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Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
Motel employee helps save woman being strangled in front of kids
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Rembert man allegedly forced himself into a woman's motel room and tried to strangle her in front of their children. Deputies say they arrested Thomer Robinson, 23, of Sumter after they responded to the motel near North Main Street just before 1:30 a.m. on August 23 for a report of domestic violence.
"They don't want to be tracked": Midlands see increase in number of homeless families
Lexington County (WACH) — A growing homeless crisis is becoming more mainstream in the Midlands, spotlighting not only the growing number of people facing poverty but also the struggles of a more hidden community. However, the hiding places of certain people are beginning to become clear as families from Richland to Lexington County start to call out for help. "They don't want to be counted and they don't want to be tracked," said President of Homeless No More, Dr. Lila Anna Sauls.
USC Outlines Bold Vision for Columbia Campus
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the school’s Columbia campus. USC Next was developed in collaboration with Sasaki Associates design firm and provides...
The University of South Carolina says it's a free speech issue
COLUMBIA — A social media message circulating among University of South Carolina alumni is criticizing the state’s largest university system for allowing a student event featuring a pair of controversial far-right political provocateurs, including the founder of the Proud Boys. In response, a college spokesman said allowing the...
Sumter Police Department investigating after 2 teens found shot in hotel room
SUMTER, S.C. — The Sumter Police Department is investigating after two teens were found shot in a hotel room. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) According to authorities, officers responded to the Sumter Palmetto Inn on North Washington Street in Sumter, South Carolina regarding a shooting at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23.
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.
Sweet Feet Diabetic Foot Spa
“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men” Ephesians 6:7. Sweet Feet Diabetic Foot Spa was founded by Dr. Hillery Dolford DNP, FNP-C, WCC, DWC a board-certified Doctor of Nursing Practice. Located at 2724 W. Palmetto Street, Ste.3, Florence, South Carolina Sweet Feet provide...
Johnson steps down as Nation Ford athletic director
Nearly two years after their last athletic director resigned, Nation Ford High School is in the market for another one. Falcons’ athletic director Dave Johnson resigned from his job earlier this week after holding the position for roughly two years. Johnson took the job as an interim in August 2022 after former athletic director Jaybe Shackleford resigned following a motorcycle accident. Ironically, both resignations came during the third week of August roughly two years apart.
Barnwell grounds Blackville-Hilda in high school football season opener
Aug. 22—BARNWELL 24, BLACKVILLE-HILDA 7 BLACKVILLE — Barnwell head football coach Brian Smith went back and watched the film from last year's Week 2 loss to Blackville-Hilda. He didn't mince words with his players — he wasn't happy reliving those memories. Who were those Warhorses? Certainly not the same group that picked up a pair of wins in the playoffs to earn a shot at Oceanside Collegiate ...
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