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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 […]
Kershaw County Council Will Meet on Tuesday August 27th
The Kershaw County Council will meet on Tuesday August 27th at 6pm inside chambers of the Government Center in Camden. Items on the agenda include public comment, presentation on PlusOne Award Recepients, a resolution by council opposing the Charlotte Water Proposed Interbasin Transfer and more. KC Council meetings are open to the public and stream live at the county’s YouTube channel.
Man arrested after allegedly firing multiple rounds toward group in Conway
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - A Midlands man is facing multiple counts of attempted murder after allegedly shooting at a group earlier this month. Conway police were called around 11:05 p.m. on Aug. 15 to Austin Avenue for shots fired. Jayden Brown, 22, of Columbia, had fired multiple rounds from a...
Girls Varsity Volleyball falls to Wilson Hall 2 – 0
The Lady Panthers traveled to Wilson Hall on Saturday. The morning started off with a 0-2 loss against a strong Wilson Hall team. Overall the Lady Panthers had 16 kills, 4 blocks, and a strong 95.5% serving percentage. Stat leaders for the match were as follows:. Blocking:. Kaylee Rodgers: 1...
15-year-old missing swimmer drowns off Myrtle Beach coast, coroner says
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A 15-year-old boy drowned off the coast of Myrtle Beach over the weekend, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Authorities found the body of missing swimmer Edwin Gonzalez-Rosendo near 18th Avenue South. He was visiting from the Shannon area of Robeson County. Authorities said his body was found at […]
Longs Post Office reopens 3 years after fire
The new post office in the Longs community opened Monday Aug. 26, more than three years after its predecessor was destroyed by fire. The June 25, 2021, blaze led to a period of reduced service for residents. A temporary office with reduced hours opened in August 2021. “We are grateful...
Former Conway High football standouts are giving back through athletics, recreation
There’s just something about Conway. That’s how several former Conway High School football stars feel about their hometown as they have recently engaged in efforts to return to the area and help build the youth athletics culture. What is it about Conway they appreciate so much?. It’s hard...
Arrest made after teen shot in head at McDonald’s in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - One person was arrested in connection with a shooting at a McDonald’s in Rock Hill, South Carolina that injured a teenager over the weekend. At around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, an 18-year-old man was shot in the head in the parking lot of a McDonald’s on South Cherry Road near Oakland Avenue, police said. The teenager was reportedly placed on life support after the shooting.
Myrtle Beach carnival-themed fundraiser supports children's charities
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A carnival-themed fundraiser helped raise money for several children's charities Sunday in Myrtle Beach. The 2nd Annual Myrtle Beach Mad Dawgs Club Children’s Benefit was held at Drifter’s Saloon. The event featured carnival games, raffles, and a dunk tank. Proceeds from the...
ACC legends gather in Myrtle Beach for star-studded golf weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some of the biggest names in Atlantic Coast Conference history were in Myrtle Beach this weekend for a star-studded golf event hosted by a coach with a legendary background of his own. The event at Legends Golf Resort’s Heathland Course was a fundraiser for the Cliff and Carolyn Ellis Foundation, […]
One Killed in I-75 Collision with Freightliner
One person is dead after a fatal collision occurred along I-75 early Saturday morning, Cobb Police report. LaForest Williamson, 46, of Columbia, South Carolina, was driving southbound on I-75 north of Delk Road in Marietta in a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia and towing two Great Dane van trailers. A blue 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by Kejaunaye Rollins, 21, of Stone Mountain, with passenger Anetrya Johnson, 28, of Jonesboro, Georgia, was following the Freightliner. ...
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