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FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Alpha troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan. This is Logar province: scene of a major U.S....
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Alpha troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol near the town of Baraki Barak,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and of the South Carolina National Guard arrive into the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan to visit a school Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and of the South Carolina National Guard arrive into the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan to visit...   (Associated Press)
Soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and the South Carolina National Guard head towards a school near the town of Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
Soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and the South Carolina National Guard head towards a school near the town of Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Thursday Nov....   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard arrive at an an elementary school in the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard arrive at an an elementary school in the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and the South Carolina National Guard arrive into the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan to visit a school Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and the South Carolina National Guard arrive into the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan to visit...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and of the South Carolina National Guard arrive into the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan to visit a school Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and of the South Carolina National Guard arrive into the town of Zaqumkhel, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan to visit...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Alpha troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan. This is Logar province: scene of a major U.S....
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the Alpha troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard patrol near the town of Baraki Barak,...   (Associated Press)
Stf. Sgt. Benjamin McKinnon, listens to the morning brief with his fellow soldiers from the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard prior to going out on patrol in the Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
Stf. Sgt. Benjamin McKinnon, listens to the morning brief with his fellow soldiers from the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard prior to going out on patrol...   (Associated Press)
Stf. Sgt. Benjamin McKinnon, listens to the morning brief with his fellow soldiers from the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard prior to going out on patrol in the Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
Stf. Sgt. Benjamin McKinnon, listens to the morning brief with his fellow soldiers from the Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard prior to going out on patrol...   (Associated Press)
Connecticut lawyer Ross Garber, brought in to represent South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford,  waits for a legislative panel to discuss the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford in Columbia, S.C. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Virginia Postic)
Connecticut lawyer Ross Garber, brought in to represent South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, waits for a legislative panel to discuss the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford in Columbia, S.C. Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Connecticut lawyer Ross Garber, brought in to represent South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford,  waits for a legislative panel to discuss the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford in Columbia, S.C. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Virginia Postic)
Connecticut lawyer Ross Garber, brought in to represent South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, waits for a legislative panel to discuss the impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford in Columbia, S.C. Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
FILE -In this Aug 13, 2009 file photo, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford responds to questions about the state attorney general asking the state ethics commissioners to review his travels after the Budget and Control Board meeting  in Columbia,S.C. South Carolina legislators upset with Sanford's summer disappearance to...
FILE -In this Aug 13, 2009 file photo, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford responds to questions about the state attorney general asking the state ethics commissioners to review his travels after the Budget...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 file photo, South Carolina's Gov. Mark Sanford listens as his attorney Butch Bowers talks about the actions of the Ethics Commission during a news conference, at the Statehouse in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina legislators upset with Gov. Mark Sanford's summer disappearance...
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 file photo, South Carolina's Gov. Mark Sanford listens as his attorney Butch Bowers talks about the actions of the Ethics Commission during a news conference, at...   (Associated Press)
US Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, patrol in the village of Kashmiri Bala, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
US Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, patrol in the village of Kashmiri Bala, Baraki Barak district, Logar province,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, patrol in the village of Kashmiri Bala, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, patrol in the village of Kashmiri Bala, Baraki Barak district, Logar...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, patrol in the village of Baraki Rajn, Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, patrol in the village of Baraki Rajn, Baraki Barak district, Logar province,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, prepare to board their vehicles at the Joint Command Outpost near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, prepare to board their vehicles at the Joint Command Outpost near the...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, hold a briefing before boarding their vehicles at the Joint Command Outpost near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 1st Platoon, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry Squadron and members of the South Carolina National Guard, hold a briefing before boarding their vehicles at the Joint Command...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Stf. Sgt. Leslie Harbin from East Over, S.C., left,  and Stf. Sgt. Joseph Timms from Williamston, S.C. foreground, belonging to the South Carolina National Guard patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan Monday Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Stf. Sgt. Leslie Harbin from East Over, S.C., left, and Stf. Sgt. Joseph Timms from Williamston, S.C. foreground, belonging to the South Carolina National Guard patrol near the town of Baraki...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this file photo taken Aug. 13, 2009 South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford attends a meeting in Columbia, S.C.  Sanford faces ethics charges he broke state laws more than three dozen times by violating rules on airplane travel and campaign money, according to details of the allegations...
