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SC death row inmate wants his attorney to decide how he will die
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — The South Carolina inmate scheduled for execution next month gave his attorney the power to decide how he will die, according to court filings. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court said it will not schedule any more executions until justices decide how much time should pass between them, according to a Friday […]
South Carolina: Mercury Rising
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Melting polar ice caps, rising ocean waters and extreme wildfires are all side effects of climate change in different parts of the world, but not so much here in the Midlands. It can be easy to assume climate change is their problem, not ours, so...
Florence 1 Schools make improvements to facilities, increase security efforts
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — Florence 1 Schools continues to increase security and make improvements at schools across the district. The district has added brand new doors, includingLester Elementary, Briggs Elementary and South Florence High Schools. New windows have been installed at Carver Elementary Magnet School. Many people have complimented...
Florence debuts new independent league football team
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — A new football team is debuting at the Florence Center this year, and they are aiming to bring the community together. They will be offering family-friendly fun and a lot of entertainment. The South Carolina Ravens are part of an independent league driven by community...
Florence mother speaks out after child is incorrectly sent home on school bus
FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — A Florence mother is looking to home-school her child after staff at Henry Timrod Elementary School put her eight-year-old son on a school bus. Danielle Foster said her son Justyce has always been picked up from school by herself or a guardian. On Monday around...
NFL lineman opening 10 Freddy's locations
Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed a multi-unit development agreement with NFL offensive lineman Ben Powers to bring 10 locations to Greenville and Spartanburg Counties in South Carolina. Powers and GVL Hospitality Group, which includes business partners Brett Rickert and Brian Stevens, will spearhead the expansion with the first...
Expanding nurse training in S.C.
If you are a regular listener of this show, you’ve probably heard us discuss over the past several years the nursing shortage in our state and the steps being taken to alleviate that situation. One of those action plans is now a reality as a new 52,000 square foot nursing training facility just opened in Lexington County. Mike Switzer interviews Jeannette Andrews, the Helen Gurley Wolford Professor of Nursing and the dean of the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina.
Dillon County deputies look for man accused of stealing handgun from home
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Dillon County deputies are asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing a gun from a home last week. Deputies responded on Aug. 20 for a burglary on Bermuda Road, the sheriff’s office said. The man had his face covered with gloves on and allegedly stole several items from […]
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