J.D. Vance Selected as Trump’s VP
On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump announced that he had picked the junior senator from Ohio, J.D. Vance, to be his running mate.
Marley Bassett
I am a student journalist who is currently a senior at the University of South Carolina. I work as one of the news editors for The Daily Gamecock, reporter for The Arena, freelance reporter for the Lexington County Chronicle and intern for Watershed Consulting Group.
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BREAKING: Donald Trump Shot At During Campaign Rally
At a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, former president Donald Trump was apparently shot at while giving a campaign speech.
Former Lexington County GOP Chair Charged With Embezzlement
The former chairman of the Lexington County Republican Party has been charged with two counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent.
Opinion: Gen Z's Take on Biden
It has now been two weeks since the presidential debate. While both candidates were appallingly bad, I will focus on the incumbent.
USC board of trustees approves budget for 2025 fiscal year
The University of South Carolina board of trustees voted to approve the university's budget for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year at its meeting on June 19. The fiscal year for all state institutions began on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2025.
McMaster Vetoes 21 Budget Items
Out of the entire $14 billion for the state budget for the 2025 fiscal year, Governor Henry McMaster vetoed 21 budget items for a total of $2.3 million.
Ellen Weaver’s Culture Wars Rage On
Nearly two years into Ellen Weaver’s tenure as South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education, many of her accomplishments including advocating for teacher pay raises and expanding early literacy programs have been overshadowed by her problematic involvement in several cultural issues parroted by the far-right.
All Good Books provides community space for businesses, bookreaders alike
Located near the center of Five Points sits one of the newest additions to Columbia’s local book scene, All Good Books. The bookstore aims to provide a unique gathering space for friends, clubs and companies in Columbia.
The Dark Side of Republican State Representative Matt Leber
Republican nominee for South Carolina’s State Senate District 41 Matt Leber’s website reads: “Rep. Leber is a decorated combat veteran, husband, father, patriot, and limited government constitutional conservative who is dedicated to promoting South Carolina values and helping ordinary Americans thrive.” It should also add that he’s been accused of domestic violence, arrested for assault and stalking, and had his firearms seized by law enforcement.
New Book Ban Regulation in Effect for SC K-12 Schools
With the close of the legislative session on June 26, lawmakers failed to cast a vote on Regulation 43-170, which was proposed by State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and the South Carolina Department of Education.
The Catch-Up: Former Lexington County deputy arrested for domestic violence
A former Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been arrested on five counts of domestic violence, according to the State Law Enforcement Division.
With No More Republican Women in the State Senate, is a Total Abortion Ban Next?
With Katrina Shealy’s loss yesterday in her runoff election to Carlisle Kennedy, all three Republican “sister senators” have now been defeated in their primaries, largely due to their opposition to the 2023 abortion ban.
Former Camden Mayor Jeffrey Graham Wins Democratic Nomination for Senate District 35
Former Camden mayor Jeffrey Graham eked out a win over Austin Floyd Jr. in the Democratic runoff election last night for State Senate District 35. Graham will face Republican nominee Mike Jones in November to see who will replace outgoing Democratic Senator Thomas McElveen.
Undergraduate certificate programs offer more academic opportunities for USC students
A new opportunity for USC students working towards bachelor's degrees was created at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year.