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This South Carolina Beach Has Deadly Lightning Potential
One South Carolina beach is getting press for the wrong reasons: being one of the most dangerous in the U.S. for deadly lightning strikes. There’s nothing quite as lovely as heading to a beautiful South Carolina beach in the summertime, but sometimes, the beach can be a dangerous spot.
Death row inmate in South Carolina resentenced to life in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who spent nearly two decades on South Carolina’s death row for killing two people has been granted life in prison without parole two years after a federal court overturned his original sentence, news outlets report. A Lexington County judge signed off on the deal for Quincy Allen on Monday. In 2002, […]
Erskine College Sues For Loan Repayment, Faces Own Financial Issues
Erskine College, a small Christian college in South Carolina that has faced its own financial challenges in recent years, has filed a lawsuit in a South Carolina state court against Icelaven Development Group for failing to repay a $1 million loan. According to reporting by The Herald, Icelaven is the...
Medicaid expansion could generate extra $4 million a year of economic output, study finds
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new report says that if Medicaid was expanded in 2026, South Carolina would see a $4.04 billion increase in economic output and a $100 million rise in county and state tax revenue. South Carolina is one of 10 states that haven't expanded Medicaid coverage under...
Safest Cities in South Carolina: Fort Mill 2nd and Tega Cay 3rd
According to SafeWise’s 2024 report on South Carolina’s safest cities, Fort Mill and Tega Cay have achieved commendable rankings, placing second and third, respectively. These rankings are based on the analysis of the latest FBI crime data and population statistics, highlighting communities with the lowest reported incidents of violent and property crimes.
New Goddard School opens in Nexton, promising innovative early education and jobs
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Nexton announced Tuesday the opening of the Goddard School of Summerville, an education facility that claims it will bring play and inquiry-based learning to families in the area. It marks the fourth location for franchisees Bill and Amy Strickland, who also own the Goddard School...
Bridge strike scare box ship MSC Michigan VII free to leave Charleston
The U.S. Coast Guard has lifted the detention order imposed on the containership MSC Michigan VII following the June 6 incident in which a power surge caused it to surge forwards as it was departing North Charleston, S.C. That led to fears that the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River could suffer a fate similar to that of Baltimore’s Key Bridge.
South Carolina man receives 3 life sentences for triple murder
HAMPTON, S.C. (WSAV)- A Varnville man convicted of shooting and killing three people will spend the rest of his life in prison, according to the South Carolina Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. On Monday, 24-year-old Tyrase Akil Collins was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences for the murder of 19-year-old Lamekia Mo’Asia Warren; 24-year-old Ghazi Abdul Duckett; […]
Reddick Promoted to Associate Head Coach of Women’s Basketball Program
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team continues to make changes to their staff, as they announce the promotion of Assistant Coach Ashley Reddick to Associate Head Coach on Tuesday. "It is a great honor to promote Ashley [Reddick] to the position of Associate Head Coach," said...
Program changes announced for Jeopardy, news programs during 2024 Olympic Games
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – News 2 viewers can expect changes to some of their favorite programs when the 2024 Olympic Games get underway this week in Paris. The opening ceremony will air beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and the Summer Games run through Sunday, August 11. Jeopardy! will not air at […]
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