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John A. Carlos II

@jac2photo.bsky.social

I'm a freelance photojournalist, based South Carolina for AP News, Greenville News, Post & Courier, Lexington Chronicle & more. DM to hire for assignments. www.jac2photo.com

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02.07.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bishopville, SC, celebrated its 4th annual festival this past weekend, honoring the local legend, the Lizard Man. Bishopville was filled with children playing with bubbles and vendors showcasing Lizard Man-themed art and food. The event brought the legend to life for everyone. More at πŸ”— below ⬇️

02.07.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the very few times I agree with Mike Pence.

02.06.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 15720    πŸ” 3154    πŸ’¬ 530    πŸ“Œ 153
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For the first time in 76 years, Batesburg-Leesville is state champs again.
The Panthers beat Philip Simmons 8-5 at Founders Park to win the Class 2A baseball titleβ€”their first since 1949.
After dropping Game 1, they rallied to take the next two and cap a 19-6-1 season in style.

03.06.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ† Back-to-back champs! Gray Collegiate clinches its 2nd straight state title & first at 4A with a 5-2 win over York. HRs from Maddox Long, Kaley Anderson, & Aspen Boulware sealed the victory, while Makenzie Sease secured the win in relief. πŸ“·: Lexington Chronicle πŸ“: Jacob Phillips #SCHSL #StateChamps

02.06.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@oceansideglax takes down @bishopenglandhighschool 12-8 to claim the @schslsports 4A girls lacrosse state championship Friday night under the lights. Congrats to the champs!

#LacrosseChampionship #HighSchoolLax #SouthCarolinaSports #StateChamps #OceansideCollegiate #BishopEngland #girlslacrosse

06.05.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to the modern era of intellectual property theft.

Is it coming for you next?

08.04.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome series!

03.04.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome series!

03.04.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter's death The president-elect had expressed concern that Democrats seemed happy to see the flag lowered during the inauguration ceremony despite the tradition of lowering flags after a president's death.

β€œTrump's demand marks a departure with tradition. When President Nixon was inaugurated in 1973, the flags at the Capitol building were flown at half-staff in honor of former President Harry Truman, who died on Dec. 26.” - Reporting by Alana Wise @npr.org

www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g...

17.01.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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sometimes a picture (or magazine cover) is all you need

13.01.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 13702    πŸ” 4469    πŸ’¬ 446    πŸ“Œ 255
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No. 5 Alabama cruised to an 88-68 win over South Carolina, led by Mark Sears’ 22 points. Jacobi Wright led the Gamecocks with 20, but they hit just 3-of-14 from deep. Alabama made 8-of-19 from beyond the arc and shot 55% overall. β€œBring your best every night,” Sears said.

10.01.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hear me out…

10.01.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering Constantine Manos (1934–2025) | Magnum Photos Magnum Photos

Godspeed Constantine Manos

www.magnumphotos.com/newsroom/rem...

08.01.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s some bad graphic design…

24.12.2024 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irmo’s 40-year football state title bid ended in a 34-31 loss to Northwestern in the 5A Division II title game. Matthew Fish’s 27-yard field goal sealed the victory. A.J. Brand led Irmo with 319 yards and 4 TDs, while Donovan Murph caught 2 TDs, including the game-tying score.

24.12.2024 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Quarterback Aiden Manavian guided Oceanside Collegiate Academy to a 35-17 win over Belton-Honea Path, claiming the Class AAA state championship at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg. The victory secured the Landsharks’ second straight title after winning the Class AA championship last year.

24.12.2024 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In a 4A title rematch, Westside fell 42-41 to South Florence after a failed 2pt. attempt with under two minutes left. Cutter Woods threw 6 TDs, including a 50 yarder to Chamarryus Bomar late, but the Bruins held on, ending the Rams’ hopes for back-to-back titles and their 29-game winning streak.

23.12.2024 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Silver Foxes secured their 3rd consecutive 5A state title and 8th in 9 years with a 35-21 victory over Summerville. QB Ethan Offing threw for 252 yards and 2 TDs, while WR Boykin Bickley had 7 catches for 149 yards and 2 scores. Head coach Tom Knotts, now with 16 career championships.

23.12.2024 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Abbeville > Cross, photos from the Class 1A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.

23.12.2024 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clinton > Barnwell, photos from the Class 2A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.

23.12.2024 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸˆπŸ† Football fans, the 2024 SCHSL State Championship photos are here!

Relive epic plays and team celebrations from all six title games. Browse and order now: πŸ“Έ jac2photo.com/HS-Sports/2024…

Own a piece of championship history today!

21.12.2024 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is hilarious

21.12.2024 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dutch Fork shuts down Spartanburg, wins upper state championship - Lexington County Chronicle The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes defeated the Spartanburg Vikings 24-0 on Friday night to clinch an appearance in the 5A Division 1 Football State Championship.

Photos from the Spartanburg Vs. Dutch Fork game www.lexingtonchronicle.com/stories/dutc...

09.12.2024 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ashlyn Watkins rocks the rim with one-handed dunk for South Carolina - ESPN Video South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins races down the court and elevates at the rim for a one-handed jam against TCU.

No. 3 Gamecocks take down no. 9 TCU 85-52 with Ashlyn Watkins, a 6’3” forward, throwing down a dunk in first quarter action.

www.espn.com/video/clip/_...

09.12.2024 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Silver Foxes move on to the title game after beating the Spartanburg Vikings. Dutch Fork will play Summerville for the 5A - D1 State Championship next Friday in Orangeburg, S.C. Photos for @lexchron
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#schsl #highschoolfootball #fridaynightlights #playoffs #silverfoxes #southcarolina

07.12.2024 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really want to see this…

06.12.2024 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looked like a Peak Design or one of the countless knock offs.

06.12.2024 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Godspeed to another photojournalist… may you find your peace in the great beyond.

06.12.2024 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Absolutely… we will meet again I'm sure.

04.12.2024 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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