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South Carolina reports 9 violations

The University of South Carolina reports it had nine NCAA secondary violations between January and June.

The school said Thursday only one infraction was considered the more serious Level I violation. That involved an athletic department staffer betting dinner on a game not involving South Carolina. That violation goes to the NCAA for review.

The other eight were Level II violations, which are processed by the Southeastern Conference.

South Carolina said all requests to restore eligibility to those involved were granted.

The school also reported five positive tests for marijuana from the 207 drug tests performed in the past six months. The NCAA conducted six other tests on athletes. The school says those were negative.

Moss buys 50 percent of truck team

All-Pro receiver Randy Moss is now a NASCAR team owner, announcing Thursday he's purchased 50 percent of a Truck Series team.

Randy Moss Motorsports will make its debut on July 19 at Kentucky Speedway with Willie Allen driving the No. 81 Chevrolet. The number was changed from 46 to reflect Moss' NFL jersey number.

Moss has been eyeing entering NASCAR for some time, but said he decided to buy half of Morgan-Dollar Motorsports rather than build a team from the ground up.

Moss wants the team to eventually move up to the premier Sprint Cup Series.

Booster Club accepting members

The Gaffney High Football Booster Club is accepting new members. The membership levels include the Warrior for $200 and Chief's Council for $500.

Warrior members receive two hospitality room passes, priority parking for home games, name in football program and the option to purchase away game tickets.

Chief's Council members also receive two Booster Club golf shirts, a jacket, name placed on billboard at stadium entrance and home or office wall plaque.

Booster Club applications can be picked up at The Ledger.

4H to host golf tournament

Each year South Carolina 4-H hosts a golf tournament to raise money for statewide youth development programs. This year the tournament will be held at Mid-Carolina Country Club located in Newberry County on Tuesday, September 9. Registration begins at 12:30, with a shotgun start at 1:30 and a dinner reception and awards at 5:30.

Businesses as well as individuals have the opportunity to sponsor the tournament at the $1,000 and $2,000 levels, sponsor a hole for $400, sponsor a team of four for $340, or register as an individual player for $85. All players will receive free drinks on the course as well as dinner after the tournament.

The tournament will be played in a Captain's Choice format. Mulligans are $5 each, with a limit of three per player.

This event is always full of fun, whether you are an experienced golfer or just learning to play. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to join in the fun please contact Cherokee County Clemson Extension at 864-489-3141 ext. 115 to request a brochure and registration form.