John A. Carlos II
@jac2photo.bsky.social
I'm a freelance photojournalist, based South Carolina for AP News, Greenville News, Post & Courier, Lexington Chronicle & more. DM to hire for assignments. www.jac2photo.com
Bishopville, SC, celebrated its 4th annual festival this past weekend, honoring the local legend, the Lizard Man. Bishopville was filled with children playing with bubbles and vendors showcasing Lizard Man-themed art and food. The event brought the legend to life for everyone. More at 🔗 below ⬇️
July 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Bishopville, SC, celebrated its 4th annual festival this past weekend, honoring the local legend, the Lizard Man. Bishopville was filled with children playing with bubbles and vendors showcasing Lizard Man-themed art and food. The event brought the legend to life for everyone. More at 🔗 below ⬇️
For the first time in 76 years, Batesburg-Leesville is state champs again.
The Panthers beat Philip Simmons 8-5 at Founders Park to win the Class 2A baseball title—their first since 1949.
After dropping Game 1, they rallied to take the next two and cap a 19-6-1 season in style.
The Panthers beat Philip Simmons 8-5 at Founders Park to win the Class 2A baseball title—their first since 1949.
After dropping Game 1, they rallied to take the next two and cap a 19-6-1 season in style.
June 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
For the first time in 76 years, Batesburg-Leesville is state champs again.
The Panthers beat Philip Simmons 8-5 at Founders Park to win the Class 2A baseball title—their first since 1949.
After dropping Game 1, they rallied to take the next two and cap a 19-6-1 season in style.
The Panthers beat Philip Simmons 8-5 at Founders Park to win the Class 2A baseball title—their first since 1949.
After dropping Game 1, they rallied to take the next two and cap a 19-6-1 season in style.
🏆 Back-to-back champs! Gray Collegiate clinches its 2nd straight state title & first at 4A with a 5-2 win over York. HRs from Maddox Long, Kaley Anderson, & Aspen Boulware sealed the victory, while Makenzie Sease secured the win in relief. 📷: Lexington Chronicle 📝: Jacob Phillips #SCHSL #StateChamps
June 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🏆 Back-to-back champs! Gray Collegiate clinches its 2nd straight state title & first at 4A with a 5-2 win over York. HRs from Maddox Long, Kaley Anderson, & Aspen Boulware sealed the victory, while Makenzie Sease secured the win in relief. 📷: Lexington Chronicle 📝: Jacob Phillips #SCHSL #StateChamps
@oceansideglax takes down @bishopenglandhighschool 12-8 to claim the @schslsports 4A girls lacrosse state championship Friday night under the lights. Congrats to the champs!
#LacrosseChampionship #HighSchoolLax #SouthCarolinaSports #StateChamps #OceansideCollegiate #BishopEngland #girlslacrosse
#LacrosseChampionship #HighSchoolLax #SouthCarolinaSports #StateChamps #OceansideCollegiate #BishopEngland #girlslacrosse
May 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
@oceansideglax takes down @bishopenglandhighschool 12-8 to claim the @schslsports 4A girls lacrosse state championship Friday night under the lights. Congrats to the champs!
#LacrosseChampionship #HighSchoolLax #SouthCarolinaSports #StateChamps #OceansideCollegiate #BishopEngland #girlslacrosse
#LacrosseChampionship #HighSchoolLax #SouthCarolinaSports #StateChamps #OceansideCollegiate #BishopEngland #girlslacrosse
Welcome to the modern era of intellectual property theft.
Is it coming for you next?
Is it coming for you next?
April 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Welcome to the modern era of intellectual property theft.
Is it coming for you next?
Is it coming for you next?
No. 5 Alabama cruised to an 88-68 win over South Carolina, led by Mark Sears’ 22 points. Jacobi Wright led the Gamecocks with 20, but they hit just 3-of-14 from deep. Alabama made 8-of-19 from beyond the arc and shot 55% overall. “Bring your best every night,” Sears said.
