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‘More than just words on a sign’ Bridge dedicated to slain deputy
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Dedicated. Determined. Fearless. Practical jokester. Hero. These are just some of the traits those who knew and loved Deputy Ryan Hendrix remember him by. Now, a bridge that sees more than 20,000 travelers each day in Hendersonville will call on those passing by to stop and remember, if only for a moment, the sacrifice Ryan made four years ago.
What you need to know about the free Countdown to Kindergarten event Aug. 2
Countdown to Kindergarten is back. This free event helps children get ready for the big day. It will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Aug. 2 on Magnolia Street in front of TCMU-Spartanburg. The event is free for families with children in rising grades K3 - K5, but please register in advance.
Four-star DL, Georgia recruiting target Bryce Davis announces commitment
Four-star defensive line recruit Bryce Davis has committed to Clemson football over Georgia, Duke and North Carolina. Davis’ commitment to the Clemson Tigers is a massive win for the head coach Dabo Swinney, who has the No. 9 recruiting class in the class of 2025. Overall, Clemson has 14 commitments in the 2025 cycle. Bryce Davis plays high school football for Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Davis is the No. 59 overall recruit and No. 8 defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The four-star is the third-ranked player in North Carolina, per 247Sports. The Grimsley star is a good student...
WYFF News 4 affected by widespread tech outage
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting flights, banks, companies and media outlets, including WYFF News 4. For the latest on the outage, click here. We are working to bring you the latest on this story and local news on air, but it is affecting some of our on-air operations. When we are on air you can watch it live above.
U.S. Secretary of Education, Congressman meet with recipients of debt relief
DENMARK, S.C. (WACH) — People in the Midlands are getting some help paying the bill when it comes to student loan debt under a plan from the Biden Administration. The US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, was in South Carolina to see where the billions of dollars is going.
Organization seeking funds to resolve problem of derelict boats in SC waterways
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Derelict and abandoned boats can cause several hazards for boaters and fishers utilizing the waterways, as well as marine life; a Lowcountry organization is working to solve this issue, but it needs funding to do so. Wounded Nature Working Veterans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Georgetown County School District issues new rule restricting cellphone use
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– The South Carolina Department of Education is drafting a policy banning the use of cell phones, which could start as soon as the upcoming school year. The ban is tied to a provision that districts must abide by if they receive state funding. Officials said the decision came after some counties across […]
Pelosi shies away from Biden's candidacy controversy at Raleigh Democratic fundraiser
North Carolina Democrats and former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shied away from the greatest source of disunity — President Joe Biden's status as the party's presumptive nominee — during Saturday's "Unity Dinner," instead focusing their ire towards Republicans and attempting to rally their own party. Biden's name...
First Black NC Congresswoman Eva Clayton weighs in on Biden, 2024 race
Amid growing calls as to whether President Joe Biden will stay in the 2024 presidential race, all eyes are on North Carolina with former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in town on Saturday for the NC Democrats' Unity Dinner.ABC11 spoke with Eva Clayton, a North Carolina trailblazer, on her thoughts on the future of the Biden-Harris ticket ahead of the DNC.Clayton served in Congress from 1992 to 2003, making history as the first Black Congresswoman from North Carolina. Years later, she is still very much active in paying attention to politics and remains a vocal Democrat, concerned about the future of her...
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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