Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a game against South Carolina in Atlanta on Aug. 31 ...

Those looking forward to a cool down during the season may have to take the brunt of the heat for a little while longer.

South Carolina can afford the income tax cut for now thanks to its booming economy and population, which has grown by 1.5 million people since 2000 to a total of 5.5 million residents.