South Carolina

South Carolina is mentioned in several recent news articles. In 1998, it was the location near which treasure hunter Tommy Thompson discovered the 'Ship of Gold.' Thompson was recently released from prison after serving a decade for refusing to reveal the location of remaining gold coins from that shipwreck. South Carolina is also referenced in the context of women's college basketball, as the South Carolina Gamecocks were ranked among the top teams in the final AP Top 25 poll before March Madness. The state itself is not directly involved in the legal cases surrounding Pam Bondi's subpoena or the New York lawyer charged with extortion, but these cases are part of the broader national news landscape. The state's relevance stems from its historical connection to the shipwreck discovery and its current prominence in college sports.