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Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time...
Teen Arrested After Mother Found Dead With Children on South Carolina Road
A shocking incident in Summerville, South Carolina has stunned the community. A teenager has been arrested following the discovery of a tragic scene where a mother was found dead alongside her small children on the side of the road near a local Walmart. Details of the Incident. The gruesome discovery...
10 vacationers displaced after late-night dryer fire in Forestbrook
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A dryer fire in the Forestbrook area left 10 vacationers displaced on Sunday. Horry County Fire Rescue was called to a multi-unit residential building on Harbour Lights Drive in the Forestbrook community area. An isolated dryer fire was put out once crews arrived. Water damage...
Young weightlifter from Summerville sets sights on 2028 Olympics
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Getting to the pinnacle takes a good mix. You need to be grounded in reality but you also have to shoot for the stars. That is the formula JJ Williams, a young weightlifter with dreams of going to the Olympics, is following. "I believe I...
TODAY IN HISTORY: Tornadoes touch down in Myrtle Beach in 2001
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Today marks 23 years since the most famous tornado to ever strike the Myrtle Beach area. During the late afternoon hours of July 6th, 2001, a supercell thunderstorm developed along the Grand Strand coastline. At 4:30 PM, a tornado formed and cut a two mile long path down the beach from 2nd Avenue North down to near Springmaid Pier. The tornado finally dissipated near the Myrtle Beach International Airport.
Marion man charged after shooting into vehicles, multiple homes in June
MARION, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marion man is facing felony charges stemming from a June 10 shooting incident where multiple homes and vehicles were damaged, police said on Saturday. Ryan James Brigmon, 32, was arrested by city police on Tuesday. Authorities said he was involved in an exchange of gunfire in the 900 block of […]
Sumter police say missing 29-year-old woman has been located
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - The Sumter Police Department posted on Facebook Friday its officers were searching for a missing 29-year-old woman. On Saturday morning, the department updated the post and said Nadia Johnson had been located. Family members contacted the department because they were concerned about her well-being. When officers...
Charleston Airport Calls on Fort Worth-Based Paslay Group for Expansion Project
Paslay Group this week announced its latest Executive Program Management engagement, assisting Charleston International Airport’s expansion and Terminal Development Program. The airport, South Carolina’s busiest having served a record 6.2 million passengers in 2023, is located about 12 miles northwest of downtown Charleston and is served by American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, Breeze Airways, and Jet Blue, in addition to several smaller airlines.
One victim released from the hospital following a fatal shooting Friday
CHARLESTON COUNTY S.C. (WCIV) — One of the three victims in the fatal Bridgeview apartment shooting Friday night has been released from the hospital. Three people were shot during the incident, two adults and one teenager. One victim was an adult male pronounced dead at the scene. The second...
New Florence 1 school to offer mental health services to elementary students
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence 1 Schools is launching a new academy to serve students who are living and dealing with mental-health issues. When Compass Academy opens this fall, it will be the first in the district to add elementary students to the program. For the last two decades, the district has offered mental health […]
South Carolina Basketball: Preseason Disregard Despite Stellar Previous Season Performance
South Carolina Gamecocks basketball team, despite previous success, is facing a lack of preseason media attention and buzz for the upcoming season. South Carolina finished with a 26-7 record last season, matching a program-high for wins. 12 out of 16 SEC teams are included in ESPN's bracketology, but South Carolina...
5-star wide receiver includes South Carolina football among list of top suitors
South Carolina football has two wide receivers committed in the class of 2025. The first pledge of the cycle came from Jayden Sellers, the younger brother of starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and the speedy in-state prospect is knocking on the door of a 4-star rating. The second was another receiver....
2024 Coastal Carolina Volleyball Schedule: Dates, Opponents, and Venue Details
Coastal Carolina volleyball head coach Steve Loeswick has unveiled the 2024 schedule, consisting of 11 non-conference games and 16 Sun Belt Conference matches. The Chanticleers will predominantly play at the HTC Center and Conway, with the season kickstarting in Atlanta against UCLA and Georgia Tech. 27 total regular-season matches, including...
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