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Prisma Health rolling out new fleet of smart beds across healthcare system
Prisma Health is investing $41 million to revolutionize the patient experience, while also supporting its care team with the distribution of the latest smart bed technology across the health system. This significant investment centers around replacing inpatient beds at the end of their life cycle with 1,500 cutting-edge Hillrom smart beds and surfaces.
The Farm at Ridgeway adds traditional wedding chapel
RIDGEWAY – Larry Sharpe’s late wife Eileen had long envisioned a charming wedding chapel as a necessary addition to the family’s popular Farm at Ridgeway wedding venue located on Highway 21 between Blythewood and Ridgeway. Now, almost three years after his wife’s death, Sharpe is bringing Eileen’s...
Seven file for three seats on Fairfield County Council
WINNSBORO – Multiple candidates have filed to run for each of three seats on Fairfield County Council. Filing closed Tuesday with Ann Corrao and Don Goldbach challenging incumbent Shirley Greene in District 2. Green is seeking her second term on council. Corrao, Goldbach, and Greene are all residents of...
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
Update: Rain postpones start of Dino Weekend at Segra Park, Saturday doubleheader set
This weekend the Columbia Fireflies will take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in a three-game series, but it isn't just any weekend at Segra Park. Fans will take a trip back to the Jurassic Period as the Fireflies celebrate Dino Weekend. The series opener Friday night was postponed due to...
Barnwell Ponytails heading back to Dixie Softball World Series
BARNWELL, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Winning a state championship and making it to the Dixie Softball World Series is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But there’s a talented group in Barnwell who made it back there again this year. They’re inspiring the next generation along the way. With...
Greg McElroy Names SEC Team That Is Being 'Slept On' In 2024
SEC media days ended on Thursday, with most people focusing on the additions of the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. The Arkansas Razorbacks, Texas A&M Aggies, Auburn Tigers, and Kentucky Wildcats closed out the festivities in Dallas. In a recent episode of Always College Football, ...
4-Star WR Malik Clark Announces Final Four, Decision Coming Next Week
4-Star 2025 Wide Receiver Malik Clark (6’2″/170) has trimmed his list to 4 schools: NC State, UNC, South Carolina and FSU. He will be announcing his college decision next week, on July 25th. ON3, 247Sports and ESPN all rank Clark as a Top-250 prospect nationally in the 2025...
Priority South Carolina football recruiting target ready to announce commitment soon
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer has had an interesting offseason concerning the wide receiver coach position on his staff. This winter, Beamer hired long-time SEC assistant James Coley to coach the wideouts and shifted Justin Stepp from that job to tight ends. It didn't take very long, though, before both Stepp (Illinois) and Coley (Georgia) left. In the end, the head Gamecock brought in Limestone head coach and former NFL receiver Mike Furrey to man the position.
Chester County officials bring in major businesses
CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — Major growth in Chester County has county leaders working to proactively bring in new businesses. Those leaders are working with Retail Strategies on a plan to focus on the traffic hitting Highway 901 off Interstate 77 and J.A. Cochran Bypass in downtown Chester. “We’re going...
Rock Hill Hosts ESPN’s ‘The Ocho’ on Friday, August 2nd
Rock Hill, South Carolina will once again become the epicenter of seldom-seen sports on Friday, August 2nd, hosting nearly 16 hours of ESPN programming. The lineup includes events such as Blade Masters: Axe & Knife Throwing, Fling Golf All Star Skills Challenge, 2024 Bullshooter Invitational Shootout, OmegaBall, and the Pop-A-Shot 2024 National Championship presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Ridgeway man catches success hosting fishing tourneys
RIDGEWAY – When Brett Collins started running bass fishing tournaments back in 1997, he says it was just something he did for fun. The tournaments then usually just included a group of other Lake Wateree fishermen. He says he never expected it to grow the way it has in the 27 years since.
South Carolina football target, son of NFL lineman, announces college decision
Despite a bad year in 2023, the offensive line is probably the position group in which the South Carolina football coaching staff has brought in the most talent in recent years. As USC continues to "stack classes" up front, the perceived weakness should become a strength on the roster. During...
Rock Hill WWII prisoner of war’s remains to be buried
FORT KNOX, Ky. (WBTV) - The remains of U.S. Army Pvt. Cecil T. Hinson, a soldier killed during World War II, will be buried later this month in Rock Hill. Hinson’s remains will be buried on July 28 at Laurelwood Cemetery. A native of Rock Hill, Hinson was a...
South Carolina basketball alum Aliyah Boston and teammate Caitlin Clark make history
Arguably the best young duo in the WNBA is Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark. The South Carolina basketball and Iowa basketball legends likely will be the two most recent Rookie of the Years in the league (Boston won the 2023 award, and Clark is the favorite to win in 2024), and if the Fever can add a couple of pieces (and maybe bring in a new coach), they will be a scary team in the future.
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