John A. Carlos II

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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 🔗 below ⬇️

One of the very few times I agree with Mike Pence.

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 title—their first since 1949.
After dropping Game 1, they rallied to take the next two and cap a 19-6-1 season in style.

🏆 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. 📷: Lexington Chronicle 📝: Jacob Phillips #SCHSL #StateChamps

@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

Welcome to the modern era of intellectual property theft.

Is it coming for you next?

Awesome series!

Awesome series!

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.

“Trump'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

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sometimes a picture (or magazine cover) is all you need

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. “Bring your best every night,” Sears said.

Hear me out…

Remembering Constantine Manos (1934–2025) | Magnum Photos Magnum Photos

Godspeed Constantine Manos

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That’s some bad graphic design…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abbeville > Cross, photos from the Class 1A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.

Clinton > Barnwell, photos from the Class 2A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.

🏈🏆 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: 📸 jac2photo.com/HS-Sports/2024…

Own a piece of championship history today!

This is hilarious

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...

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.

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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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Really want to see this…

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

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

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