SOUTH CAROLINA STATE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HOSTS ALABAMA A&M ON SUNDAY

Article by Karen M. Carty
Orangeburg,SC--South Carolina State hosts Alabama A&M in a 1 p.m. game on Sunday. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off a tough 70-50 loss at UNC Greensboro on Thursday. In that game, SC State shot 31.7 percent (19-of-60) for the game, was outrebounded 44-43 and had 26 turnovers. Jahmia Bradley and Kourtney Williams each had a team-high 10 points, while Jasmine Coleman led the defense with seven rebounds, four blocks and three steals.
 
Alabama A&M – also called the Lady Bulldogs – is still in search of its first win of the season and is currently 0-7. AAMU's latest loss was an 88-64 defeat by East Tennessee State last Saturday.  On the season, Brittany Strickland leads the team in scoring with 17.6 points and rebounding with 4.3 rebounds per game. Alganese Gatson is also averaging 4.3 rebounds per contest.
 
Last Meeting: SC State and Alabama A&M faced off last season in Huntsville, Ala. with AAMU coming out with an 81-78 win.  Kourtney Williams led SC State with a game-high 23 points. Brittany Strickland poured in a team-high 21 points for AAMU.
 
Birthday Performance: Junior forward Jasmine Coleman celebrated her 21^st birthday with a big performance on the court on Thursday at UNCG. She matched her career-high in rebounds with seven (team-high) and set a new career mark with four blocked shots (team-high). She also added seven points and three steals to her performance.
 
Looking Ahead: SC State closes out the year with three games, two at home and one on the road. The Lady Bulldogs host Jacksonville State on Dec. 16 (6 p.m.) and College of Charleston on Dec. 28 (4 p.m.) and they travel to Clemson on Dec. 21 (2 p.m.).

Camden man dies after shooting involving a U.S. Marshal

Camden-A Camden man died on Friday after a shooting involving a U.S. Marshal in Kershaw County. Officers were serving a warrant to Joseph Glenn Folsom on Blue Heron Lane near Lake Wateree when Folsom was shot. A full autopsy was scheduled for today. Investigators are still investigating the shooting. 

Cavorting in a wake and staying shipshape

Article posted by South Carolina Gazette. Photo by Amanda Nalley
Myrtle Beach-Even though these dolphins look like they are close to the very large ship, they frequently ‘bow-ride’ or ‘surf’ the bow wakes of vessels both large and small. Scientists say they may be using the propulsion to get where they are going faster. Dolphins show a high degree of intelligence and have a wide range of vocalizations. They often hunt together and will even take care of an injured pod-member. Scientists say two males of the same age often form a lifelong bond and will spend the majority of their time together, helping each other to find food and mates? Inshore dolphins live in small social groups of around 10 individuals; while offshore dolphins form larger groups of 10-100. Wildlife Experts say, "When on the water, please try to observe them from a distance of at least 50 yards."