FILE - In this file photo taken Aug. 13, 2009 South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford attends a meeting in Columbia, S.C. Sanford faces ethics charges he broke state laws more than three dozen times by violating...   (Associated Press)
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South Carolina's Dominique Archie (21) is defended by La Salle's Rodney Green during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post and Courier, Grace Beahm)
South Carolina's Dominique Archie (21) is defended by La Salle's Rodney Green during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post and Courier, Grace...   (Associated Press)
South Carolina's Devan Downey (2) misses the basket as he is blocked by La Salle's Aaric Murray during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post and Courier, Grace Beahm)
South Carolina's Devan Downey (2) misses the basket as he is blocked by La Salle's Aaric Murray during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post and...   (Associated Press)
South Carolina's Dominique Archie is defended by La Salle's Aaric Murray, right, during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post And Courier, Grace Beahm)
South Carolina's Dominique Archie is defended by La Salle's Aaric Murray, right, during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post And Courier, Grace...   (Associated Press)
South Carolina's Devan Downey, left, passes La Salle's Kimmani Barrett during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post And Courier, Grace Beahm)
South Carolina's Devan Downey, left, passes La Salle's Kimmani Barrett during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post And Courier, Grace Beahm)   (Associated Press)
South Carolina's Austin Steed (25) blocks the pass thrown to La Salle's Kimmani Barrett (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post And Courier, Grace Beahm)
South Carolina's Austin Steed (25) blocks the pass thrown to La Salle's Kimmani Barrett (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/The Post And Courier,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2009, file photo, Alabama free safety Mark Barron (4) escapes the tackle of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia (5) as he returns an interception 77-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala....
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2009, file photo, Alabama free safety Mark Barron (4) escapes the tackle of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia (5) as he returns an interception 77-yards for a touchdown...   (Associated Press)
Indiana head coach Tom Crean looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina-Upstate in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana won 69-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana head coach Tom Crean looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina-Upstate in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana won 69-61. (AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
South Carolina-Upstate coach Eddie Payne looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana won 69-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
South Carolina-Upstate coach Eddie Payne looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana won 69-61. (AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III drives to the basket against South Carolina-Upstate guard Ryan LeGates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana won 69-61.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III drives to the basket against South Carolina-Upstate guard Ryan LeGates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16,...   (Associated Press)
South Carolina-Upstate forward Pat Posey, left, is defended by Indiana guard Maurice Creek during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana won 69-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
South Carolina-Upstate forward Pat Posey, left, is defended by Indiana guard Maurice Creek during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana...   (Associated Press)
South Carolina-Upstate forward Mezie Uzochukwu, left, puts up a shot against Indiana forward Derek Elston during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Indiana won 69-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
South Carolina-Upstate forward Mezie Uzochukwu, left, puts up a shot against Indiana forward Derek Elston during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16,...   (Associated Press)
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III, left, is chased by South Carolina-Upstate guard Josh Chavis following a steal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III, left, is chased by South Carolina-Upstate guard Josh Chavis following a steal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Indiana forward Christian Watford shoots over South Carolina-Upstate forward Mezie Uzochukwu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana forward Christian Watford shoots over South Carolina-Upstate forward Mezie Uzochukwu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
Indiana guard Jeremiah Rivers (5) drives to the basket against South Carolina-Upstate forward Mezie Uzochukwu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana guard Jeremiah Rivers (5) drives to the basket against South Carolina-Upstate forward Mezie Uzochukwu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
South Carolina-Upstate forward Chalmers Rogers, left, and Indiana forward Christian Watford reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
South Carolina-Upstate forward Chalmers Rogers, left, and Indiana forward Christian Watford reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday,...   (Associated Press)
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III, middle, drives between South Carolina-Upstate guard Ryan LeGates, left, and forward Chalmers Rogers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana guard Verdell Jones III, middle, drives between South Carolina-Upstate guard Ryan LeGates, left, and forward Chalmers Rogers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington,...   (Associated Press)
Indiana forward Derek Elston, left, and South Carolina-Upstate center Nick Schneiders vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana forward Derek Elston, left, and South Carolina-Upstate center Nick Schneiders vie for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Nov. 16,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is an Oct. 17, 2009, file photo showing Alabama running back Mark Ingram (22) running for a first down over South Carolina's Stephon Gilmore (5) in the second half of a 20-6 win in their NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala Sure, the...
FILE - This is an Oct. 17, 2009, file photo showing Alabama running back Mark Ingram (22) running for a first down over South Carolina's Stephon Gilmore (5) in the second half of a 20-6 win in their NCAA...   (Associated Press)
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is upended by South Carolina's Antonio Allen (26) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.  Looking on is Florida's Marcus Gilbert (76).(AP Photo/Brett Flashnick)
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is upended by South Carolina's Antonio Allen (26) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia,...   (Associated Press)
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, right, falls on his head into the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Florida defeated South Carolina 24-14.(AP Photo/Brett Flashnick)
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, right, falls on his head into the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Williams...   (Associated Press)
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  • House fire near Five Points

