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Aggregated South Carolina News Articles

• Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at the South Carolina State House in Columbia
  
  Rev. Jesse Jackson will lie in state at the South Carolina State House, Monday, March 2. A public memorial service will follow.
  Darcel Rockett.  Chicago Tribune.  Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:29:01 +0000.
• Ancient fault in South Carolina awakens with rare earthquake
  
  The epicenter sits on ancient faults that run through the southeastern US, remnants of tectonic activity from hundreds of millions of years ago.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:20:03 GMT.
• First lady invites guests to State of the Union
  
  A South Carolina woman and a girl from Texas will join First Lady Melania Trump in the First Lady's Box for the 2026 State of the Union.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:18:00 GMT.
• Secret tapes sink shooter's defense in Scott Spivey road rage killing
  
  South Carolina judge denies Stand Your Ground immunity for Charles Boyd in 2023 shooting death, citing credibility issues and inconsistent testimony.
  Fox News.  Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:09:03 -0500.
• Soldier goes on the run with teen after his wife's murder. Is she in danger?
  
  After Cati Blauvelt, 22, was murdered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, her husband, former U.S. Army recruiter John Blauvelt, fled with his 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Thompson. U.S. ...
  CBS News.  Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:29:44 -0500.
• Jacob Bridgeman has six-shot lead heading into final round at Genesis Invitational
  
  The 26-year-old from South Carolina carded his second consecutive round of 64 and has a comfortable lead over Rory McIlroy after three rounds at Riviera Country Club.
  Steve Galluzzo.  Los Angeles Times.  Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:13:15 GMT.
• Gov Wes Moore stands by account of grandfather's interaction with KKK amid scrutiny: 'Hurtful and offensive'
  
  Maryland Gov. Wes Moore defends family KKK story after Washington Free Beacon report questions details about grandfather fleeing South Carolina threats.
  Fox News.  Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:07 -0500.
• Al Sharpton, Bernice King and Trump Among Tributes to Jesse Jackson
  
  In states including South Carolina, where Mr. Jackson was born, and Illinois, officials also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.
  Isabella Kwai.  New York Times.  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:23:29 +0000.
• The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, has died at 84
  
  The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who grew up in Jim Crow South Carolina and went on to become a civil rights icon and the first Black male candidate for president of the United States, died Tuesday. He was 84.
  James Varney.  Washington Times.  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:53:09 -0500.
• Dawn Staley Earns 500 Win and Top Spot In SEC With Win Over Rival LSU
  
  Dawn Staley earns her 500th career win at South Carolina in their road test against SEC rival LSU, 79-72. The Gamecocks were led by senior guards Tessa and Raven Johnson.
  By Allison Smith, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:18:49 -0500.
• UConn, UCLA top projected women's top 16 seeds
  
  UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Vanderbilt are the projected No. 1 seeds in the women's NCAA tournament, it was announced Saturday.
  Michael Voepel.  ESPN.  Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:55:56 EST.
• 2 Dead, One Wounded in Shooting at South Carolina State University
  
  The violence on Thursday night took place in a residence hall near the site of two other shootings in October.
  Chris Hippensteel.  New York Times.  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:23:38 +0000.
• Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
  
  Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
  CBS News.  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:07:08 -0500.
• UConn's Strong, Fudd headline women's Wooden Award top 20
  
  UConn, LSU, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas each put multiple players on the top 20 short list.
  Kendra Andrews.  ESPN.  Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:46:46 EST.

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