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Global Microsoft system outage disrupts industries from banks to airports
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Much of the world faced trouble Friday after Microsoft computer systems were locked up from a security update by a cybersecurity company. A service outage happened after the company CrowdStrike pushed out an update to its clients using Microsoft systems, impacting many industries, from schools, to banks, to airlines, according to CNN.
Playful dolphin greets Hilton Head Island boater
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A South Carolina boater caught quite the scene while enjoying the water. WJCL 22 producer Wyman Bailey sent us video of a very friendly dolphin that swam up to his boat. Bailey says he spotted plenty more where that one came from. The organization...
Rain reigns over the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Don't forget to pack your umbrella!. As moisture moves across the Midlands, there will be more chances of rain. There's a chance of heavy rain on Sunday evening, along with scattered thunderstorms and showers. The northern Midlands are expected to receive the greatest amount, based on...
South Carolina football 'slept on' ahead of 2024 season, Greg McElroy says
South Carolina football is gearing up for a crucial 2024 season as Shane Beamer enters his fourth year as head coach. Despite receiving a surprising first-place vote in the SEC preseason media poll, the Gamecocks are still expected to finish near the bottom of the conference. However, one industry expert believes South Carolina is poised to surpass expectations.
Local chicken farmer raises over $900 for St. Jude through annual beach barbecue
Russ Harrelson was born and raised locally in Alcolu. He currently works as a chicken farmer, owning four chicken houses. However, he goes down to the beach once a year and barbecues a hog, selling portions and then donating the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When asked...
Florence County organization gifted with van to continue helping others
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Dr. Barbara Black said she's always felt compelled to help those in need and a few years ago she started an organization to help fulfill her mission. Black founded Lydia’s Nest, which is based in the Johnsonville community of Florence County. The organization...
More than 300 Horry County parcels to be barred from major development along Interstate 73 corridor
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Hundreds of potential tracts will be barred from major development along Interstate 73’s stretch through Horry County once the highway is officially added to its maps. In all, 389 parcels would be pulled off the table for large-scale projects once the maps are formally updated — which may happen as […]
A lottery ticket worth $200,000 was almost thrown away
A man from South Carolina almost threw away his scratch-off lottery ticket, which turned out to be a $200,000 winning ticket. He shared his incredible story of luck and how he almost missed out on his life-changing win. When the South Carolina Education Lottery officials approached him, the Lowcountry man...
Private school advocates speak out against lawsuit looking to take away state funding
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The upcoming school year is about a month away and the South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning whether state funding should help families pay for private educations. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last spring to establish an education scholarship trust fund providing $6,000 to help pay for tuition, supplies […]
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Fatal collision on US-321 claims one life
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A single-vehicle collision late Saturday night resulted in one fatality, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). Master Trooper Gary Miller said the incident occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. on US-321, near Cal Causeway Road, about nine and a half miles west of Ridgeland. A 2019 Dodge Coupe, traveling […]
North Charleston auto-pedestrian accident left one dead
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Just before 10 o’clock on Saturday, North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) officers responded to an auto-pedestrian accident at Rivers Avenue and Fuller Street intersection. The male pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to authorities. The name of the victim has not yet been released. Authorities say no charges […]
Column: South Carolina should be better than what the SEC preseason media poll tells us
In fairness, you can probably understand the reasoning. After a down year, it’s not completely unexpected. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be right. Every year, the SEC releases its annual preseason media poll. As you can imagine, it usually sparks plenty of controversy and debate. And that’s the idea behind it. It’s something that will get people talking with another month until college football season begins.
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