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'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosens
Read full article: 'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosens“Venom: The Last Dance” showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend.
Computer glitch could keep 1,900 teens from voting in South Carolina
Read full article: Computer glitch could keep 1,900 teens from voting in South CarolinaA judge in South Carolina has ruled it is too late for South Carolina to reopen voter registration for nearly 1,900 teens after the state Department of Motor Vehicles failed to notify election officials that they checked the box to register as they got their driver’s licenses.
Over 40 Florida counties eligible to file 2023 taxes by May 2025, IRS says
Read full article: Over 40 Florida counties eligible to file 2023 taxes by May 2025, IRS saysAccording to the IRS, residents in nearly 40 counties throughout Florida will have until May 1, 2025, to finish filing their 2023 taxes.
Donald Trump suggests 'one rough hour' of policing will end theft
Read full article: Donald Trump suggests 'one rough hour' of policing will end theftDonald Trump has suggested that “one rough hour” of law enforcement action would tamp down retail theft, an echo of his thematic campaign support for more aggressive policing measures.
Game of the Week: Trinity Christian fends off Columbia late to win nailbiter
Read full article: Game of the Week: Trinity Christian fends off Columbia late to win nailbiterVerlon Dorminey emphasized to his Trinity Christian football team that they had to finish off games against good opponents, with no second-half lapses. It was very, very late in Friday’s game when his message was taken to heart.
Watch Live: Columbia takes on Trinity Christian in the Varsity 4 Football Game of the Week
Read full article: Watch Live: Columbia takes on Trinity Christian in the Varsity 4 Football Game of the WeekNews4JAX/Varsity 4 have you covered every step of the way for Week 5 of the high school football season. We’ll have four games to watch, the next four best and the full schedule in our Thursday coverage. All game times are 7 p.m. unless indicated.
Williams' late touchdown rescues No. 16 LSU in 36-33 win at South Carolina on Saturday.
Read full article: Williams' late touchdown rescues No. 16 LSU in 36-33 win at South Carolina on Saturday.Josh Williams scored on a 2-yard run with 1:12 left and mistake-prone No. 16 LSU rallied to beat South Carolina 36-33 to open Southeastern Conference play on Saturday.
Missouri judge says abortion-rights measure summary penned by GOP official is misleading
Read full article: Missouri judge says abortion-rights measure summary penned by GOP official is misleadingA judge says an anti-abortion GOP official used misleading language to summarize a ballot question designed to restore abortion rights in the state.
South Carolina prison director says electric chair, firing squad and lethal injection ready to go
Read full article: South Carolina prison director says electric chair, firing squad and lethal injection ready to goSouth Carolina’s prisons director says the state's supply of its lethal injection drug is pure, its electric chair was tested two months ago and its firing squad has the ammunition and training to carry out its first execution in more than 13 years.
Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
Read full article: Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS NewsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election.
US acknowledges Northwest dams have devastated the region's Native tribes
Read full article: US acknowledges Northwest dams have devastated the region's Native tribesThe U.S. government has acknowledged for the first time the harms that the construction and operation of dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest have caused Native American tribes.
South Carolina governor signs into law ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Read full article: South Carolina governor signs into law ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minorsSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat begins
Read full article: Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat beginsA state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly defines a heartbeat under the law.
Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life
Read full article: Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his lifeA 10-year-old boy is in grave condition in Tennessee after being swept into a storm drain in a community southeast of Nashville.
Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?
Read full article: Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?The American refugee program long served as a haven for people fleeing violence around the world.
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens
Read full article: Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpensThe student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November.
Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments
Read full article: Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investmentsDemonstrations have ceased at a small number of U.S. universities after school leaders struck deals with pro-Palestinian protesters.
South Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should go
Read full article: South Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should goSouth Carolina has collected about $1.8 billion in a bank account over the past decade and accountants are trying to figure out where the cash came from and where it was supposed to go.
March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State
Read full article: March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan StateDeja Kelly had 13 points and No. 8 seed North Carolina held off a late Michigan State run for a 59-56 victory to start the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA top seeds in second women's NCAA Tournament reveal
Read full article: South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA top seeds in second women's NCAA Tournament revealSouth Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA would be the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament if it began now.
