Former Gamecock Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

O.J. Murdock, a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans and who also played for USC for two years, was found in his car outside his alma mater, Middleton High School in Tampa, Fla., Monday.

West Columbia Siblings Make National Junior Karate Team

James Sorrells and Tamayah Sorrells made the team after competing at the USA Karate Nationals earlier in July.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Lexington Wildcats Win Midlands' Top Athletic Program

The program's two state championships and three runner-up finishes for the 2011-2012 school year put it at the top in the Midlands.

Readers' Choice: Name Your Favorite Golf Course

We're relaunching Readers' Choice with dozens of new categories, including golf courses.

USC's Matthews Named Columbia Regional MVP

The Lexington native helped lead the Gamecocks baseball team to wins against Clemson in Saturday and Sunday's regional games.

Video: 'Win it 4 Kennedy'

Local video chronicles the relationship between the Lexington Wildcats and the ailing Kennedy Branham as the 'Cats seek a state baseball title in her honor.

Lexington Girls Take Soccer Cup

A pair of Lexington girls' soccer teams squared off for the Palmetto Academy State Cup championship.

Photos: Runners Descend on the Midlands

Thousands take part in the Palmetto Half-Marathon Saturday in Northeast Columbia.

LMC Colon Cancer Challenge Begins Saturday

Hospital fundraising and awareness event will feature bike rides, an 8K, and family fun run.

Football Walk-on Orientation Meeting To Be Held

USC will hold an orientation meeting for all students interested in walking on to the football team.

Live Blog: South Carolina in Capital One Bowl

Watch the game with us and other media outlets and fans.

With Win Over Clemson, USC Ties School Record for Wins

Despite losing the Battle for the Palmetto State, Clemson will play for ACC title.

Board Heaps Praise, Raise on Woodward in Extended Contract

The 11-year head of the Lexington One school system received a 1.7 percent raise, just as other employees did.

Video: Coach Spurrier Bans Columnist

South Carolina's head football coach refuses to talk to media after duel with a reporter from The State.

Spurrier Says Shaw Will Start as Quarterback on Saturday

The sophomore says he's ready to play

USC's Byrd Eligible for Auburn Game on Saturday

NCAA has reinstated Byrd to play

SEC Says Gamecocks Will Be Televised Oct. 1 on CBS

Kickoff against Auburn is slated for 3:30 p.m.

Week 3: Patch Pick 'Em

This week's games

Week 2: Patch Pick 'Em

Jim Poston of Leesville won our Week 1 Pick 'Em with a 24-1 record.

Pep Rally Planned for Friday Afternoon

Coach Steve Spurrier expected to address the crowd

Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church

Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church Men's Open Gym

“Wildcat Night” Kickoff!

Lexington High School Girls Tennis Try Outs

Annual Lexington Wildcat Night

End of Season Challenge Baseball Tournament

Back to School Madness Baseball Tournament

Teen Time: Archery

Zumba

Tae Kwon Do

Jazzercise

Bellydance Intermediate-Advanced

Bellydance Beginner-Intermediate

Aerobics

Lexington County Tennis Courts 9th Annual Sunburn Open Adult Championships

Teen Time: Zumba

C3 Winshape Camp