• McCain taps Alaska governor for VP


    Republican John McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Friday, a stunning selection of a fellow maverick designed to get an edge in the increasingly competitive White House race.- 4:48 PM

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Gamecocks shut out Wolfpack in season opener

Ellis Johnson has been a part of both of South Carolina’s most recent shutouts. But the Gamecocks’ first-year defensive coordinator enjoyed this one a whole lot more. INSIDE: Were you spotted? Check our game photo galleries

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    CLEMSON — Linebackers coach David Blackwell limited his one use of the respect card to the beginning of Clemson’s preseason, yet the moment still resonates among his pupils.

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  • McCain taps Alaska governor for VP


    Republican John McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Friday, a stunning selection of a fellow maverick designed to get an edge in the increasingly competitive White House race.- 4:48 PM

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  • Is Hootie breaking up? Don’t believe Web sites

    Here’s a reminder that you can’t believe everything that’s posted on the Web: Several sites, including Rollingstone.com and Contactmusic.com, reported today that Hootie and The Blowfish broke up.- 4:14 PM

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  • Travelers can improve mileage


    The average price for a gallon of gas is down more than 45 cents since hitting a peak in mid-July, and the drop may encourage people who stayed home earlier this summer to hit the road for the Labor Day weekend.- 11:36 PM

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