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IDENTITY AND PRIDE - Jewish Federation Strives to Support Community, Promote Awareness
The Jewish community in the Upstate may be small, but a 78-year-old organization and its first CEO are trying to ensure that individuals can unify around a common identity and culture. Courtney Tessler has been CEO of the Greenville Jewish Federation only since May of 2023. But throughout its history,...
Suspect accused of killing Charlotte man denied bond
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man suspected of killing another man in Charlotte earlier in July and was arrested in South Carolina on July 17 appeared in Mecklenburg County court Monday morning. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said 41-year-old Eric Watson was taken into custody in Lancaster County, South Carolina. Watson...
Arrest made after shots fired into vehicle in Sumter, sheriff says
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — A suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting into an occupied car in Sumter County, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they received a call reporting shots fired into an occupied vehicle at 9:39 p.m., Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, and they responded to a business on North Main Street.
Man found dead in cell at Richland County jail
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County officials say a detainee has been found dead at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, the county's jail facility. The county government issued a statement Monday saying the man was found unresponsive in his cell around 11:15 a.m. on Monday, July 22. According to...
ColaEats Coalition raise over $80,000 in food gift cards for three school districts
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Since April, the ColaEats Coalition has been working to reduce summer food insecurity among children in three local school districts, raising over $80,000. They have aimed to reduce summer food insecurity among eligible children in Richland One, Richland Two, and Lexington/Richland Five school districts.
Columbia-based barbecue dry rub company selected to compete in streaming television show
Columbia-based barbecue company Bub ‘n Mutha’s, Inc., is gearing up to compete in a streaming television show featuring entrepreneurs across the nation. According to a written statement issued by the company on Monday, beginning August 13, the team will be flying to film the next season of the streaming television show, “The BLOX.”
Chris Gordon: Director of Player Development at University of South Carolina with Successful Coaching Career
Chris Gordon was appointed as the Director of Player Development for University of South Carolina baseball on June 22, 2024. He will oversee Analytics and serve as the Camp Coordinator for the Gamecocks, relocating from the University of Texas where he was involved in hitting and pitching development. Gage Boehm...
Trio accused of stealing nearly $4k in merchandise from Best Buy
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WACH) — Investigators with the Lexington Police Department (LPD) released images of three people wanted for shoplifting at an electronic store earlier this month. ALSO | $10,000 reward for tips on Orangeburg pawn shop burglary. On July 6, the trio were caught on camera working together to...
Some events that can help with back-to-school
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for a little help with back to school supplies? Want to get your students psyched for the new school year. These events could be just the ticket. South Carolina Annual Tax Free weekend is scheduled for August 2-4. For 72 hours, eligible times for back to school like computes, clothing and accessories, shoes, etc can be found tax free.
Coroner identifies victim of Lexington County fatal stabbing
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body of a 38-year-old man who was the victim of a stabbing incident on July 20. Caldwell Melton Motley, of Lexington, was pronounced dead at the scene. Motley was found with multiple stab wounds to his body inside his burning home in the 200 block of Oak Ridge Lane in Lexington. A second man was found in a shed on he property. That person was transported to a local trauma center with critical injuries.
Deputies: Florence County man out on bond found with drugs, arrested again
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Deputies said a Pee Dee man out on bond for drug charges is behind bars again. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Jamie Cooper was arrested Monday after deputies executed a search warrant on Wilcox Road in Lake City. Authorities reportedly seized counterfeit Roxicodone...
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