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Labor Day travel in the CSRA: What you need to know
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Whether traveling by air or by car, millions of Americans have something to celebrate this holiday weekend: lower prices. AAA said overall it’s seeing a 2% dip in the cost of domestic travel. “Overall it has just been tremendous to see how many people want...
Inmate asks to delay execution, says co-defendant who blamed him for killing had secret deal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An inmate set to be executed in South Carolina in three weeks wants the state Supreme Court to delay the execution so his lawyers can argue his co-defendant who testified against him lied about having no plea deal in exchange for his testimony. Attorneys for Freddie Owens also said in court papers filed late Friday that a juror saw a electronic stun device Owens had to wear in court to assure good behavior and a judge never talked about why he had to wear it. It’s part of a flurry of legal action as South Carolina tries to restart its death chamber after not putting an inmate to death in 13 years. At least six executions are looming. Also on Friday, the South Carolina’s Supreme Court promised it would wait at least five weeks between executions.
Friday Night Lights Showdown: Calvary Day vs. Oceanside Collegiate, SC – A Battle of Champions - Week 3 Schedule
The Calvary Cavaliers travel to Mount Pleasant on Friday for cross-state matchup with Oceanside Collegiate Academy, a program that won South Carolina’s Class AA state championship in 2023. The Landsharks, who moved up to South Carolina’s Class AAA this season, are led by sophomore quarterback Aiden Manavian. As a...
Dawn Staley and South Carolina basketball team invited to White House
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and her team have been invited to the White House to celebrate their 2023-2024 National Championship victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, a spokesman from the White House announced. The invitation is set for a Tuesday, September 10th event that begins at 11:00 PM ET.
Courtesy boat checks available in South Carolina on Labor Day weekend
YORK COUNTY, S.C. — As lakes and waterways across South Carolina prepare for a busy weekend of boating, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings. SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will be on hand to perform quick and thorough...
Trees to the rescue: The Midlands' natural solution to flooding woes
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Trees have far more power than just keeping us cool. They reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance air quality. They also lessen the risk of flooding by absorbing water runoff, a frequent problem for the Midlands. Many still...
Feeling itchy? Rising greenhouse gases could be to blame
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- With every step in the woods, a poison ivy plant may be nearby. It is a natural part of our habitat in South Carolina, and experts told WACH FOX’s Clara Faith it’s becoming more and more visible as greenhouse gases continue to rise. Herrick...
Coroner’s office seeks help identifying man found dead 1 year ago
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was found dead nearly a year ago. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the man, who is believed to be of Hispanic or Native American descent, was found dead in Summerville’s College Park Road area on Sept. 29, 2023.
Woman looking to buy a home in Orangeburg gets shot at
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — On Saturday, deputies say a woman was shot in her car. The victim was looking to buy a home in the Brookdale neighborhood near Orangeburg. At the time she was with a male victim who was driving the car. As they were making a second pass...
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