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Rep. Thigpen urges University of South Carolina to cancel controversial event
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Representative Ivory T. Thigpen, Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus has released a statement on the upcoming controversial event "Uncensored America" at the University of South Carolina. Rep. Thigpen's statement reads:. As Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus (SCLBC), I...
Mega Millions player narrowly misses out on $582m jackpot – but still manages to snag $2m thanks to extra purchase
A LUCKY lottery player has won a whopping $2 million but missed out on pocketing the jackpot by just one number. The unnamed Mega Millions player from South Carolina won the $2 million in Tuesday’s drawing due to a snap decision. The individual’s move to pay an extra $1 for the Megaplier doubled their winnings, […]
Judge stops federal program for migrant agricultural workers
(The Center Square) — Attorneys general from 17 states are suing to stop the federal government from implementing a program they say gives migrant agricultural workers rights that American citizens working farm jobs do not have. The coalition of states, led by South Carolina, contends that the U.S. Department of Labor's "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States" rule effectively grants collective bargaining rights to agricultural migrant workers in the country under the H-2A visa program. ...
Officials respond to gas leak at Charleston Sports Pub in downtown Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The City of Greenville Fire Department is on the scene of a downtown bar after a gas leak was reported. According to the Greenville Police Department, the gas company and fire officials are at the Charleston Sports Pub on West Washington Street after a gas leak was reported on Thursday afternoon.
Rain chances grow for Labor Day Weekend
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Rain chances grow as Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus has new timing on what to expect for Labor Day Weekend. Track rain and storms on the interactive radar here. Check the latest alerts in your area here. Watch live skycams from around the Carolinas here. Get your...
Photos: An Ode to Black Philanthropy
The Carlo and Nika White Foundation hosted “An Ode to Black Philanthropy,” an interactive dinner experience Aug. 27 at Southern First Bank Headquarters. The program showcased the significant impact of Black donors, entrepreneurs and volunteers.
Greenville run club gains popularity by the hundreds
GREENVILLE, S.C. — On Monday nights at 6:45 p.m. at Pangea Brewing, hundreds gather to run with Run Club Greenville. The club is free to attend, and they run about two to three miles together. The club also meets some Saturdays at 7:45 a.m. Ashley Pearson started the club...
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