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August 17, 2021

• First SC high school football statewide rankings are out. See which teams made it
• His dad played for USC and in the majors. Now, he’ll be a Gamecock too
• Former Clemson player sent explicit messages to 16-year-old, SLED says
• Lexington-Richland 5 schools won’t require students and staff to wear face masks
• Richland 1 defies state government, requires masks for upcoming school year
• Confused about the latest mask mandates? Here’s where they stand at Midlands schools
• SC Supreme Court says USC, colleges are allowed to require masks on campus
• Here’s who made South Carolina’s Mount Rushmore for best Gamecock coaches
• Tornado warning issued for Lexington County
• Tornado watch issued in the Midlands, floods possible as Fred moves through Southeast
• As Midlands schools reopen, problems arise in other SC districts during COVID surge
• Former Clemson QB beats out former Gamecock as Northwestern starter
• Give SC schools freedom to protect students, staff from COVID
• As COVID-19 cases remain high, a South Carolina university is delaying its start date
• New guidelines may make it easier for SC renters to get COVID aid. Here’s how to apply
• SC Gov. McMaster says it’s ‘our duty’ to help Afghanistan allies fleeing Taliban rule
• SC Democrats, Black Caucus call for special session to undo school mask mandate ban
• Do you know when to yield to school buses? What to know before school starts
• Bipartisan group of SC senators call for special session to reconsider school mask ban
• Top Gamecock golfer turns pro. Here’s when and how it happened
• Gamecocks add new QB to roster. He’s got experience and a unique background
• Luke Doty absent, QB rotation update and other Gamecock practice observations
• QB Luke Doty upbeat on injury outlook as Gamecocks’ season opener nears
• Dawn Staley hasn’t closed door on coaching Team USA again — at least not yet
• We’re famous! Here are a handful of the movies that were filmed right here in Columbia
• 4 new dessert shops opening soon in the Columbia area. Here’s what we know
• The Grand on Main to open underground dessert lounge next month. Here’s what we know
• Take a peek at some of South Carolina’s most expensive luxury beach rentals on Airbnb
• State reporter earns a top spot in national competition for science-related coverage
• Midlands woman reported missing three weeks after she was last seen
• After SC Supreme Court ruling, USC will require masks in campus buildings
• At least 79% of SC residents who died from COVID in July weren’t vaccinated, DHEC says
• COVID vaccine live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on Aug. 17
• Spearman opposes McMaster, saying school boards should be able to decide mask rules
• CDC recommends COVID booster vaccine for some Americans. Here’s who qualifies
• SC mom accused of threatening to shoot a public official to stop son’s prosecution
• Man who died after being found in the road identified by Richland County coroner