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Florence School District 3 names teacher, principal of the year
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Main Street Elementary teacher is Florence School District 3’s 2024-25 teacher of the year, officials announced on Tuesday. Ericka Bennett-Bell, an instructional coach, will represent the district in South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year competition. Bennett-Bell has been with the district for eight years. Britney Nobles, a fifth and […]
Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson elected to board of SC mayors
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson will serve on a Board of Directors for state mayors after being elected during a meeting last week. Robinson was elected to the Association of South Carolina Mayors Board of Directors during an annual meeting for the Municipal Association of South Carolina.
66-year-old Darlington man accused of assaulting 2 young girls jailed in Florence County
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 66-year-old Darlington man is being held without bond in Florence County after allegedly sexually assaulting two young girls between 2017 and 2019, according to arrest warrants. Florence police arrested Calvin H. Bias on Friday. He was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 11 years old and […]
Dawn Staley headed to Paris Olympics with First Lady Jill Biden
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley is heading back to Paris, France, for basketball. This time the Gamecocks head coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist is part of the Presidential Delegation headed up by First Lady Jill Biden. Two of Staley's former players will be competing in the games --...
Morris College receives new state allocation to fund growing Cybersecurity Program
Morris College, in collaboration with the South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII), was awarded $450,000 to support the expansion of the college’s cybersecurity program and related initiatives. The announcement was made on June 12, 2024, by SCIII and Morris College officials. The funding will be strategically allocated...
South Carolina women’s basketball notebook: Traveling with the Gamecocks and breaking down the WNBA’s $2.2 billion rights deal
The Gamecocks have piled up the frequent flyer miles recently, plus what the WNBA's $2.2 billion rights deal means for college basketball. The post South Carolina women’s basketball notebook: Traveling with the Gamecocks and breaking down the WNBA’s $2.2 billion rights deal appeared first on On3.
Former South Carolina basketball star makes NBA Summer League first team
South Carolina basketball alum GG Jackson was the youngest player in the NBA last season, and the 19 year old Columbia native worked his way onto the NBA All-Rookie 2nd team. Despite his rookie year success, the talented forward played in the NBA Summer League this July. As one might expect, he could not be stopped on the offensive end of the floor.
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.”
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.
American Idol alumna Mariah Faith to film music video at Conway ice cream shop
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Former American Idol contestant and local Conway resident Mariah Faith is filming a music video Tuesday night that’s open to the public. It’s for her newest upcoming release “Sweet Carolina.”. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stella’s...
New vegan cafe officially opening Tuesday in Columbia on North Main Street
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities announced that More Vegan Cafe, is set to officially open downtown on North Main Street this week. The new vegan eatery is located at 4622 North Main Street and will offer plant-based dishes infused with Italian, Caribbean, American, and Asian influences. More Vegan Cafe has been open since March; however, city officials have scheduled its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
WECO “Love Local” Business Tour of Chayz Lounge, WECO Bottle & Biergarten, new Crave Artisan Market
Chaye Alexander of Chayz Lounge, Phillip Blair of WECO Bottle and Biergarten, and Lewis Williams of Crave Artisan Market are perfect fits for our ‘Love Local’ promotion,” said Tim James, president and CEO of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. “All three enrich the hospitality landscape and make our community more attractive.”
Post 43 Juniors season ends in state tournament; Seniors start second round of playoffs
NEWBERRY – One bad half inning for the Fort Mill Post 43 Juniors was enough for Florence Post 1 to pull out a win. Florence edged Fort Mill 4-1 in an elimination game of the American Legion Juniors State Tournament Monday at Newberry College. James Knoll singled to get...
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...
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