South Carolina Jumps

South Carolina jumps into the 2025 class rankings

The commitment from Agot Makeer gives previously unranked South Carolina the fifth-best recruiting class for the 2025-26 season.

ESPN - 2d

South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad

Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.

CBS News - Feb. 21

South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency

Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.

NBC News - 23h

Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations

Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Fire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and ...

The Guardian - 18h

Wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, thousands evacuate

Dozens of wildfires erupted in North and South Carolina, putting entire communities under siege and forcing thousands to flee. The fires have been fueled by a perfect storm of windy and dry ...

NBC News - 5h

What to know about the wildfires in North and South Carolina

Fire crews in North and South Carolina are working to contain the wildfires that are burning across different parts of the two states. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has a report from ...

CBS News - 1h

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

South Carolina Republican wants to put Trump on new $250 bill

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) says he is preparing legislation to feature President Trump on a new $250 bill. “Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Graving and ...

The Hill - 4d

How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide

A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.

CBS News - 1d

Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

Firefighters were battling multiple wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, authorities said.

ABC News - 18h

Wildfires Break Out in North and South Carolina, Prompting Evacuations

The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.

The New York Times - 1h

Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires

Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.

The Hill - 2h

Women’s college basketball national title odds: UConn emerges as favorite after blowout win at South Carolina

Recording a much-needed signature win a month before the NCAA Tournament, the UConn Huskies (+250) are the new national championship favorite in women’s college basketball after their convincing ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, 67, chooses to be shot dead amid concerns that lethal injections have caused ‘excruciating’ pain. A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad, and if ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Taylor has 23 points and South Carolina State takes down Delaware State 94-88 in OT

Led by Mitchel Taylor's 23 points, the South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the Delaware State Hornets 94-88 in overtime

ABC News - Feb. 22

Oil trail from crash site leads South Carolina deputies to killer's home

When South Carolina authorities found a fatally injured man near his dented BMW in May 2023, they suspected a hit-and-run crash. But an oil trail led them to a different conclusion. "48 Hours" ...

CBS News - 3d

South Carolina man killed by family member's shotgun booby trap, police say

A South Carolina man was shot and killed by a shotgun booby trap allegedly set up by one of his family members, police said on Tuesday.

NBC News - 3d

South Carolina State hosts Norfolk State following Croskey's 20-point game

Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 10-1 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is ...

ABC News - 2d

South Carolina prepares for first firing squad execution, ushering return of rare method

The overhaul of South Carolina’s death chamber was completed three years ago.

NBC News - 1d

South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as raging wildfires prompt mass evacuations

A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov.

NBC News - 22h

Wildfires break out in the Carolinas

A series of wildfires have broken out in both North and South Carolina, prompting evacuation orders and a state of emergency. Dave Malkoff reports.

CBS News - 17h

What's behind the jump in coffee prices

Coffee bean prices have jumped nearly 20% since the beginning of the year after severe drought and flooding over past two years in Brazil and Vietnam have crippled bean production. Kelly O'Grady ...

CBS News - 2d

LNG demand to jump 60% by 2040, Shell forecasts

Faster economic growth in Asia and decarbonisation efforts expected to boost demand

Financial Times - 6d

Workday beats estimates for revenue and profit, stock jumps

Workday exceeded analysts' estimates for the quarter and pointed to stronger demand from artificial intelligence products.

CNBC - 5d

Egg Prices Could Jump Another 41% This Year

USDA is also spending more to battle avian flu, which caused 166 million chickens to be culled to prevent disease spread.

Inc. - 4d

Bitcoin jumps after Trump strategic reserve announcement

The cryptocurrency market surged over the weekend after President Trump announced his plans to create a strategic crypto reserve and hinted at details about the highly anticipated plan. Bitcoin ...

The Hill - 1h

S. Carolina boosts class with No. 4 recruit Makeer

Agot Makeer, the No. 4 women's basketball recruit in the ESPN class of 2025, has committed to South Carolina.

ESPN - 1d

Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations

Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations Saturday.

CBS News - 1d

Wildfires erupt across the Carolinas forcing some to evacuate

A state of emergency was issued Sunday after officials say they responded to more than 175 wildfires across the Carolinas over the weekend. In some cases, residents were forced to evacuate. ...

CBS News - 3h

Evacuations in the Carolinas after multiple wildfires spark

Dozens of wildfires are raging across North and South Carolina, the biggest burning near the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.

CBS News - 3h

Alibaba shares jump 14% after pledge to invest ‘aggressively’ in AI

Chinese tech group says it will spend more on artificial intelligence in next three years than over past decade

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Nvidia revenues jump almost 80% on booming AI chip sales

Chief Jensen Huang says demand remains strong despite worries China’s DeepSeek could stymie growth

Financial Times - 4d

FirstFT: Nvidia revenues beat forecasts and jump nearly 80%

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump threatens EU with tariffs, and 7-Eleven owner’s founding family ditches buyout bid

Financial Times - 4d

Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom

The Silicon Valley company, which dominates the market for chips needed to build A.I. systems, said revenue was up 78 percent from a year earlier.

The New York Times - 4d

European leaders jump to Zelensky's defense after contentious meeting with Trump

European leaders jumped to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s defense after his contentious meeting with President Trump in Washington that started with a warm tone but derailed swiftly. The ...

The Hill - 2d

Cuomo jumps into New York mayor's race, attempting political comeback

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Saturday afternoon that he's entering New York City’s mayoral race, adding a big name to the already busy Democratic primary challenging Mayor Eric ...

The Hill - 1d