South Carolina's push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls again
Read full article: South Carolina's push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls againSupporters who want to make South Carolina the next-to-last U.S. state to pass a hate crimes law that increases penalties for some crimes fueled by race, gender or sexual orientation are running out of time.
At conservative gala, Trump remarks show challenges in GOP Black voter outreach
Read full article: At conservative gala, Trump remarks show challenges in GOP Black voter outreachA gala thrown by the Black Conservative Federation over the weekend drew condemnation from Democrats after its guest of honor, Donald Trump, addressed the largely Black audience with remarks that played to racial stereotypes about the criminalization of African Americans.
An RNC member is trying to stop the party from paying Donald Trump's legal bills
Read full article: An RNC member is trying to stop the party from paying Donald Trump's legal billsAt least one member of the Republican National Committee is working to slow Donald Trump’s attempted takeover of the organization.
Trump says his criminal indictments boosted his appeal to Black voters
Read full article: Trump says his criminal indictments boosted his appeal to Black votersFormer President Donald Trump claims his multiple criminal indictments have boosted his support among Black Americans because they see him as a victim of discrimination.
Major conference races are heating up down the stretch
Read full article: Major conference races are heating up down the stretchSouth Carolina will try to wrap up the Southeastern Conference regular-season crown this week while Stanford attempts to move closer to winning its 27th regular-season Pac-12 title.
Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season win
Read full article: Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season winKamilla Cardoso had 16 points and 16 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina rallied pat Georgia 70-56 on Sunday to win its record 43rd straight Southeastern Conference regular-season game.
Haley plans a two-week bus tour before South Carolina's GOP primary as Trump returns to the state
Read full article: Haley plans a two-week bus tour before South Carolina's GOP primary as Trump returns to the stateNikki Haley is launching a bus tour before South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary on Feb. 24.
Biden pressures food retailers to lower grocery prices, says corporations are ‘ripping people off’
Read full article: Biden pressures food retailers to lower grocery prices, says corporations are ‘ripping people off’The Biden administration is pressuring food retailers to lower grocery prices after an analysis revealed shoppers are paying much more for groceries.
AI companies will need to start reporting their safety tests to the US government
Read full article: AI companies will need to start reporting their safety tests to the US governmentThe Biden administration will start implementing a new requirement for the developers of major artificial intelligence systems to disclose their safety test results to the government.
Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their example
Read full article: Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their examplePresident Joe Biden praised the existence of Black churches while speaking at one in South Carolina.
SEC fines South Carolina $100,000 for fans on the court after Kentucky win
Read full article: SEC fines South Carolina $100,000 for fans on the court after Kentucky winThe Southeastern Conference has fined South Carolina $100,000 for fans storming the court after the Gamecocks 79-62 win over No. 6 Kentucky on Tuesday night.
Iowa up to No. 2, Colorado to No. 3 behind South Carolina in women's AP Top 25 after chaotic week
Read full article: Iowa up to No. 2, Colorado to No. 3 behind South Carolina in women's AP Top 25 after chaotic weekSouth Carolina remained atop The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a chaotic week that saw half of the top 10 teams lose.
US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020
Read full article: US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S. It has prompted many to think about abandoning their jobs.
Severe weather: Government office, other closures in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Severe weather: Government office, other closures in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaSevere weather anticipated Tuesday, including the potential for heavy downpours, tornadoes and small hail, led government and other offices around the area to announce closures for the day.
Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water
Read full article: Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled waterNew research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics.
Iowa up to No. 3 behind South Carolina, UCLA in women's AP Top 25 as only 3 unbeaten teams remain
Read full article: Iowa up to No. 3 behind South Carolina, UCLA in women's AP Top 25 as only 3 unbeaten teams remainSouth Carolina remains No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll and is one of just three unbeaten teams left in women’s college basketball.
Hard freeze warning issued for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia counties: NWS
Read full article: Hard freeze warning issued for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia counties: NWSIt's chillier today under clear skies and highs only reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Tonight will be colder in the mid-30s in town with low 40s east of I-95 to the coast.
