn facility planned

Calhoun County plans to build a new burn facility for firefighter training on Doodle Road.

EDITORIAL: Many people happy to get to 'unhappy' SC

Aristotle said “Happiness depends upon ourselves,” but many other factors impact our happiness in modern times.

COMMENTARY: Cash is out, cards are in

Once at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, I went to check in, and when I reached for my wallet, it wasn’t there. The clerk said that I w…

EDITORIAL: Are we ready to believe just about anything?

We understand why a lot of conservative and even middle-of-the-road parents are freaking out over all the self-identification that’s being emb…

CAROLINA FOOTBALL: Gamecocks prepare for Aggies after bye

It’s back to business for South Carolina after a few days off from the grind of the season.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Shipley, Trotter collect ACC honors

Shipley, Trotter collect ACC honors

North Carolina No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball

North Carolina surprised just about everyone last year when a talented team led by first-year coach Hubert Davis parlayed a No. 8 seed in the …

Aloha! Neeses holds Hawaiian luncheon for senior citizens

NEESES – A big “aloha” was given to 32 senior citizens when they participated in the recent Neeses senior luncheon at the Seniors Recreation a…

Gamecock women unanimous No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25

Dawn Staley and South Carolina picked up right where they left off: No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.

Book signing, All-Star Bowling Lanes tour to be held Oct. 23

Orangeburg’s Center for Creative Partnerships/All-Star Bowling Lanes and the Broughton Street Café & Ice Cream Shop, 1091 Broughton St., a…

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VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Local volleyball teams set to begin state tournament

Orangeburg-Wilkinson volleyball will open the Class 3A state volleyball tournament at home Wednesday, Oct. 19 against Battery Creek.

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Syracuse's Shrader, Clemson's Uiagalelei set for showdown

CLEMSON — Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has yet to meet Syracuse passer Garrett Shrader.

Sanders: HBCUs can be path to NFL

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders says historically Black college football programs can be a path to the NFL for top recruits, but it is diffi…

BMW investing over $1B in S.C. as automaker shifts to EVs

DETROIT — BMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start building electric vehicles and an add…

THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: High school teams look to solidify playoff spots

After nine weeks, it’s truly "crunch time" for high school football in The T&D Region.

Cordova council discusses repairs

CORDOVA – Mayor James Martin announced that once the fence at the town parking lot is put back in place, repairs will be officially done.

T&D REGION SPORTS: TD Club to welcome Coastal head coach

TD Club to welcome Coastal head coach

CJ CUP: McIlroy feeling like a heavyweight who wants his belt back

RIDGELAND — Rory McIlroy has reached the top of the world ranking eight times, and it's still not enough. Even if the feeling is nothing new, …

SEC East's surge threatens No. 1 Georgia's hopes to repeat

ATLANTA — Top-ranked defending national champion Georgia is far from assured of a return trip to the Southeastern Conference championship game.

Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1

SAN DIEGO — Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron No…

‘This land is our land’: South Carolina’s parks offer ‘a little bit of everything’

From the mountains to the beach, and from the lakes to the rivers, South Carolina State Parks have it all.

COMMENTARY: Face of American democracy

For just a minority group in America, there is a delusion from reality. Even the late Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric …

EDITORIAL: Candidates matter less than party

Politics in the United States are different in the 21st century. As the calendar turned to the year 2000, the groundwork for a major divide be…

EDITORIAL: Knowing 'don'ts' important part of recycling

The extent of recycling success depends upon individual commitment and access/availability in your location. The South Carolina Department of …

SEC FOOTBALL: East suddenly becomes SEC force

ATLANTA — Top-ranked defending national champion Georgia is far from assured of a return trip to the Southeastern Conference championship game.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Local teams fighting for playoff position

Allendale-Fairfax at Bamberg-Erhardt

TOUCHDOWN CLUB: Coastal coach shares what he's learned on the sidelines

Coastal Carolina head football coach Jamey Chadwell is currently one of the most successful head coaches in college football.

CJ CUP: McIlroy and Tom Kim put on a show, both 1 off lead

RIDGELAND — Tom Kim felt as much a spectator as a player Thursday in the CJ Cup, amazed at how Rory McIlroy produces so much power with so lit…

CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Clemson, Syracuse to battle for ACC Atlantic

CLEMSON — There is always time to make history for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney.

