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Sen. Tim Scott now longest-serving African American senator at start of 119th Congress

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www.abccolumbia.com – ABC Team – 2025-01-09 14:15:00

SUMMARY: Republican U.S. Senator Tim Scott made history as the longest-serving African American senator since his appointment in 2012. Currently 59, he was appointed by then-Gov. Nikki Haley after Sen. Jim DeMint’s resignation. In 2025, the Senate will feature the highest number of Black senators, including Scott, Raphael Warnock, Cory Booker, Angela Alsobrooks, and Lisa Blunt Rochester, the latter two being the first Black women to serve simultaneously. As the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee, Scott aims to help Americans achieve the American Dream and restore opportunities for all.

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Chase Hunter’s 20 Points and Dagger Three Lift Clemson 78-75 at Pitt

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www.abccolumbia.com – Clemson Communciations – 2025-01-18 16:15:00

SUMMARY: Clemson University men’s basketball earned a 78-75 overtime victory at Pittsburgh, with Chase Hunter leading the team with 20 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 14 seconds left. Ian Schieffelin contributed a double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds), while Jaeden Zackery added 16 points. Chauncey Wiggins scored 11 points, and Dillon Hunter provided 10 points and six assists off the bench. Clemson led by as much as 14 points, but Pittsburgh tied the game to force overtime. Clemson outscored Pittsburgh 12-9 in the extra period, and their 14 three-pointers tied for eighth in program history.

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For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-01-17 15:34:00

SUMMARY: Callie Goodwin, a small business owner from Columbia, S.C., demonstrates support for TikTok outside the Supreme Court amidst a potential ban on the app due to national security concerns. The court’s ruling mandates that TikTok’s Chinese parent company must sell the platform by January 19 or face a ban starting January 10. This uncertainty is troubling many influencers and small business owners who rely on TikTok for income. Comedian Terrell Wade and others express confusion and disappointment over the situation, fearing the impact on their livelihoods. While the Biden administration won’t enforce the ban immediately, the future remains uncertain for users and creators alike.

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Dawn Staley make’s history as highest paid college women’s basketball coach

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www.abccolumbia.com – Tiffany Rigby – 2025-01-17 10:21:00

SUMMARY: South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley has made history by receiving a contract extension through the 2029-2030 season, making her the highest-paid college women’s basketball coach ever. The contract includes a starting salary of $4 million, a $500,000 signing bonus, and annual raises, totaling approximately $25.25 million. Staley has significantly impacted the program since 2008, leading the team to six NCAA Final Fours and securing numerous player honors. She expressed gratitude for the support from the university and community, highlighting the achievements as a collective effort in advancing women’s basketball.

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