A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength
Read full article: A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strengthThe super PAC supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has launched a television ad targeting Nikki Haley, a move her campaign called a signal that the GOP front-runner is seeking to blunt her rise, particularly in New Hampshire.
Florida has handed out grades for every school and school district. Here’s how our 11 area districts fared
Read full article: Florida has handed out grades for every school and school district. Here’s how our 11 area districts faredThe Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on Monday released school grades for the 2022-23 school year.
Court orders Texas to move floating buoy barrier that drew backlash from Mexico
Read full article: Court orders Texas to move floating buoy barrier that drew backlash from MexicoA federal appeals court has ruled that Texas must move a floating barrier on the Rio Grande that drew backlash from Mexico.
Donald Trump draws cheers, some boos in Haley's backyard at Clemson-South Carolina football game
Read full article: Donald Trump draws cheers, some boos in Haley's backyard at Clemson-South Carolina football gameDonald Trump used college football rivalry weekend to bask among his supporters in a state and region that are key to his presidential fortunes, while trying to upstage his Republican opponent Nikki Haley on her home turf at the Clemson-South Carolina football game.
Cook drives No. 11 Missouri to winning field goal with 5 seconds left for 33-31 victory over Florida
Read full article: Cook drives No. 11 Missouri to winning field goal with 5 seconds left for 33-31 victory over FloridaHarrison Mevis kicked a 30-yard field goal with five seconds remaining, and Brady Cook completed 20 of 34 passes for 326 yards and a touchdown to help No. 11 Missouri rally past Florida 33-31.
Nikki Haley formally enters her home-state primary as she tries to pull closer to Donald Trump
Read full article: Nikki Haley formally enters her home-state primary as she tries to pull closer to Donald TrumpNikki Haley has formally filed paperwork to enter the Republican primary in her home state of South Carolina.
American player for Polish women's basketball team attacked, left with injured eye socket
Read full article: American player for Polish women's basketball team attacked, left with injured eye socketPolish officials and media are reporting that an American basketball player with a professional Polish women's club has been badly beaten, sustaining a head injury.
Beamer Break: South Carolina football coach injures his foot in a frustrated, postgame kick
Read full article: Beamer Break: South Carolina football coach injures his foot in a frustrated, postgame kickAdd coach Shane Beamer to South Carolina's injury list with a broken bone in his right foot following his team's 41-39 loss to Florida.
News4JAX Super 10: Ponte Vedra jumps up, Riverside moves in Week 8 rankings
Read full article: News4JAX Super 10: Ponte Vedra jumps up, Riverside moves in Week 8 rankingsThe News4JAX Super 10 football rankings will be published Tuesday’s during the regular season. All games at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
South Carolina women senators who fought abortion ban to receive JFK Profile in Courage award
Read full article: South Carolina women senators who fought abortion ban to receive JFK Profile in Courage awardFive women state senators from South Carolina who formed a bipartisan coalition to filibuster a near-total abortion ban in their state have been chosen to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award this year.
Missouri upsets No. 15 Kansas State on Harrison Mevis' 61-yard field goal with no time remaining
Read full article: Missouri upsets No. 15 Kansas State on Harrison Mevis' 61-yard field goal with no time remainingHarrison Mevis kicked a 61-yard field goal with no time remaining, sending Missouri to a come-from-behind 30-27 victory over No. 15 Kansas State in a nonconference showdown of former Big 12 rivals.
Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment
Read full article: Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout momentSen. Tim Scott wants the Republican National Committee to change specifications for this month's presidential debate, suggestions that could put the South Carolina Republican in a better onstage position.
South Carolina abortion ban with unclear 'fetal heartbeat' definition creates confusion, doctors say
Read full article: South Carolina abortion ban with unclear 'fetal heartbeat' definition creates confusion, doctors sayThe South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.
High school football team schedules for the 2023 season
Read full article: High school football team schedules for the 2023 seasonThe high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.
Labor rift deepens between Republican governor and dockworkers in South Carolina
Read full article: Labor rift deepens between Republican governor and dockworkers in South CarolinaDockworkers and the Republican governor in South Carolina are digging in their heels over a labor dispute that has left the newest container terminal at the East Coast’s deepest harbor largely inactive.
