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Power returns in Sumter; outage maps now show hundreds in Darlington County now in the dark
SUMTER, S.C. — After an outage on Saturday afternoon that initially left about 3,000 customers in the dark, power is back on in Sumter. However, another area is now experiencing issues. Around 6:30 p.m., Sumter Police warned drivers that a power outage in the Crosswell area of the city...
Three Midlands TCC stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Three local Verizon Authorized Retailers will be giving away backpacks Sunday, participating in Verizon's 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event. TCC stores at 1100 Dutch Fork Rd. in Irmo, 1221 Chapin Rd. in Chapin and 851 Highway 378 in Lexington will give one backpack stocked with school supplies to each student who comes on Sunday.
Verizon to hold backpack giveaway at multiple Columbia locations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — On Sunday, June 28th, a handful of Verizon stores across the Columbia area will be giving away free backpacks. Round Room, LLC (a Verizon authorized retailer) is giving away $3M worth of FREE backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event across the U.S.
803 Day festival set for August 3 in Columbia
The final countdown is on for the inaugural 803 Day celebration, set for August 3 in Columbia. The celebration will include a host of activities in the area, designed to unite the community in a day of joy, and pride. "We are excited to introduce the inaugural celebration of 803...
Panthers Welcome 10 New Coaches
Batesburg-Leesville, Greg Lawson, 3 season as Football Head Coach. The 2024-25 school year opens on July 30th this year in Batesburg-Leesville and with the new school year the Panthers welcome 10 new faces to campus with a few current coaches also moving into new roles. Seven new varsity head coaches will take over while five new assistants join the staff with the boys tennis head coaching position still to be filled.
Stacy Bell new Thomas Sumter football coach
Dalzell – Thomas Sumter Academy will have a new football head coach for the 2024-25 school year in Stacy Bell after Brannon Tidwell, also the athletic director, stepped down. Tanner Brunson, who is now the athletic director, said Bell, who was an assistant coach at. Brookland-Cayce High School last...
5-star prospect names South Carolina basketball program among favorites
The defending National Champions do not yet have their first commitment in the class of 2026, but late on Friday night, one of the very best players in the class of 2026 announced that Dawn Staley and South Carolina basketball were among her favorites. Versatile player Jayla Jordyn Jackson posted her list of 16 top schools, including the Gamecocks, on her various social media accounts.
List: Start dates for schools in the Midlands
Summer break is winding down, and Midlands-area schools are gearing up to welcome students back into the classrooms. Some teachers have already returned and are hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year. See below for a list of start dates for schools and districts in the Midlands. Many...
Midlands Back-to-School events, supply drives for the upcoming year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– As parents in the Palmetto State prepare for the upcoming school year, they will be looking for places to get school supplies. ABC Columbia has a list of places to help you prepare for the new school year and have some fun before school begins. RICHLAND...
Midlands teams win American Legion tournament openers
Rain delays kept Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24 from becoming the fourth and final Midlands team to qualify for the South Carolina American Legion tournament until Thursday. On Friday, it joined Lexington Post 7 and Camden Post 17 in advancing to the winner’s bracket with road victories. Led by a one-hitter tossed by pitcher Jake Peterson and getting two RBI on 4-4 batting from Cooper Raines, Chapin/Newberry shut out Charleston Post 147 7-0.
Take a look at the new principals in Aiken County
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County School District has announced new principals for the 2024-25 school year for several schools across the county. The district made the announcement of alumnus Casey Rogers as principal of North Augusta High School. Rogers’ appointment was made public following the Tuesday, July 9 school board meeting.
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