EDITORIAL: Keep yourself and loved ones safe from scams

All around the signs of the approaching holiday season are with us. People are anxious to help others during the holiday season. They are equa…

COMMENTARY: Scariest: Halloween or election?

Many Americans will spend October stoking fear and building tension, with no shortage of blood-curdling screams. Then there’s Halloween.

Curry receives genealogy book award

Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr., a founder of Renaissance Publications LLC and graduate of South Carolina State University, received the 2022 Internat…

EDITORIAL: Guardians ad litem can make big difference

It’s not uncommon in many situations to hear people ask: “How can I help?”

WORLD SERIES: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber breaking the Bank in Philly. Yordan Alvarez launching moonshots in H-Town.

Over half of $190M in borrowing would go to new O-W High; plan before voters Nov. 8

The Orangeburg County School District will ask voters in the Nov. 8 general election to approve a $190 million school construction and upgrade plan.

CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Similarities to 2018 abound for No. 5 Tigers

CLEMSON — The similarities to 2018 abound for No. 5 Clemson in its latest victory — and perhaps can lead the Tigers to the same championship chase.

UPDATED: Bosch expanding in Dorchester with 350 jobs; Allendale industry expanding

COLUMBIA – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services announced the launch of electric motor production at its operation in D…

SCHS announces fall tour of Downtown Charleston

CHARLESTON – The South Carolina Historical Society (SCHS) has announce its 2022 Fall Tour, this year showcasing a variety of architecturally a…

CAROLINA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Boston, Clark headline AP women's hoops All-America team

Aliyah Boston of South Carolina and Caitlin Clark of Iowa were unanimous picks for The Associated Press preseason women’s basketball All-Ameri…

SC STATE FOOTBALL: SC State football sweeps MEAC weekly awards

South Carolina State swept the weekly football awards presented by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference after its 26-24 victory over North Caro…

T&D REGION SPORTS: Calhoun game moved to Thursday; O-W and Branchville get volleyball wins

VARSITY FOOTBALL

EDITORIAL: Georgia voting will remain in spotlight

Democrats claim Republican leaders in red states have systematically made it harder for people to vote, particularly Blacks and other minoriti…

THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: Region teams still have plenty to play for

After 11 weeks, the 2022 high school football season is headed to its crescendo.

SC Ports maintains fluidity during record September

CHARLESTON — South Carolina Ports maintained fluidity for vessels calling the East Coast while handling a record number of containers in September.

Dispose of old drugs during Take Back Day

COLUMBIA — With an alarming increase in drug-overdose deaths nationally and in South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Health and Env…

Bamberg Dixie Youth-All Star team honored

BAMBERG – Dr. Jonathan Goodman honored the members of the Bamberg Dixie Youth All-Star baseball team during a September ceremony for their ath…

COMMENTARY: Truth, not lemon lies

In the aftermath of another turbulent election season, maybe it’s time for politicians, regulatory agencies and the media to return to somethi…

WOMEN"S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: No. 1 South Carolina eases past No. 17 Maryland 81-56

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 13 rebounds and Zia Cooke added 18 points to lift No. 1 South Carolina to an 81-56 vi…

Parade stops print; T&D brings you best of the magazine

Parade magazine, which has been inserted into newspapers across the nation for decades, recently announced it will discontinue its print publi…

UPDATED/CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Tigers top Miami 40-10 for 40th straight at home

CLEMSON — DJ Uiagalelei understood entering the season there'd be plenty of doubters ready to count out Clemson getting back on top in the Atl…

COLLEGE BASKETBALL:Tyson, Hemenway lead Clemson over Loyola Maryland 72-41

Clemson 72, Loyola Maryland 41

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Carolina women down Cal Poly

South Carolina (W) 79, Cal Poly 36

SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL: Loggains intrigued by USC's culture

After having his contract approved Tuesday, Dowell Loggains was introduced Wednesday as the new offensive coordinator at South Carolina.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Mohawks, Gators to host MLK Showcase

Local basketball teams will take the court Saturday to help honor the history and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by taking part in the first…

T&D REGION SPORTS: MLK Showcase Scores from Bethune-Bowman High School

VARSITY BASKETBALL

T&D REGION SPORTS: Branchville downs B-E

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Army Corps speaker kicks off SCSU series

The deputy district engineer for programs and project management, Lisa Metheney, will kick start the College of Business and Information Scien…

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