www.abccolumbia.com – Noah Chast – 2025-02-11 17:58:00

SUMMARY: Soda City FC, a semi-pro soccer team based in Columbia, SC, has been crowned National Champions for the second consecutive season after defeating FC Folsom 4-2 in the fall UPSL Championship in California. The team remained undefeated throughout the regular season and is the first among 500 clubs to win back-to-back championships. Coach Debola Ogunseye highlighted the team’s unprecedented achievement, while forward Rauf Salisfu praised their experience. The cultural diversity within the team fosters a familial bond. With their victory, Soda City FC now prepares for a match against professional team Carolina Core FC and is exploring a women’s team in the Midlands.

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-02-11 11:06:00

SUMMARY: Pope Francis strongly criticized the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans, emphasizing that such actions degrade the dignity of migrants. In a letter to U.S. bishops, he highlighted the biblical basis for compassion towards migrants and cautioned against equating illegal status with criminality. Francis countered Vice President JD Vance’s defense of the deportation program, emphasizing that Christian love should embrace all individuals, not just those close to home. This marks a continuation of Francis’s advocacy for migrants, as he previously condemned Trump’s policies and stressed the need for nations to offer refuge in light of various crises.

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-02-11 06:30:58

SUMMARY: Clemson University architecture students presented innovative ideas for the future of the Georgetown Port to the county council, emphasizing the importance of connectivity within the city. The port, given to the county by the State Ports Authority in 2023, offers a unique opportunity for community engagement. Students proposed various uses, including extending the Harbor Walk, creating a port museum, and developing recreational spaces like an amphitheater. Council Chairman Clinton Elliot welcomed the students’ insights, highlighting the need to attract and retain younger generations in Georgetown. Discussions around the port’s development are ongoing, but progress remains in its early stages.

There is a positive outlook on the future of Georgetown County, especially with the loss faced in December of 2024 after the 90-year-old International Paper Mill announced its closing. While the paper mill closes, the Georgetown County Council is just getting started on possible ideas for both that property and the Georgetown Port.

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