The College of Charleston basketball team has cracked Associated Press’ Top 25 for the first time in 20 years. The Cougars ranked No. 23 with 116 points from 61 AP voters in the AP Top 25 poll that was released Jan. 2.
Meanwhile, the USC Gamecocks were ranked No. 1 in AP’s Top 25 for women’s basketball.
“I think everyone was really excited and proud of this team and what we’ve accomplished so far,” said College of Charleston guard Ryan Larson. “The hard work is paying off, and it’s such a rewarding feeling. There’s still so much left for us to accomplish this season.”
The team currently has one of the nation’s longest win streaks at 13 games and is the first Colonial Athletic Association in the Top 25 since 1987.
In other headlines:
Charleston attorney found dead in his home. Well-known Charleston defense attorney David Aylor was found dead in his home Monday morning. The cause of death is pending. No foul play is suspected, according to the county coroner.
S.C. was hot spot destination for movers in 2022. North American Van Lines’ annual migration map found that South Carolina has the highest percentage of customers moving into its borders by a 2-to-1 margin. A total of 66% of movers came into the state, while 34% moved out. The Charleston area was the top pick for many of the movers.
Children’s museum gets a new director. The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry appointed Karen Coltrane as the new executive director. She replaced Nichole Myles, who left earlier this year and is dedicated to helping the organization find some new footing, she said.
Lowcountry artists paint the town. A mural-painting business, mainly based in Charleston and Columbia, is painting bright and creative murals for visitors and residents to enjoy. Girls Who Paint Murals has painted over 50 murals in the past year since it started.
Breeze Airways to offer discounted specials from Charleston. Breeze Airways is offering low fares for the slower traveling season from Charleston to 16 locations. One way flights to New York, New Orleans or Florida are as low as $39. Other locations include Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Connecticut.
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