Joshua Boucher

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Staff Photojournalist at The State

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Articles

This SC lake ranks No. 1 in nation for water sports. What makes it ‘inviting’?

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Joshua Boucher

A South Carolina destination is an “inviting” place to cool off — and enjoy fun-filled activities, a new report finds. Lake Murray, in the Columbia area, ranks No. 1 on a list of the nation’s best lakes for “unforgettable water sports experiences.”“If you love water sports, then you probably know the United States is home to some amazing lakes that are hubs for aquatic adventures,” USA Today’s 10Best wrote in a June 11 report.
Cam Scott details decision to return to South Carolina basketball team

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

South Carolina Guard Cam Scott (23) plays SC State at Colonial Life Arena on Friday, November 8, 2024. Joshua Boucher [email protected] Cam Scott flirted with leaving the South Carolina basketball program but thought it was best to remain a Gamecock.
Lead Murdaugh investigator didn’t disclose evidence in SC jeweler’s murder trial

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

Prosecutor John Meadors questions SLED special agent David Owen about his investigation during Alex Murdaugh’s trial for murder at the Colleton County Courthouse on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Joshua Boucher/The State/Pool Joshua Boucher [email protected] On Tuesday, the trial of a Lowcountry jeweler accused of killing his wife halted suddenly when the judge dismissed the murder case.
This Teacher of the Year seeks to strengthen ties in small town. Bow ties, that is

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Joshua Boucher

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Corey Bedenbaugh is proud to be South Carolina's Teacher of the Year for 2025. But his win means that he'll actually be out of the classroom well into 2026. "It really is kind of bittersweet leaving my classroom," said Bedenbaugh, who teaches social studies to eighth graders at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School. "When I came back that Friday [after the award gala], all of my kids were upset because they thought that meant I was out of the classroom right then.
South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles invited to attend NBA Draft, report says

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

South Carolina Forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) plays Ole Miss at Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Joshua Boucher [email protected] Collin Murray-Boyles will have a front-and-center view for the NBA Draft later this month. The South Carolina Gamecock forward has been invited to intend the NBA Draft on June 25-26 in New York, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reported Monday.
Gamecocks QB LaNorris Sellers was offered $8 million to transfer, report says

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

University of South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) Joshua Boucher [email protected] South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers emerged as one of the country’s best dual-threat quarterbacks in 2024. Unsurprisingly, that led to some top-dollar tampering. Sellers’ father detailed those backdoor conversations in a story published June 16 by The Athletic — and revealed that one school offered Sellers $8 million to transfer.
Will RJ May be expelled from SC House? Here’s what would need to happen

2 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

Representative R.J. May, R-Lexington, watches as the South Carolina House of Representatives selects Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, as speaker on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Joshua Boucher [email protected] COLUMBIA, S.C.House Majority Leader Davey Hiott, R-Pickens, started the process Friday to remove state Rep. RJ May and expel him from the South Carolina General Assembly, amid calls from Republicans for May to leave his seat.
SC legislator indicted on 10 counts of distributing child sex abuse material

2 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

Representative R.J. May, R-Lexington, watches as the South Carolina House of Representatives selects Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, as speaker on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Joshua Boucher [email protected] State Rep. Robert “RJ” May, R-Lexington, has been charged with 10 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.
South Carolina Rep. RJ May taken into custody on potential federal charges

2 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

Representative R.J. May, R-Lexington, watches as the South Carolina House of Representatives selects Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, as speaker on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Joshua Boucher [email protected] State Rep. Robert “RJ” May of Lexington County, who founded a hard-line conservative House faction and ran campaigns against fellow Republicans, is in law enforcement custody facing potential federal charges.
Kickoff times announced for 2025 SEC schedule. When will South Carolina play?

2 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher

South Carolina takes the field to play Texas A&M at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Joshua Boucher [email protected] One year after playing two night games, USC football could be all over primetime. The Gamecocks will play at least two night games in 2025, per the SEC, but could wind up playing as many as seven depending on flex scheduling. We already knew that USC’s first two home games (vs. SC State on Sept. 6 and vs Vanderbilt on Sept.