I love a Clemson grad that moves to a neighborhood right by USC campus and then tries to bitch and control everything to his own specifications
man would stare you in the eye, stir his coffee, and then leave his spoon on the counter i had just waxed
You guys should have witnessed how Jakey Knotts used to act in the Senate building during session if you think that's despicable
the real power move was him ordering rwanada but me grinding whatever the fuck beans i decided he was getting
Just imagine an old white guy sending pages on non-stop runs for Diet Pepsi to throw down his gullet while he sat in the corner and farted and said the most racist, mysognistic shit you could imagine about Nikki Haley
Between him and Lee Bright I figured out really quickly I didn't have any interest in being part of the SC Republican Party. I will give credit to Wes Hayes though, who was who I actually worked for. He was a good dude.
I’m pretty sure the dude on the right has murdered someone. They might want to interview him about the murders of Paul and Maggie.
My HS (Saluda) had dominated all competition so far until last night. Ranked #3 in 2A. Played a team from Georgia with Connor Shaw’s brother coaching and got beat 63-7 49-0 at halftime. I think a couple other SC schools got smoked by GA schools last night from what I heard on the high school sports report
south carolina continuing to follow in florida's footsteps by having a former player in trouble for murder (or at least attempted murder in this case)
Need a c/p on this, getting paywalled. (About Bierkeller brewery opening brick and mortar) https://www.postandcourier.com/free...cle_45583514-1f11-11ec-b7d2-33f536aee110.html
Article about how baseball first came to SC and the first organized teams in Columbia. Names included Fireflies and Columbia Ugly Team. First organized baseball in Cola was played on UofSC campus Columbia History Buff Researching and sharing topics on the unique history of Columbia, SC. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 First Pitch – Baseball During Reconstruction Spoiler A look at baseball during its earliest years in Columbia including the city’s first organized game, the first games at the State Fair, and some of the early amateur teams in South Carolina’s capital city. by Paul Armstrong Prior to the Civil War, there was at least a basic awareness of baseball in South Carolina, and the newspapers around the state reported on the northern clubs playing the “national game”.1,26,47 However, those in the Palmetto State who had the time and resources primarily pursued other leisure activities such as marksmanship, archery, horse racing, fives (similar to handball), boxing, wrestling, etc. If baseball was played in the state before the war, it was probably in informal, pick-up games and not between organized teams. The Civil War gave South Carolinians direct exposure to the game of baseball in several ways.13 Some soldiers from the state who were interned in Union POW camps learned the game from their captors and experienced it firsthand as part of their outdoor exercise routine.29 Others, who served as guards at certain Confederate prisons, witnessed the game being played by the northern soldiers held there.13 Also, South Carolina residents who lived in the Union occupied areas of Beaufort county observed regular matches between baseball clubs comprised of northern soldiers.27 But organized baseball did not come to the state capital until after the war was over. Contemporary newspaper articles indicate that the game arrived here in response to a challenge by northern troops occupying Columbia during Reconstruction. Union Prisoners Playing Baseball at Salisbury, NC Drawing by Otto Boetticher Image Courtesy of Library of Congress According to the Daily Phoenix, the city’s primary newspaper during Reconstruction, the first baseball game between organized clubs in Columbia took place late in the summer of 1867.8 The 5th US Artillery arrived from Fort Monroe, VA in June of 1867 and joined the occupation forces garrisoned in Columbia.14 A baseball team, named the Phil Sheridan Base Ball Club, was formed within the artillery unit’s ranks and practiced regularly on the University Green which was also being used at the time as a military parade ground. This club placed an ad in the Daily Phoenix inviting the men of Columbia to play friendly games of baseball.5 In response, four adult baseball clubs were formed in Columbia that year by local citizens. These were the Chicora Base Ball Club, Columbia Base Ball Club, Palmetto Base Ball Club, and University Base Ball Club.2,6,7 The newspaper reported that “the maiden game of base ball in Columbia” was played between the Phil Sheridan and Chicora clubs on September 9 from 2:15 to 6:15 PM on the University Green. The military club won by a score of 82 runs to 29.8,44 The lopsided score apparently did not discourage the Chicoras who agreed to future contests versus the Phil Sheridans. Over the next two months, the Phil Sheridan and Chicora clubs played a series of five games with the military club winning all but one.30,10,11,45 The Chicoras finally achieved a victory over the military team in the fourth matchup on October 31 by a decisive score