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Scout Motors Factory Construction Update
Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!. The construction of Scout Motors‘ new production center in Blythewood, South Carolina, is making significant strides. This state-of-the-art facility, announced in March 2023, promises to create over 4,000 jobs and produce 200,000 vehicles annually. Recent updates highlight the progress made since the first steel beams were erected in May, showcasing advancements across the entire site.
Health U: Summer Fun Safety, Urgent Care vs. ER
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Do you ever feel like you only get sick on the weekends or when your primary doctor isn’t available?. Dr. Jared Stone with Lexington Medical Center is here to discuss when you should go the urgent care versus the ER---and common summertime illnesses you want to be aware of.
Record high temperatures in jeopardy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence tied a high-temperature record yesterday of 103 degrees and Lumberton broke their 101-degree record when they also reported 103 degrees as the peak temperature. That was Lumberton’s first record of the year and today is also the first excessive heat warning of 2024....
Walter Edgar's Journal: How Jewish entrepreneurs built economy and community in Upcountry South Carolina
This week we will be talking with Diane Vecchio about her book, Peddlers, Merchants, and Manufacturers: How Jewish Entrepreneurs Built Economy and Community in Upcountry South Carolina (2024, USC Press). In the book, Diane examines the diverse economic experiences of Jews who settled in Upcountry (now called Upstate) South Carolina....
Binding Ties’ 13th Back to School Giveaway kicks off July 28th
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A local non-profit is hosting its annual back to school giveaway to help kids start the school year off right!. Binding Ties’ 13th Back to School Giveaway is from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 at The Masters Hands Salon at 1700 Decker Blvd., Suite C.
2 residents seek medical attention for hot temps at Columbia senior high rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Seniors at a high-rise senior living facility in Columbia were suffering from the heat after their air conditioning was out for several days. On Monday, the system that cools all of Christopher Towers on Devine Street went out. Until the Fourth of July, as many as 95 of the building’s tenants had been staying in hotels to cool off.
#STRecruiting: At least one major #Gamecocks target set to come off the board Friday
SAF JaDon Blair (6-4 180) of Winston-Salem made his decision from a list consisting of USC, Viginia Tech, Louisville, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Florida State and Penn State. He made official visits to each of the schools. The Gamecocks may not be the choice for Blair, but he certainly felt...
The journey of Julian Phillips has taken him from Blythewood to the Windy City
COLUMBIA, S.C. — He developed into a 5-star prospect after many hours in the Blythewood gymnasium. Julian Phillips finished his high school career at Link Prep in Branson, Missouri, before spending one year at Tennessee. After earning SEC All-Freshman honors for the Volunteers, Julian declared for the NBA Draft...
Nighttime lane closures begin Monday in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - As part of its project to improve Highway 41, Charleston County officials have announced temporary nighttime lane closures starting Monday. Charleston County will temporarily be closing lanes on Dingle Road at the U.S. 17 intersection to allow for the widening of Dingle Road to provide a dedicated left turning lane and a combination right and through lane.
Grand Strand, Pee Dee to see nearly $90M in state aid with start of new fiscal year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Millions of dollars in state aid is headed to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee that will help pay for new police gear, improve college campuses and upgrade aging infrastructure systems. The state’s $40 billion budget, which went into affect on July 1, directs...
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