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Allendale under boil water advisory
ALLENDALE, S.C. (WJBF) – The Town of Allendale is currently under a boil water advisory. Officials urge residents to boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking with it. The town water system reportedly suffered a loss in pressure, earlier. Once tests show there is no contamination, the advisory […]
Aiken continues to see a boom in population, business
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina is growing in population. A study found the Palmetto State is one of most popular places people are moving, and one of those cities is in the CSRA – Aiken. Aiken has a 2024 population of 33,216 and a growth rate of 0.82%...
SC State Online & Distance Education has a new web address
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University’s Center for Online and Distance Education (CODE) has a new section on the university’s website, www.scscu.edu. CODE can now be found at www.scsu.edu/online_education. The center provides administrative leadership for online and distance education, faculty development and continuing education. SC State’s...
Some Langley S.C. residents without water, crews on scene to repair water main break
LANGLEY, S.C. (WJBF) – Some residents in Langley, South Carolina are without water due to a water main break. According to the Langley Water, Sewer and Fire District, crews are currently on-scene attempting to repair a water main break on Hubert Clay Road after a private company digging in the area ruptured the line. Officials […]
Fire crews respond to business blaze on Edgefield Road
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews responded to a business fire at Saint Joseph Hospice on Edgefield Road on Monday night. According to officials, North Augusta Department of Public Safety was requested to provide mutual aid to a structure fire by Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department. One person has died after...
Heidi Is At The Aiken County Animal Shelter
Here’s Heidi and she’s available at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Heidi is a beautiful, loving, calm, shepherd mix in desperate need of a home. Heidi Is Waiting At The Aiken County Animal Shelter. Heidi is amazing with people and good with polite dogs. She was found with...
Orangeburg prepares for 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - Orangeburg City officials are now in the final stretch of preparations for The Diamond Youth Baseball World Series. City Leaders said this event will bring thousands of tourists to the Garden City. That means a huge economic impact to businesses and hotels with players and their families visiting Orangeburg.
Drifter Fest returns with a fresh lineup including jazz, rock 'n' roll and more
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Drifter Fest returns to The Refinery for its fourth annual live music festival Sept. 14. The event, held in an outdoor amphitheater at 5 p.m., was created to celebrate the life of the late Bert Griggs with live music. This year’s headliner is The Rolling...
City of Columbia announces new location for Toms Creek Mobile Food Market
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce a new location for Toms Creek Mobile Food Market. The announcement was held at Comet Central at 1723 Sumter Street in Columbia at noon. Officials said the market will now add a new stop adjacent to Comet Central to provide fresh produce, proteins and more to customers.
Hampton Street Vineyards to host first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games
Get ready to support your favorite restaurants while they compete to win money for local charities during the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games at Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St. in Columbia, on Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Inspired by the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the five-part event...
City of Columbia seeking book donations for Little Libraries initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Maybe you've seen them around in some Columbia neighborhoods, little decorated boxes containing books for folks to borrow for free. They are called Little Libraries and, while most are erected by private individuals or neighborhood groups, now the City of Columbia is launching a Little Libraries initiative to place book boxes across North Columbia.
Beaufort County School District announces two new principals
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) has announced two new principals to lead schools. The two new principals are: Broad River Elementary School Jaime Allen (photo provided by BCSD) Jamie Allen, current principal of Whale Branch Middle School will replace Constance Goodwine-Lewis who has accepted the principal position at St. […]
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Announces National Tequila Day Plans
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina invites the community to celebrate National Tequila Day at their locations on Wednesday, July 24th. Guests can enjoy $6 Mex 1 Margaritas and $8 Infused Margaritas all day long. The restaurants will also offer special tequila deals all weekend long and live music. For more information,...
Havelock 3-star LB Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina
The University of South Carolina has landed another defender from Eastern North Carolina. Havelock High School athlete Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks on Monday afternoon. According to On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, he is a 3-star prospect. The commitment comes within a month of South Carolina adding a pledge from Vance County High School edge rusher Taeshawn Alston. The Gamecocks also have a commitment from Jay M. Robinson High School wide receiver Brian Rowe.
Beaufort Co. sheriff’s investigating early morning shooting that injured 1
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday and left one individual injured. Around 3:45 a.m., BCSO deputies were called to Seaside Road on Saint Helena Island for the report of shots fired. Once on scene, officers discovered a […]
Head to over 60 area restaurants for Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer starting July 18
Duke’s Mayonnaise has “got that twang” and Charleston has got tomato fever this week when the classic southern condiment brand teams up with over 60 local bars, restaurants and catering companies to present Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer from July 18 through July 28. The annual event,...
Charleston hoping to secure 2nd year of funding in fight against opioid crisis
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The city of Charleston is working to secure funding from a state fund for the second consecutive year as it works to prevent opioid addiction and help those already affected. The city’s Committee on Ways and Means will meet Tuesday to discuss submitting their second year...
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