of 89-51.11 Box Score of Columbia's First Baseball Game The Daily Phoenix, September 10, 1867, page 2, column 6 Other games were played that year among the local teams on at least three baseball fields around the city. The Phil Sheridan and University Clubs used the University Green along Green Street as home field, while the Columbia Club’s home ground was near the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Depot in the northeastern part of the city. The Chicora Club maintained a field behind the South Carolina Railroad Depot on Gervais Street. The fact that these were organized clubs is evidenced by the facts that they were managed by officers and directors and held regular off-field meetings.2,3,7,16,18,32 University Green Red oval on this map excerpt shows field where many early baseball games were played. 1872 Bird's Eye View Map of Columbia by Camille N. Drie Also in 1867, Columbia’s first two youth baseball teams were formed. These were the Richland and Columbia, Jr. clubs who played their first game against each other on October 22. This first ‘little league’ game was won by Columbia Jr. by a margin of four runs.4 Beyond 1867, baseball continued to grow in popularity among players and fans. Additional teams were formed, and games became more common in subsequent years especially during holidays and special events. Fourth of July celebrations began to feature baseball games along with the traditional picnics and fireworks.15,28,48 Other events also began to include baseball games in their activities. The 1871 South Carolina State Fair featured two baseball games played on the infield of the racetrack adjacent to the fairgrounds on Upper Street (now Elmwood Avenue). The first was played at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 8, by two local teams, the R. E. Lee and Alert Baseball Clubs. By a score of 23-14, the Alerts won what was possibly the first team sport contest featured at the State Fair.49 The second game, between the local Palmetto Club and the Mutual Club of the military garrison, began at 11:00 AM on Thursday and was halted after five innings by a rainstorm.50 It was completed on Friday and the Mutuals were victorious. The winning club in each game was awarded a $10 prize by the fair association.42 The sport continued to grow during the Reconstruction Era as local and military clubs continued to be formed while some came and went. At least six military clubs, eight local adult clubs, and three youth clubs existed at various times between 1867 and 1877. Local Columbia clubs also began to host and travel for games against teams in other towns and cities around the state. Some of these intercity games were against teams like the Orange of Orangeburg, the Klu Klux of Winnsboro, the Athletics of Aiken, the Etiwans of Charleston, and others. This intercity competition continued beyond Reconstruction into the 1880s and 1890s but on an inconsistent basis. These teams and competitions waxed and waned depending on several factors such as financial means, player commitment, inconsistent management, etc. Columbia’s local teams were primarily amateur and were composed of part-time players who held other means of livelihood. There were, however, some occasional semi-professional exceptions where a team would compensate one or two players. The primarily amateur nature of the game continued until 1892 when the Columbia Baseball Association formed Columbia’s first professional team and led the effort to start the first minor league involving South Carolina clubs. Sources “The American Game of Base Ball.” The Charleston Daily Courier, April 19, 1859, page 1, column 7. “Attention, Palmetto Base Ball Club.” The Daily Phoenix, November 3, 1867, page 2, column 3. "Attention, Alert Base Ball Club." 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The Daily Phoenix, November 6, 1872, page 2, column 5. “Match Game of Base Ball.” The Daily Phoenix, September 8, 1867, page 2, column 6. “Match Game of Base Ball.” The Daily Phoenix, November 8, 1867, page 2, column 6. “Our New York Correspondence.” The Charleston Mercury, August 27, 1860, page 1, column 5. “Out-Door Sports and Pastimes.” The Abbeville Press and Banner, August 13, 1858, page 5, column 4. “Scraps.” The Newberry Weekly Herald, July 5, 1871, page 2, column 5. “The State Fair.” The Daily Phoenix, November 9, 1871, page 2, column 3. "The State Fair." The Daily Phoenix, November 10, 1871, page 2, column 2. “Tribute of Respect.” The Daily Phoenix, October 8, 1867, page 3, column 2. Posted by Paul Armstrong at 10:28 PM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest 2 comments: John SherrerApril 1, 2021 at 10:51 AM Paul - Your research never disappoints! Thank you for delving into this fascinating aspect of Columbia's past-just in time for the season! 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hell the only heat i've seen mcmaster take from the unwashed masses of our state is when he closed the lakes during the early stages of Covid.
How did Jim Hodges get elected that one time? I guess that was back when Bill Clinton made Democrats more middle of the road
we have had 30 years of "Dems are destroying the country" propaganda from the Limbaugh types since that time.