January 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
No. 5 Alabama cruised to an 88-68 win over South Carolina, led by Mark Sears’ 22 points. Jacobi Wright led the Gamecocks with 20, but they hit just 3-of-14 from deep. Alabama made 8-of-19 from beyond the arc and shot 55% overall. “Bring your best every night,” Sears said.
Irmo’s 40-year football state title bid ended in a 34-31 loss to Northwestern in the 5A Division II title game. Matthew Fish’s 27-yard field goal sealed the victory. A.J. Brand led Irmo with 319 yards and 4 TDs, while Donovan Murph caught 2 TDs, including the game-tying score.
December 24, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Irmo’s 40-year football state title bid ended in a 34-31 loss to Northwestern in the 5A Division II title game. Matthew Fish’s 27-yard field goal sealed the victory. A.J. Brand led Irmo with 319 yards and 4 TDs, while Donovan Murph caught 2 TDs, including the game-tying score.
Quarterback Aiden Manavian guided Oceanside Collegiate Academy to a 35-17 win over Belton-Honea Path, claiming the Class AAA state championship at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg. The victory secured the Landsharks’ second straight title after winning the Class AA championship last year.
December 24, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Quarterback Aiden Manavian guided Oceanside Collegiate Academy to a 35-17 win over Belton-Honea Path, claiming the Class AAA state championship at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg. The victory secured the Landsharks’ second straight title after winning the Class AA championship last year.
In a 4A title rematch, Westside fell 42-41 to South Florence after a failed 2pt. attempt with under two minutes left. Cutter Woods threw 6 TDs, including a 50 yarder to Chamarryus Bomar late, but the Bruins held on, ending the Rams’ hopes for back-to-back titles and their 29-game winning streak.
December 23, 2024 at 11:52 PM
In a 4A title rematch, Westside fell 42-41 to South Florence after a failed 2pt. attempt with under two minutes left. Cutter Woods threw 6 TDs, including a 50 yarder to Chamarryus Bomar late, but the Bruins held on, ending the Rams’ hopes for back-to-back titles and their 29-game winning streak.
The Silver Foxes secured their 3rd consecutive 5A state title and 8th in 9 years with a 35-21 victory over Summerville. QB Ethan Offing threw for 252 yards and 2 TDs, while WR Boykin Bickley had 7 catches for 149 yards and 2 scores. Head coach Tom Knotts, now with 16 career championships.
December 23, 2024 at 10:22 PM
The Silver Foxes secured their 3rd consecutive 5A state title and 8th in 9 years with a 35-21 victory over Summerville. QB Ethan Offing threw for 252 yards and 2 TDs, while WR Boykin Bickley had 7 catches for 149 yards and 2 scores. Head coach Tom Knotts, now with 16 career championships.
Abbeville > Cross, photos from the Class 1A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.
December 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Abbeville > Cross, photos from the Class 1A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.
Clinton > Barnwell, photos from the Class 2A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.
December 23, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Clinton > Barnwell, photos from the Class 2A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.
The Silver Foxes move on to the title game after beating the Spartanburg Vikings. Dutch Fork will play Summerville for the 5A - D1 State Championship next Friday in Orangeburg, S.C. Photos for @lexchron
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December 7, 2024 at 3:48 PM
The Silver Foxes move on to the title game after beating the Spartanburg Vikings. Dutch Fork will play Summerville for the 5A - D1 State Championship next Friday in Orangeburg, S.C. Photos for @lexchron
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Sellers finished with 166 rushing yards and 164 passing yards, bouncing back from a costly interception earlier in the fourth quarter to drive the team to victory. “He’s a magician, man,” said linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr.
December 2, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Sellers finished with 166 rushing yards and 164 passing yards, bouncing back from a costly interception earlier in the fourth quarter to drive the team to victory. “He’s a magician, man,” said linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr.
LaNorris Sellers led South Carolina to a thrilling 17-14 victory over Clemson, scoring a 20-yard touchdown run with just over a minute left. This win marked the Gamecocks’ sixth straight and fourth against a ranked opponent this season.
