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40 years later: Doug Flutie’s ‘Hail Mary’ among sport successes that drove college applications

Dec 10, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

Forty years ago, there was one second on the clock when Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie launched the football 64 yards. It flew past University of Miami defenders and into a receiver’s hands for an unforgettable game-winning touchdown. Flutie soon would win college football’s coveted Heisman Trophy. The “Hail Mary” that had the TV announcer hollering, “I don’t believe it!” became iconic. And Boston College saw a surge in college applications.
Experts warn against trespassing after 3 quarry-related deaths of USC students since 2020

Nov 19, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

While there are many safety risks for college students living in cities like Columbia, quarries can be an unexpected deadly hazard. Since 2020, three University of South Carolina students — Samuel Laudon, Michael Keen and Tyler Boose — have died in quarries. Laudon and Keen were both found in the Vulcan Materials Quarry off Bluff Road, according to news reports. Boose died after an incident in an abandoned quarry near Stoneridge Drive, according to the Columbia Police Department.
West Columbia BBQ restaurant owner reflects on new national attention

Oct 23, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

Seven years ago Robbie Robinson saw a void in Columbia’s barbecue scene. Today, he owns West Columbia’s acclaimed City Limits Barbecue, a restaurant that combines Texas-style barbecue and South Carolinian flair. The idea for the business originated when Robinson was working in the white-collar world and decided he needed a career change. He was drawn to the barbecue scene and, thus, City Limits was born. For six years, City Limits was a food truck that traveled around the Columbia area.
Broadway dancer last seen in Columbia park still missing after nearly 3 weeks

Oct 21, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer, has been missing since Oct. 3, and his family and friends are still desperately searching for answers. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said Williams left his home in the 400 block of Longwood Road in Columbia just before 10 a.m. that day. An SOS alert sent to his friends and family shortly after 10 a.m. said he had been in a crash.
Columbia residents gather for ‘Hate is not Welcomed’ rally at Statehouse

Sep 19, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

Nearly 50 people gathered Wednesday for a “peaceful rally” at Columbia’s Statehouse. Attendees chants for “peace” and “justice” rang loud as a more controversial gathering was hours away at the nearby University of South Carolina. The rally was called “peaceful” by organizers and called “Hate is not Welcomed in South Carolina.” It was hosted by the non-profit Carolina for All in response to USC’s allowing a “roast” of Vice President Kamala Harris on campus.
Students, professor weigh in on whether presidential debate influenced voters

Sep 16, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

Last week’s presidential debate generated an influx of memes and social media trends, but will the event affect Americans’ votes? Kirk Randazzo, a political science professor at the University of South Carolina, said many voters already favored a candidate going into the debate. “I think there’s a decent number that have already made up their mind,” Randazzo said.
SC Horror Convention promises frights and family-friendly fun

Sep 12, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

Family-friendly horror might sound like an oxymoron, but it is exactly what the upcoming South Carolina Horror Convention promises to deliver. The convention is returning for its “sequel” this Friday and Saturday after a strong inaugural show last year. The idea for the convention came after seasoned horror convention coordinator, J. Moulton of Columbia, was alerted to the lack of fan events in the state.
New data show young SC voters could have big impact the presidential election

Sep 9, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Cait Dee

Voters across South Carolina and the nation, particularly young people between the ages of 18-24, are gearing up for the November presidential election. The 2020 presidential election marked a shift away from the low turnout rates of young voters. Nationally, an estimated 50% of young people voted in that presidential election, likely one of the highest rates since the voting age was lowered to 18 years old, according to Tufts University.
Top advocates, lawyers react as South Carolinians prepare for first execution in more than a decade

Aug 30, 2024 | carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu | Katie Rojas |Cait Dee |Cassie Cornwell

Some 27 years ago, 19-year-old Freddie Owens killed a woman in a gas station robbery. Next month, state officials decided recently, he’ll face the ultimate consequence for his actions: the death penalty. Owens’ execution, scheduled for Sept. 20, will be the first in South Carolina since 2011, ending a hold on executions because of a shortage of lethal injection drugs. High-profile former criminal justice officials weighed in on the issue recently with the Carolina News & Reporter.
USCPD looks to grow community relationships with bike training

Aug 27, 2023 | dailygamecock.com | Cait Dee

Three USCPD officers underwent bike patrol training this summer, a community initiative that the department believes has both social and tactical benefits. Officers who participated were volunteersand received training by an investigator within the department who is a member of the International Police Mountain Bike Association. The training, offered from July 31 to Aug. 4, included 32 hours of instruction on how to maintain and safely operate a bike.