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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...
Video Shows South Carolina Father Dancing Moments Before He Placed Fatal Firework On His Head
While millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, we have to remember that they're small explosives. One South Carolina father accidentally killed himself after placing a firework on his head. The South Carolina father definitely embraced the holiday. He was decked out in a stars and stripes outfit similar...
Charleston Waterkeeper warns of increased bacteria levels post-storms in marshes
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Waterkeeper is monitoring Lowcountry waters after heavy storms earlier in the week impacted our marshes. Fresh saltwater fish is on the menu for the Andreos. "Weather's great," said Cary Andreo, a boater in Charleston. "My dad's in town for a quick trip,...
Bill aims to protect right whales without harming boating industry
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — "For a year-round economy like Myrtle Beach and South Carolina...this would be devastating." That's what Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, had to say about a proposal by NOAA that would limit the speed of 35 feet or greater to ten knots or below until they get around 50 miles off the coast, from November through April, to protect the North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes.
McMaster: More work needed on judicial reform
(The Center Square) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster plans to sign a judicial reform bill but called on lawmakers to make further changes, especially around the state's magistrate judges. "I'm going to sign the bill ... because the status quo is unacceptable, and this bill does change a few things," the Republican governor said during a news conference this week to discuss the state's budget. "But I view it only as the first few steps and hope between now and the time that it...
Moderate drought across the CSRA causing loss of crop for local farmers
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - A stretch of heat and dry weather has put many areas across Georgia and South Carolina into a moderate drought. Leaving many local farmers that rely on the crop, to suffer the consequences. It's been five weeks without a soaking rain. “It's been in the...
South Carolina state park using limited hours during feral hog operation
HOPKINS, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — National Park Service staff will be managing the feral hog population at a South Carolina state park. NPS officials say the work at Congaree National Park will begin Monday, July 8, and run through mid-August, affecting visitor hours. The process includes using firearms, including high-powered rifles, and working during […]
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