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Sumter Police Department investigating after 2 teens found shot in hotel room
SUMTER, S.C. — The Sumter Police Department is investigating after two teens were found shot in a hotel room. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) According to authorities, officers responded to the Sumter Palmetto Inn on North Washington Street in Sumter, South Carolina regarding a shooting at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23.
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the use of technology increases in our day-to-day lives, so does the need for online security. Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC (“Kick”), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
Motel employee helps save woman being strangled in front of kids
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Rembert man allegedly forced himself into a woman's motel room and tried to strangle her in front of their children. Deputies say they arrested Thomer Robinson, 23, of Sumter after they responded to the motel near North Main Street just before 1:30 a.m. on August 23 for a report of domestic violence.
South Carolina basketball alum goes off for new career high in WNBA
South Carolina basketball alum Kamilla Cardoso had the start of her professional career delayed by a shoulder injury, but now that she has 22 games under her belt, the two-time National Champion is coming into her own as a WNBA rookie. On Friday night, Cardoso and her Chicago Sky team...
USC ends teacher-training program on ‘culturally relevant’ K-12 lessons, citing funding issues
COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina is ending a teacher-training program that sought to improve Black students’ success in school by incorporating their life experiences in classroom lessons. The governing board for the state’s largest university system voted Friday to end the Center for the Education and Equity of African American Students — a […]
USC Outlines Bold Vision for Columbia Campus
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the school’s Columbia campus. USC Next was developed in collaboration with Sasaki Associates design firm and provides...
The University of South Carolina says it's a free speech issue
COLUMBIA — A social media message circulating among University of South Carolina alumni is criticizing the state’s largest university system for allowing a student event featuring a pair of controversial far-right political provocateurs, including the founder of the Proud Boys. In response, a college spokesman said allowing the...
VARSITY FOOTBALL OPENS UP THE SEASON HOSTING WHITE KNOLL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH
Varsity Football opens up their 2024 season Saturday, August 24th @ Zemp Stadium. The Bulldogs will be hosting the Timberwolves of White Knoll in a non region game. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm and tickets can be purchased online by scanning the qr code. There will be limited cash tickets at the gate that can be purchased as well, both cash & online tickets are $7.00.
"They don't want to be tracked": Midlands see increase in number of homeless families
Lexington County (WACH) — A growing homeless crisis is becoming more mainstream in the Midlands, spotlighting not only the growing number of people facing poverty but also the struggles of a more hidden community. However, the hiding places of certain people are beginning to become clear as families from Richland to Lexington County start to call out for help. "They don't want to be counted and they don't want to be tracked," said President of Homeless No More, Dr. Lila Anna Sauls.
Spokesdog Contest Underway: Your Dog Could Be the Face of Columbia Craft’s Bark Brew
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) and Columbia Craft Brewery have teamed up for an exciting Spokesdog Contest to find the perfect canine face for Columbia Craft’s seasonal release, Bark Brew. Dog owners across the Midlands can enter their furry friends into the contest by registering online at gogophotocontest.com/barkbrew from July 18 through August 31. Participants can upload a photo and a short biography of their dog, and the public will vote to choose the winning pup, whose image and story will grace the label of this year’s Bark Brew.
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