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Pedestrian fatally struck by car in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: Victim identified in pedestrian involved incident in Florence. A pedestrian died after being struck and killed by a car Tuesday morning on Highway 52 in Florence, according to officials. South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Several community members said officers on scene...
Gilbert considers getting police department
GILBERT, S.C. — The Town of Gilbert could be moving closer to getting a police department. Right now, the town doesn’t have one, but the mayor says he thinks one is needed. “We’re not gonna be able to do it by ourselves unless we annex, and although we...
Victim’s family relieved after USC student’s killer loses appeal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The family of a University of South Carolina student who was brutally murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly thought was her Uber home is expressing relief now that the man convicted in her killing will remain behind bars. The South Carolina Court of Appeals...
York Technical College Launches Two Essential Services Designed to Remove Barriers to Education
On Monday, August 26, 2024, York Technical College unveiled two essential new services that reflect its commitment to breaking down barriers to education and supporting the community. The College held two ribbon-cutting ceremonies for its new Food Pantry and Career Closet, followed by the introduction of the First Steps 4K program. Both events will took place on the Rock Hill Campus at 452 S. Anderson Road.
Smart Cities Initiative underway as Myrtle Beach announces first 4 Living Lab businesses
The city of Myrtle Beach announced the formal start of its Smart Cities Initiative on Monday, Aug. 26, by naming the first four participants of the city’s Living Lab. Cocoflo Innovations, dependbuild, Rep’d and Polco are the first four businesses to reach the project launch phase as part of the initiative, a city release states.
Local Company Steps Up to Help Blythewood Family After Devastating Flood
Columbia, SC – August 15, 2024 – After severe flooding damaged a home in Blythewood, Rumsey Construction & Restoration (RCR), a local business specializing in disaster response, has stepped up to assist a family in need. The flooding, caused by a failed storm water drainage system in a newly built neighborhood, left the family’s first floor completely destroyed, with much of the damage not covered by insurance.
Steve Spurrier reflects on South Carolina tenure, Stephen Garcia, why Alabama never interested him
The Old Ball Coach on why he left the Gamecocks, the wonder years and one of his top quarterbacks. Former South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier relishes memories made with the Gamecocks, from winning the program's only SEC East title to beating Clemson five consecutive seasons. His tenure ended in the middle of his 11th season, but he left South Carolina as the winningest coach in school history and managed three-straight top 10 finishes, something that had never been done before.
North Carolina drivers need to know these school bus laws
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2024-25 school year is officially underway in the Charlotte area and school buses are once again part of the daily commute for drivers in the Carolinas. After a few months off, you might need a refresher on school bus traffic laws in North Carolina. Most...
State budget allocates $123.3 million to USC for new building, tuition freeze
South Carolina legislators ratified the state budget on June 26, allocating approximately $170.3 million to the entirety of the University of South Carolina campuses. $123.3 million went to the University of South Carolina, Columbia, while the remaining $47 million went to the other University of South Carolina campuses. The money will be split among a variety of projects all decided by the yearly budget made by the board of trustees.
Santee Cooper holds public meeting on proposed rate hike, demand charges
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - Santee Cooper held a public meeting Monday evening on a proposed rate hike structured around peak hours of energy demand. Late last month, Santee Cooper proposed a 4.9% base rate adjustment that would increase residential bills by an average of 8.7%. Company officials say the...
Deadline nears for Manufacturing Mavens nominations
The nomination deadline for the second-annual Manufacturing Mavens is fast approaching. Nominations are open and can be found by clicking here. The nomination deadline is Aug. 31. Building on last year’s success, 30 female leaders in The Palmetto State’s manufacturing sector will be recognized during a luncheon Nov. 8 at...
Darlington Raceway, former track president sued over 2022 alcohol-involved wreck
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Massachusetts woman who was seriously injured in a 2022 wreck is suing Darlington Raceway and its former president, accusing both of negligence. Attorneys for Jessica Wilde filed the complaint Friday in Darlington County Common Pleas Court, saying the track’s continued serving of alcohol to the man who struck her […]
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