December 2, 2024 at 7:16 AM
LaNorris Sellers led South Carolina to a thrilling 17-14 victory over Clemson, scoring a 20-yard touchdown run with just over a minute left. This win marked the Gamecocks’ sixth straight and fourth against a ranked opponent this season.
If we get in we might just bring the whole damn train! Party in the back in the Cockaboose!
Photo courtesy of SEC Shorts #secshorts #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #gamecocks #southcarolina
Photo courtesy of SEC Shorts #secshorts #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #gamecocks #southcarolina
November 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM
If we get in we might just bring the whole damn train! Party in the back in the Cockaboose!
Photo courtesy of SEC Shorts #secshorts #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #gamecocks #southcarolina
Photo courtesy of SEC Shorts #secshorts #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #gamecocks #southcarolina
In a job interview with @seandelliot.bsky.social, he noted my lack of sports photography experience could affect my chances. A couple of years later, sports photography is now my primary what I capture. While I enjoy it, I wish for more variety & additional job opportunities.
November 25, 2024 at 6:41 PM
In a job interview with @seandelliot.bsky.social, he noted my lack of sports photography experience could affect my chances. A couple of years later, sports photography is now my primary what I capture. While I enjoy it, I wish for more variety & additional job opportunities.
The win over the Terriers marked a milestone for Shane Beamer, matching Steve Spurrier for the most victories in the first four seasons at USC. Beamer’s career win total now stands at 28, with one game remaining. @lexchron #spursup #gamecocks #gamecockfb #secfootball
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November 25, 2024 at 2:46 AM
The win over the Terriers marked a milestone for Shane Beamer, matching Steve Spurrier for the most victories in the first four seasons at USC. Beamer’s career win total now stands at 28, with one game remaining. @lexchron #spursup #gamecocks #gamecockfb #secfootball
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The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes secured a commanding 42-14 home playoff victory over the Boiling Springs Bulldogs on Friday night, advancing in the SCHSL 5A Division football playoffs. Photos for Lexington Chronicle #schsl #highschoolfootball #fridaynightlights #playoffs #silverfoxes #southcarolina
November 25, 2024 at 2:33 AM
The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes secured a commanding 42-14 home playoff victory over the Boiling Springs Bulldogs on Friday night, advancing in the SCHSL 5A Division football playoffs. Photos for Lexington Chronicle #schsl #highschoolfootball #fridaynightlights #playoffs #silverfoxes #southcarolina
As an addendum to this article, I was able to capture this photo at a GOP election night watch party of S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson R-S.C. calls candidates at Tin Roof in Columbia, S.C., on November 5, 2024.For @latest-from-south-carolina-SCdailygazette.flipboard.com.ap.brid.gy
November 21, 2024 at 7:47 PM
As an addendum to this article, I was able to capture this photo at a GOP election night watch party of S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson R-S.C. calls candidates at Tin Roof in Columbia, S.C., on November 5, 2024.For @latest-from-south-carolina-SCdailygazette.flipboard.com.ap.brid.gy
Gilbert rolled past Lower Richland 41-20 in the SCHSL playoffs Friday. QB Cooper James threw three TDs, and Chandler Guthrie scored three times. Next up: Bishop England. Photos for @lexchron #schsl #playoffs #highschoolfootball
November 21, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Gilbert rolled past Lower Richland 41-20 in the SCHSL playoffs Friday. QB Cooper James threw three TDs, and Chandler Guthrie scored three times. Next up: Bishop England. Photos for @lexchron #schsl #playoffs #highschoolfootball
With 1 min. left in the 4th quarter and trailing by 3pts, the Gamecocks marched 70 yards to score the go-ahead touchdown with just 15 sec. remaining. A late sack and INT secured the victory over the Tigers. Photos for @lexchron #spursup #gamecocks #gamecockfb #secfootball #sec
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November 18, 2024 at 5:35 PM
With 1 min. left in the 4th quarter and trailing by 3pts, the Gamecocks marched 70 yards to score the go-ahead touchdown with just 15 sec. remaining. A late sack and INT secured the victory over the Tigers. Photos for @lexchron #spursup #gamecocks #gamecockfb #secfootball #sec
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