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Purple Martins are on Lake Murray
Each summer, the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their annual vacation. It is estimated that more than one million birds venture north for the summer, roosting on the island and providing spectators with a rare glimpse of one of nature’s true phenomena. This sanctuary serves as a layover for the birds on their long journey to their winter home in South America, making it the largest roosting site in North America.
Youth wresting camp starts Monday
In association with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, the Irmo Youth Wrestling Club – KingPins will host a Youth Wrestling Camp at the Seven Oaks Gymnasium Facility from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. The camp will run daily from 1 pm to 5 pm and is open to both boys and girls aged 4-17 of all skill levels, with beginners especially welcomed.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport resumes operations after grounding flights due to global IT outage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Metropolitan Airport announced the ground stop put into place early Friday morning has been lifted, according to a Facebook post. The ground stop was put into place following a global IT outage which grounded flights, knocked banks offline and took media outlets off air. DownDetector, a website which tracks user-reported internet outages, said companies with reported effects on from the outage included Visa, ADT Security, Amazon, American Airlines and Delta.
PENN Upgrades the Battle IV Reel & Combos with the NEW Hydro Armor Technology
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 16, 2024) - With an always built-to-perform attitude, PENN is committed to designing reliable and battle-tested reels. The PENN Battle Series, favored by anglers seeking durability and versatility, introduces the PENN Battle IV reel, featuring the new Hydro Armor System. This new technology better protects the reel from saltwater intrusion and corrosion, increasing its durability and performance.
UPDATE: Aiken teen discharged from Aiken Regional Medical Center has been found
UPDATE: As of 4:24 p.m., the Aiken Department of Public Safety has reported that Makiya Quinn has been located and is safe. AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. 18-year-old Makiya Quinn of Aiken was last seen on Sunday, July 14, […]
Enhancements to Wateree Dam Complete
Duke Energy recently completed enhancements to the Lake Wateree Dam that will improve water management and reduce the number of small to moderate flooding events on the lake. The project involved removing about 5,200 tons of concrete and installing new pneumatically controlled steel spillway gates. Those gates will provide approximately 14,000 cubic feet per second (more than 75,000 gallons per second) of additional controlled flow release capacity from Lake Wateree.
Get free diapers, baby supplies at these CSRA events
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - This week, parents have two chances to get free baby supplies at these events in the CSRA. “I want to be prepared. I want to be able to say, you know, I did this by myself, and I was able to provide for my child,” said Zikera Campbell, expecting mother.
Lexington police continue investigation into 2022 fatal robbery of Midlands music promoter
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Police Department (LPD) announced Wednesday they are still seeking information concerning a fatal robbery that left one man dead over two years ago. Tyler Robinson, 29, was fatally shot several times in the outside stairway of Building 4 of his apartment complex at 500...
Ripple Fiber ribbon cutting marks opening new SC office
Ripple Fiber, a fiber optic internet provider based in the Southeast, has honored the recent opening of its local office in Lexington, South Carolina with a ribbon cutting event, alongside members of the Lexington Chamber. Announced last month, over 8,500 residences in the Town of Lexington and areas of Lexington County are within the provider’s network. Neighborhoods with current access to Ripple Fiber include Kenwood and Royal Creek, with many others set to go live throughout the summer.
MUSC addresses SC shortage of physical, occupational therapists with new program
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As the demand for occupational and physical therapy increasingly exceeds the number of available therapists in South Carolina, the Medical University of South Carolina is making a substantiative program change in hopes of offering a solution to this issue. Data from MUSC shows that, of South...
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