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Richland County coroner identifies body found in woods behind Wendy’s
RICHLAND CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim as Watson Smith “Smitty” Strickland Jr., 74, of Columbia, said the coroner’s office. Smitty’s body was found on Wednesday, August 14, in a wooded area next to a parking lot on Averyt...
Large mixed-use student housing community in downtown Columbia set to open
A large student housing development in downtown Columbia is about to go online. Holder Properties’ Gateway 737, a 940-bed student housing development, will begin leasing in early September 2024, with ...
Administrative Changes Made In KCSD
During the August 20th school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved several administrative positions including: naming Matia Goodwin as the district’s new Director of Intervention and Enrichment; naming Dr. Alana Powers as the new principal of Camden Elementary School; and naming Sharon Lewis as the new principal at Doby’s Mill Elementary School. These changes will take place over the next few weeks.
The Jam Room Music Festival Returns to Columbia's Main Street
The Jam Room Music Festival (JRMF) returns to Columbia on Saturday, October 26th. Presented by the Jam Room Foundation, with support from the City of Columbia and Richland County, the festival features a full day of performances on two stages at the corner of Main and Hampton streets in the heart of Columbia’s Main Street District. Celebrating its 11th year, the Jam Room Music Festival remains free and open to all.
ESPN announces broadcast crew who have history with South Carolina football
On Tuesday, ESPN announced the broadcast team for next weekend's season opener when Shane Beamer's South Carolina football team will take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. According to a press release from the "worldwide leader," Dave Neal, Aaron Murray, and Ashley ShahAhmadi will be on the call on SEC Network.
Overnight earthquake detected in Georgia
HAGAN, Ga. (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake in Evans County overnight. The 2.4-magnitude quake occurred near Hagan, Georgia shortly before 1:30 a.m. Earthquakes between 2 and 3 magnitude can be felt by a few people and may cause delicately-suspended objects to swing.
Aiken County Animal Shelter Hosts Annual Clear The Shelter Event
This Saturday, Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) and the Aiken County Animal Shelter will host their annual Clear The Shelter Day. The event is an effort to help find homes for the many animals housed at the shelter, which is at full capacity. Clear The Shelter In Aiken. Clear...
South Carolina investigators release suspect images in store owner shooting as search intensifies
DENMARK, S.C. — State investigators are searching for a suspect who shot a South Carolina store owner earlier in the month. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said it came in to investigate the shooting after a request from Denmark Police Chief Leroy Grimes on Aug. 6. The department was investigating a shooting at Denmark Grocery at 59 Magnolia Avenue in Bamburg that happened around 8 p.m. that day. Investigators said that the store owner was shot and taken to the hospital for treatment. Nothing was taken from the store, and no one else was hurt.
CARVC Set to Visit Five Parks During Annual ‘Fall Crawl Tour’
The Carolina’s Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC) is set to host its “Carolinas Fall Crawl” on Sept. 17, which will include stops at five campgrounds in both North Carolina and South Carolina, according to an email sent out by the association. The five campgrounds set...
Apple Festival Luncheon to Feature Ellen Weaver as Keynote Speaker
The Westminster Rotary Club will host Ellen Weaver, South Carolina’s 19th State Superintendent of Education, as the keynote speaker at the Apple Festival Luncheon on September 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Westminster Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A Greenville native, Weaver, who was elected Superintendent on November 9, 2022, is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for all students in South Carolina. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Bob Jones University and previously worked as State Director for Senator Jim DeMint and founded the Palmetto Promise Institute. Weaver is known for her commitment to education policy and aims to improve foundational skills, recruit top educators, and engage with community leaders to support student success. Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased from any Westminster Rotarian or by calling 864-247-6437.
Nonprofit bridging the gap between Hispanic community and art organizations
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Hispanic Alliance is working to connect resources to the growing Hispanic and Latino communities across the state. Allied4Art is just one resource opportunity within the larger Allied4SC series in the organization. The Allied4SC series identifies community barriers to resources by connecting people with other organizations and institutions in health, culture and workforce.
Recent AU grad cycles cross country for charity
Cycling 4,350-ish miles across the country presented a daunting challenge to Jack West, but it’s. “It was such a wonderful experience. Life is so short. I didn’t want to say, ‘Oh I wish I could do it’. or ‘I wish I did.’ Just do it,” said West,...
An apparent attempt to disrupt Army conference with foul smell
There's a criminal investigation underway into what appears to have been an attempt to disrupt the Army's annual TechNet conference in Augusta, Georgia. Attendees arriving at the conference Tuesday morning were greeted by a foul odor in the venue’s main ballroom. Susan Lawrence, the president of AFCEA — the group that organizes the conference — said local authorities tested the facility for hazardous materials and deemed it safe for the conference to continue. But she said the investigation so far shows the smell was the result of a “willful act,” and that local authorities are investigating.
5-star South Carolina basketball recruiting target transferring to powerhouse closer to Columbia
Major South Carolina basketball recruiting target Agot Makeer is transferring to a new school that is much closer to Columbia. The 5-star wing prospect annoucned on social media on Tuesday that she is leaving Crestwood Prep in Canada to join the team at Montverde Academy in Florida. Makeer is one...
South Carolina Beaches Face High Rip Current Risk: August 22 Forecast from NWS Charleston
Charleston, SC – Coastal South Carolina beaches face a high risk of dangerous rip currents today, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston office. The warning includes popular spots like Hilton Head, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan’s Island. The NWS Charleston emphasized that life-threatening rip currents are...
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