SUMMARY: South Carolina softball’s first-year head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard was named national Coach of the Year by D1Softball. She led the Gamecocks to a program-best 44-17 record, their first NCAA Super Regional appearance since 2018, and their first winning SEC record since 2018. The team set or tied five program records, including runs, RBIs, walks, doubles, and fielding percentage, while achieving a strong schedule and multiple series wins over top-ranked opponents. Individually, Arianna Rodi and Quincee Lilio set new records for walks, with Rodi also breaking the home run record. This marked Woodard’s sixth coaching season and third straight NCAA appearance.

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SUMMARY: A local brewery owner, James Browning, veteran and founder of Challenge Accepted Challenge Returned, honors fallen veterans at Over The Horizon Brewing. The nonprofit shares veterans’ stories and memorabilia to keep their memories alive and foster community reflection on their sacrifices. Browning, a 22-year Army veteran, uses these stories to gain perspective and bring light to difficult experiences. Patrons can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, learn about heroes, and receive challenge coins as tokens of appreciation. The group also hosts events like a veterans’ ride and a 5K to support veteran suicide prevention, aiming to unite and inspire intellectual curiosity about veterans’ lives.

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