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Girl Scouts Troop Leader Arrested, Charged With Felony for the Craziest Reason
When you think of the Girl Scouts, you think wholesome teachings and role models for America's youth, with an outcome of understanding life and how to navigate it a little better. You most certainly don't think of fraud — but a Girl Scouts troop leader was recently arrested and charged...
Benedict alumni help HBCU break annual fundraising goal
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is celebrating a decade of giving. 42 of the 63 alumni clubs, from the college have surpassed their yearly fundraising goal which goes to support several hardworking Benedict students. School officials say they wanted to reach their goal of $1.5 million dollars, but eclipsed that amount by more than $200 thousand dollars for a total of $1,730,173.45 dollars.
Charleston airport feels effects of global glitch; flights delayed and cancelled
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — It's a global glitch that left technology in tatters. Cyber security firm Crowdstrike says a bug in an update to systems shut down financial transactions, left some people unable to reach 9-1-1 and caused airlines to ground flights this morning. Charleston wasn't spared. It was...
RiverDogs and Woodpeckers suspended by rain Friday night
Charleston, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs and Fayetteville Woodpeckers had their Friday night game at Segra Stadium suspended by rain after two innings. Rain also delayed the start of the contest for over two hours. The suspended game will resume at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday with the RiverDogs trailing 3-1 in the top of third inning. It will be played through seven innings. Another seven-inning game will follow approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first.
New York Yankees sign former South Carolina baseball star to first MLB contract
The 2024 MLB Draft has come and gone, and three current Gamecocks (catcher Cole Messina, right-handed pitcher Eli Jones, and left-handed pitcher Garrett Gainey), two high school signees (outfielder PJ Morlando and right-handed pitcher Carson Messina), and one junior college signee (left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke) all were taken. On Thursday...
Local kid golfers set to compete in U.S. Kids Golf World Championships
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The nation and worlds best 5–12-year-old golfers will compete in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships at Pinehurst No. 4 August 1-3. The playing field includes a number of local golfers like Summerville’s Olivia Van Damme. This will be her third time playing in the championship and representing South Carolina […]
Lowcountry businesses impacted by the cyber outage
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Locally, those impacted by a nationwide cyber outage have either resolved their issues or are working to do so. The outage left crucial public services at a standstill. It all comes as the county’s tax commissioner announced the motor vehicle system is down. That means the...
VOTE: Does the South Carolina Highway Patrol have America’s best-looking cruisers?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Do you love the look of South Carolina Highway Patrol’s cruisers? Your vote could help them win a nationwide calendar contest. SC Highway Patrol is featuring its 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in an annual contest to find America’s best-looking cruiser. “We compete against all the other state agencies […]
Friday Wind Down: Eric Jones
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Pianist, composer and Savannah Jazz Hall of Famer Eric Jones joins WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw for a very special performance on this week’s edition of Friday Wind Down. See the Eric Jones Quartet perform live next week at Lowcountry Celebration Park on Hilton Head Island Tuesday, July 23. More information can be […]
Single vehicle crash in Lowcountry leaves one person dead
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) says a single vehicle crash has resulted in one death in the Lowcountry. According to officials, the crash happened around 11:25 p.m. on Saturday. A 2019 Dodge Coupe that was traveling north on U.S. 321 near Causeway Road, traveled off the left side of […]
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