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Donald Trump To Attend South Carolina-Clemson Game This Weekend

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

GOP frontrunner Donald Trump has announced his intention to attend the 120th Palmetto Bowl between South Carolina and Clemson this weekend. Despite the reports confirming the visit, it’s unclear why Trump chose the game in particular. However, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster said he was looking forward to welcoming the former president to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Clemson twice visited the White House during the Trump presidency to celebrate their 2016 and 2018 national championships. However, the visit in January 2019 became something of a spectacle after Trump proudly served mountains of fast food to the visiting players. Of course, this was not the only time he did this during his presidency. Despite this, people have questioned why Trump is avoiding the much higher stakes (and much more lucrative voters) of “The Game” between Ohio State and Michigan. Both teams are 11-0 and vying for a place in the Big Ten Championship Game.

Clemson Eye Rivalry Win, South Carolina Push For Bowl Eligibility

Donald Trump’s reportedly gearing up to take in South Carolina vs. Clemson on Saturday.

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— TMZ (@TMZ) November 22, 2023

Two very different energies will be meet in Columbia this weekend. At 7-5, the #25 Tigers are already bowl eligible. Furthermore, with no shot at the SEC title game, they are looking to finish the regular season on eight wins and a win over their rivals. However, the stakes are much higher for the unranked Gamecocks. At 5-6, South Carolina needs to beat Clemson to be bowl-eligible next month. But the stakes for the Gamecocks go much deeper than this. A win over the Tigers would mark South Carolina’s first back-to-back wins over Clemson since 2013.

As for Trump, he will be hoping for a much more welcoming atmosphere at his second college of the year. In the early weeks of the season, Trump visited Iowa for the clash between Iowa and Iowa State. However, Trump found himself the target of boos and middle fingers as he entered Jack Trice Stadium. Earlier this month, Trump was seen attending a UFC event in New York. However, keen-eyed viewers spotted Bill Burr’s wife giving Trump the finger as he walked past their seats.

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South Carolina Woman Rescued By Police Officer After Mouthing ‘Help Me’

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

North Myrtle Beach Police Officer Kayla Wallace is being acknowledged for rescuing a woman from a shooting suspect during a routine traffic stop.

On May 28, Officer Wallace was on patrol in North Myrtle Beach when she witnessed a white Jeep running a red light at an intersection. Recognizing the violation, she promptly pulled over the vehicle to address the traffic infraction. However, as she approached the car, Officer Wallace noticed the male passenger was distressed, raising her suspicions, while the female driver silently and repeatedly mouthed the words “Help me.”

According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, Officer Wallace observed the driver’s message and removed the passenger from the vehicle, placing him in the back seat of her patrol car.

Wallace then went back to the suspect’s vehicle and spoke to the female driver, who frantically advised that the passenger had just shot someone.

While waiting for backup to arrive, Officer Wallace engaged the occupants of the vehicle in conversation, attempting to gather more information discreetly. This approach was critical in maintaining a calm environment, minimizing the risk of escalating the situation or endangering the woman further.

“Due to Officer Wallace proactively patrolling the streets of North Myrtle Beach, even to the last 30 minutes of her shift, a suspect in a shooting was arrested and an unlawfully carried pistol was recovered underneath the suspect’s seat,” Myrtle Beach Police posted in a tribute to Wallace on Facebook.

The courage displayed by the woman, silently mouthing for help in such a dire situation, allowed law enforcement to intervene promptly, potentially preventing a tragic outcome.

According to a report from USA TODAY, 29-year-old Collins Bates has been arrested and is currently detained. He is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. These charges are in connection with a shooting incident.

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NCAA Women’s Basketball Season To Begin In Paris

April 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

NCAA Women’s Basketball has undergone a meteoric rise in recent years. It has emerged as a premier product of the NCAA, especially in the age of NIL. Players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are now national celebrities. Viewing figures on ESPN for the Final Four and National Championship Game surpassed those of every NBA game on the network this season. Women’s basketball is what’s hot right now.

So how do you capitalize on it? With the world watching, what steps do you take to avoid a dip or plateau in interest? Players are staying in college longer thanks to the money, visibility, and networking they can achieve via NIL. That is something the NCAA, an organization that has often been slow to capitalize on trends in the past, cannot afford to pass them by. However, an announcement Wednesday indicates that the NCAA is taking proactive steps.

South Carolina To Face Notre Dame in France

In announcements made by the two schools, it was revealed that the 2023-24 women’s basketball season would open on November 6 with a showdown between South Carolina and Notre Dame. However, this matchup between two powerhouse programs will not take place in Columbia or South Bend. Instead, the two teams will face in Paris, France. It will be the first-ever NCAA basketball to be played in Paris. Previously, the NCAA has found modest success in staging its college football opener in Dublin, Ireland.

While it’s not an LSU-Iowa rematch, it does feature two exciting women’s basketball programs. 2021 National Champions South Carolina are in something of a transitionary period after the graduation of their vaunted 2019 recruiting class. 5 of those players were drafted into the WNBA earlier this week. Meanwhile, Notre Dame is discovering its new identity under fourth-year head coach Niele Ivey. A three-seed in last month’s March Madness, they fell in the Sweet Sixteen to two-seed Maryland. Both sides are likely to be preseason top-10 squads and strong seasons could see both emerge as title contenders. South Carolina has never beaten Notre Dame, currently sitting at an 0-3 record against the Irish. However, the event should be taken as a sign of things to come for collegiate women’s basketball.

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