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Driver warns of dealership trick after her ‘lemon’ breaks down after 3 months – she faces $10k repair on $2500 car
A FRUSTRATED car buyer has vented on Facebook in a warning to others about her experience with one local dealership. Kiesha Carter, the frustrated motorist, shared a scathing post on Facebook detailing her troubles after purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership, which she described as a "lemon." In her...
Houston County football holds on for the win against Effingham County
WARNER ROBINS — In a back-and-forth battle, the Houston County Bears (2-0) survived a second-half surge from the Effingham County Rebels (0-1) and hung on to win their non-region matchup 44-41. The Bears led by as many as 20 points late in the first half, however, the Rebels battled back until the last second.
Downtown Statesboro Development Authority cancels remaining First Friday events
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - In a social media post, Downtown Statesboro Development Authority announced the cancellation of all remaining First Friday events in 2024. According to Statesboro Downtown’s website, “F1RST Friday is held the first Friday of several months from 5:30 p.m-8:00 p.m. on or near the Courthouse lawn of Downtown Statesboro.”
SC Democrats are returning from the DNC ready to knock on doors
Mattie Thomas could not help crying during the roll call to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee on Tuesday. “Tears were just rolling down my face,” she said, as each state ceremonially cast their votes on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Thomas, 74, has been involved in Democratic […]
Spokesdog Contest Underway: Your Dog Could Be the Face of Columbia Craft’s Bark Brew
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) and Columbia Craft Brewery have teamed up for an exciting Spokesdog Contest to find the perfect canine face for Columbia Craft’s seasonal release, Bark Brew. Dog owners across the Midlands can enter their furry friends into the contest by registering online at gogophotocontest.com/barkbrew from July 18 through August 31. Participants can upload a photo and a short biography of their dog, and the public will vote to choose the winning pup, whose image and story will grace the label of this year’s Bark Brew.
Holy City Magic to close doors due to soaring liquor liability insurance costs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Holy City Magic has provided entertainment in downtown Charleston for the past four years. But the owner, Howard Blackwell, said he’s being forced to close his doors because of increasing liquor liability insurance rates. He said the magic theater only serves beer and wine...
Steve Spurrier Opens Up On Why He Took and Left the Job at South Carolina
Head ball coach Steve Spurrier was on the Tailgate with Dimarco and Garcia Podcast this week and he opened up about why he took the South Carolina job and what made him ultimately decide to leave and retire.
Swimming advisory issued for Edisto Beach area due to high bacteria levels
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One area along South Carolina's coast was placed under a short-term swimming advisory Friday, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services reported. The advisory is for water at Edisto Beach near the access point at Ebbtide Street – station LC-081. This swimming advisory is not...
Over 4,400 acres of Lowcountry land protected by Nature Conservancy
YEMASSEE, S.C. (WTOC) - More than 4,400 acres of land in the Lowcountry will be protected following the Nature Conservancy’s purchase of Gregorie Neck Road in Yemassee. Thanks to the closing of a Conservation Easement, that land will have limited development on it permanently. They call it their Purchase...
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