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Suspect shot, deputy hurt in clash near Aiken County school
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - At least one person was shot by a law enforcement officer and a deputy was injured Thursday afternoon in a clash at Beaver Dam Road and Columbia Highway North. The incident put nearby J.D. Lever Elementary School on lockdown, but no children were endangered or hurt,...
134-year-old home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, closing 71 stores including in North Charleston
Conn's HomePlus, a 134-year-old home goods store known throughout 15 states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday and is set to close 71 of its 170 stores.
Columbia school district mismanaged childcare center construction, report finds
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina inspector general found a Columbia-area school district violated state and local laws, exposing itself to liability and wasting taxpayer dollars, when it started construction of a childcare center without the necessary approvals. State Inspector General Brian Lamkin, in his report, referred to “mismanagement” by Richland School District One, but his […]
Two South Carolina baseball alums and a Gamecock signee ink pro contracts
South Carolina baseball had three current players and three signees selected in last week's MLB Draft. All-American catcher Cole Messina and high school signee PJ Morlando were the first two to sign their pro deals, but on Wednesday, three more joined them. According to a report from Baseball America's Carlos...
City committee leaders considering plans for hotel at Morrison Drive
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Developers are planning to put a new hotel along Morrison Drive to serve tourists and residents looking for a “staycation.”. Plans for the hotel include a 10-story building with 250 rooms. The hotel design has plans for a rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, adding a freestanding four-story building next to the hotel.
Restaurant owner, developer working to turn abandoned home into affordable housing unit
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– More workforce housing is coming to Charleston as business owners find unique ways to ensure their employees can afford to live where they work. A James Island restaurant owner is working to recruit and retain good employees. A big part of that is ensuring they can live where they work. He […]
A Founding Father: The Life and Times of J.C. Long
On Dec. 12, 1944, John Charles Long (known to everyone as J.C.), a prominent Charleston attorney, purchased 1,300 acres of land on the Isle of Palms. His vision of greatness would change the Isle of Palms forever. Long and his development company, The Beach Company, not only introduced paved roads,...
Darci Strickland announces she's leaving to start new life chapter after 27 years at WLTX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today is bittersweet for us at WLTX as News19’s Darci Strickland, the award-winning journalist who’s spent decades serving the viewers of the Midlands, has announced she is leaving to start a new chapter in her life after 27 years on our air. Strickland, who...
May River Manor brings Lowcountry luxury to Bluffton, South Carolina
May River Manor is Bluffton’s new boutique hotel. Nestled amongst tall pines and swaying palms, May River Manor affords guests a luxe boutique hotel experience in Bluffton, South Carolina. The property, which opened in January, is situated on five acres of open and wooded landscape and offers up extraordinary attention to detail with an exemplary level of service.
Report: Police chase hits over 100 mph, drugs and alcohol found in crashed car
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A man is behind bars after a North Charleston Police chase ended with the discovery of drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s vehicle. Details from a police report state that officers were patrolling the area of Ashley Phosphate Road and Pepperdam Avenue around 12:11 a.m. Thursday when a white Dodge Challenger was seen operating with a defective tag light.
Blythewood All Stars prepare for 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WIS) - A group of 7- to 8-year-old baseball players are making their final preparations in fulfilling their dream of playing in the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series. The games begin later this week in Orangeburg which features all-star teams from 11 states across the Southeast plus the...
Former Charleston educators featured in South Carolina History Calendar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A long-time Lowcountry educator and her late husband are being honored in a special way. They are featured in an annual calendar that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans across the state. The calendar is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education. “But...
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