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 11:43:00 AM

    The Columbia Fire Department was on the scene of a house fire near Five Points early Friday morning. The fire happened shortly after 9am on Santee Avenue. More »

  • Military divorces edge up again in 9th year of war

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 11:39:00 AM

    The divorce rate in the armed forces increased slightly again in the past year as military marriages continued to bear the stress of the nation's ninth year at war. More »

  • New charges for French man in ex-SC treasurer case

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 10:26:00 AM

    The French national charged with lying during the drug investigation of former South Carolina state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel faces new charges. More »

  • Shuttle Atlantis, 7 astronauts back on Earth

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 10:19:00 AM

    Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts returned to Earth with a smooth touchdown Friday to end an 11-day flight that resupplied the International Space Station. More »

  • One killed in Orangeburg Co. accident Thursday

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 9:16:00 AM

    One person was killed after a four car accident in Orangeburg County Thursday night. More »

  • Some seat belt users could win free sandwich

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 8:07:00 AM

    People wearing a seat belt when they are stopped by the South Carolina Highway Patrol in three counties will get a coupon for a free chicken sandwich. More »

  • Woman settles lawsuit in son's death at prison

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 7:45:00 AM

    A woman has settled a lawsuit after her son was stabbed to death in a South Carolina prison. More »

  • Whale spotted off coast named "Palmetto"

    WIS 10 | 11/27/2009 7:42:00 AM

    A huge right whale with a distinctive white knob on her head that shows up off the South Carolina coast every few years now has an official name, "Palmetto." More »

  • Fan feats: 325 straight games, 65 USC-Clemson clashes

    South Carolina State (The State) | 11/27/2009 1:07:00 AM

    For the life of him, Albert Shealy can't recall why he skipped the Clemson-Maryland football game in 1981.

    "No idea," the Chapin native said, and laughed. "I guess I wasn't thinking about going to it, so I didn't."

    Twenty-eight years later, he regrets that decision. Imagine how long his streak would be if he had gone.

    As it is, when his Tigers face South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium, Shealy will attend his 325th consecutive Clemson game, dating to the 1981 USC game, also in Columbia. In all, he estimates he's seen the Tigers play 500 times.

    Shealy, 65, is proud of the streak even if he never set out to create it. "I wasn't going for anything. I just happened to like to go to Clemson games," he said. More »

  • USC-Clemson: What is a ranking worth?

    South Carolina State (The State) | 11/27/2009 1:07:00 AM

    Clemson University has a top 25 ranking. The University of South Carolina ... does not.

    Football fans of the two universities would recognize those realities, but in this case, the rankings have nothing to do with sports.

    Clemson was ranked No. 22 this year by U.S. News and World Report magazine, which considers such factors as class size, selectivity, retention and graduation rates in determining which colleges and universities are the best in the country.

    USC's ranking was No. 55.

    Clemson has made improving its position in the rankings a priority, a push some have argued has actually harmed the university. USC has not made the rankings a priority, though officials there gladly point out the high rankings of its international business school. More »

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