Community mourns teenager's death after gas station owner charged with murder
Read full article: Community mourns teenager's death after gas station owner charged with murderCommunity members are grieving the death of a 14-year-old boy who authorities say was fatally shot in the back by a South Carolina gas station owner.
Sheriff: Girl, 16, fights off mom to save a sister from being drowned after 2nd sister killed
Read full article: Sheriff: Girl, 16, fights off mom to save a sister from being drowned after 2nd sister killedAuthorities say a 37-year-old mother drowned one of her daughters in their South Carolina home and was trying to kill another child when the oldest daughter was awakened by screams and managed to save her sister.
Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto
Read full article: Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s vetoLegislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy is becoming law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto.
High school baseball ‘23: BK, Columbia, Providence headed to state semifinals
Read full article: High school baseball ‘23: BK, Columbia, Providence headed to state semifinalsBishop Kenny, Columbia and Providence are joining St. Johns Country Day in the high school baseball state semifinals in Fort Myers.
High school baseball ‘23: Baker, BK, Clay, Providence, St. Johns CD all moving on
Read full article: High school baseball ‘23: Baker, BK, Clay, Providence, St. Johns CD all moving onBaker County, Bishop Kenny, Clay, Providence and St. Johns Country Day all won their second-round games on Friday night and are headed to next week’s regional finals.
Black voters backing Biden, but not with 2020 enthusiasm
Read full article: Black voters backing Biden, but not with 2020 enthusiasmBlack voters in South Carolina rescued Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency during the 2020 Democratic primary, and he rewarded them by moving the state to the head of the party’s nominating calendars in 2024.
Seventh round: Jaguars draft Baker County grad Cooper Hodges, 2 others to close draft
Read full article: Seventh round: Jaguars draft Baker County grad Cooper Hodges, 2 others to close draftThe Jaguars put the finishing touches on a massive draft class on Saturday afternoon with two selections on offense and one on defense in the seventh and final round.
SC Senate OKs bill barring 'foreign adversary' land holdings
Read full article: SC Senate OKs bill barring 'foreign adversary' land holdingsSouth Carolina's Republican-controlled Senate is moving to bar citizens of a “foreign adversary” from buying property in the state in an anti-espionage measure that critics fear will chill overseas investments over outsize concerns.
Lawsuit: Slurs, coercion at BBQ chain with racist history
Read full article: Lawsuit: Slurs, coercion at BBQ chain with racist historyA South Carolina barbecue chain known for its pro-segregation stance in a landmark 1960s case and its embrace of the Confederate flag in 2000 is facing allegations of racism and sexual harassment by the fired general manager of one of its restaurants.
With overdoses up, states look at harsher fentanyl penalties
Read full article: With overdoses up, states look at harsher fentanyl penaltiesWith U.S. overdose fatalities at an all-time high, state legislatures are considering tougher penalties for possession of fentanyl, the powerful opioid linked to most of the deaths.
March Madness: Top-seeded SC moves on after topping USF
Read full article: March Madness: Top-seeded SC moves on after topping USFZia Cooke scored 21 points and Aliyah Boston had her 81st career double double as top-seeded South Carolina shoot a slow start to power past eighth-seeded South Florida and into the Sweet 16 with a 76-45 victory Sunday.
No. 1 Gamecocks cruise past Norfolk State in March Madness
Read full article: No. 1 Gamecocks cruise past Norfolk State in March MadnessZia Cooke scored 11 points as No. 1 South Carolina moved five wins away from a perfect season after opening the women's NCAA Tournament with a 72-40 victory over No. 16 seed Norfolk State on Friday.
Trump says beating of Nichols 'never should have happened'
Read full article: Trump says beating of Nichols 'never should have happened'Former President Donald Trump says the footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers is “horrible” and that the attack “never should have happened.”.
Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at January SC event
Read full article: Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at January SC eventFormer President Donald Trump will be joined by two of his highest-profile South Carolina supporters at the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid later this month in the early voting state.
Electric chair, firing squad's legality at S. Carolina court
Read full article: Electric chair, firing squad's legality at S. Carolina courtSouth Carolina’s highest court will hear arguments on whether a newly organized firing squad or the old electric chair are legal ways to execute inmates in the state.