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Cargo Volumes Up 8% At Port of Charleston, Up 19% At Inland Ports
CHARLESTON, SC — AUGUST 19, 2024 — Highly productive port operations and a strategic location in the thriving Southeast is driving cargo growth at South Carolina Ports. SC Ports had an 8% uptick in container volumes in July compared to the year prior. The start of peak season and a growing population in the region boosted loaded imports by 6%.
Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes speaks ahead of USC comedy roast in WIS exclusive interview
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes spoke in an exclusive interview with WIS Investigative reporter Deric Rush Friday on the controversy surrounding a scheduled roast of Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris. The conversation has been ongoing for a week now. Uncensored America, a student...
New restaurant coming to former Liberty Tap Room location
Known as a staple in the Vista for 20 years, Liberty Tap Room & Grill closed on July 14 to undergo much needed extensive renovations, according to the owners. But Thursday morning, construction workers were spotted hanging a sign indicating a new restaurant coming to the popular dining spot. The official announcement came Friday from the Homegrown Hospitality Group that the restaurant will now reopen as their taqueria concept, Taco Mundo Kitchen Y Cantina.
Hampton County, Allendale football game postponed due to fights
HAMPTON, SC. (WTOC) - A football game between Hampton County High School and Allendale High School was postponed Friday night after multiple fights broke out during the game. Allendale officials say the fighting involved spectators from Allendale. No one was hurt. Later in the evening, Hampton County deputies responded to...
City of Folly Beach extends short-term rental application deadline
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - The city of Folly Beach held a special council meeting on Friday to address the short-term rentals approval process and the waitlist as community members asked for an application extension. In the original plan, the applications for a short-term rental license opened on Aug. 1...
Riverbanks Zoo announces death of Zuri, a beloved male lion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of a beloved male lion. The lion, Zuri, arrived at the Columbia-based Zoo in 2005 and has been a “cherished member of the Riverbanks family” for nearly two decades. While the zoo did not specify how Zuri died, they say the lion played […]
Vice President Harris buys Gullah sweetgrass basket from Charlestonian
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – While on a two-day bus tour through southeast Georgia, Vice President Harris made a stop to purchase a traditional Gullah sweetgrass basket from a native of Charleston. On Thursday Harris stopped at a Dottie’s Market in Savannah to buy a basket from Andrea Jefferson, a 6th generation sewer from Charleston. Andrea […]
Community stunned by death of Blythewood High School student
BLYTHEWOOD – A Blythewood High School student passed away Saturday morning, according to BHS Principal Matt Sherman. According to Sherman, the male student died of natural causes. “We are devastated,” Sherman said. ”We’ve been in touch with the family, and we have informed the Blythewood High School family....
Former South Carolina basketball star suffers injury, could miss start of NBA season
Former South Carolina basketball star GG Jackson had a tremendous showing in his first year in the NBA, but his second season could be delayed. On Friday, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Jackson broke his foot while playing basketball earlier this week. While further details surrounding the injury have been scarce, most broken foot injuries require a minimum of six weeks before resuming athletic activities and could require a much longer time on the shelf depending on the severity of the break. Even if Jackson's recovery is on the lighter side, he is in danger of missing the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season.
Gamecocks win tough home-opener against Old Dominion 23-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Gamecocks began their season with a hard-fought home win against Old Dominion. This was the first time South Carolina and Old Dominion will compete on the turf, making the Gamecocks ODU’s second SEC opponent all-time. The only other time playing against an SEC team was a 42-28 loss to Vanderbilt in 2014.
Columbia gerontologist offers coping tips for National Grief Awareness Day
Caregivers must care for themselves amongst loss of loved ones. On August 30th, National Grief Awareness Day is recognized as a day for those that have experienced loss, to educate others on grief, the different ways it can play a major part in our daily lives. Recent data is showing that more Americans are caring for their elderly parents. Recent studies indicate that between 47% and 71% report grief while caring for a loved one and 20% experience complicated grief after death.
Beaufort County students improving on state ELA, math tests
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Improvement — that is what the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) is touting after receiving the latest round of statewide test scores. But school leaders say they don’t give themselves an “A” yet. In 2024, the Beaufort County school system had 53.4% of the students in grades 3-8 meet or […]
After 36 years, Hilton Head’s popular Aunt Chilada’s is closing soon. Will it reopen?
The cafe, known throughout the decades for their crab legs, cinnamon ice cream and tequila-filled happy hours, will shut down operation this weekend. The space will be filled by public parking.
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