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South Carolina commitment adds Crystal Ball to SEC opponent
One of South Carolina's commitments in the 2025 recruiting class received a Crystal Ball to another SEC team on Tuesday morning. The pick was made a few days after the three-star recruit visited that school last Friday, instead of traveling to South Carolina for the cookout. Check out this update...
Mount Pleasant to host Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant residents have the opportunity to safely dispose of various hazardous materials at the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day. The event, hosted by Charleston County Environmental Management and the Town of Mount Pleasant Public Services, will take place on Saturday, August 10, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. […]
Construction on All American Blvd begins in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Mount Pleasant Government announced construction has begun for All American Boulevard, improving access to local businesses and neighborhoods. Officials say this project will extend All American Boulevard from where it ends near Wholesale Appliance to the roundabout on Park West Boulevard near US 17. Construction efforts began in July […]
Bulldog Class Notes for July 29, 2024
Sharing Good News about Alumni of South Carolina State University!. Angela Moore will be Aiken High School’s new principal. She also is an Aiken High graduate, class of 1992. She earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from South Carolina State University in 1997; a master’s degree in education...
Teammates, others say goodbye to SCSU Hall of Fame member Benjamin Blocker
Several teammates and other SC State graduates gathered for the Homegoing Service for former Bulldog Hall of Fame running back Benjamin "Bennie" Mays Blocker, Sr. on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Leevy's Funeral Home in Columbia. Heading the group was Dr. Willis Ham, one of Blocker's closest friends and teammates....
Hemingway, Sanders listed as top 15 DTs heading into 2024 season
It's no secret that South Carolina has an experienced defensive line returning with multiple players who have SEC experience making their way back to Travian Robertson's room in 2024. On the interior of the defensive line, the Gamecocks return Tonka Hemingway, T.J. Sanders, Alex Huntley and Nick Barrett who combined...
Covid cases drastically increase right before beginning of the school year
Columbia, S.C (WACH) — Rapid increases in COVID-19 cases are growing, just as students all over the state return to the classroom. The state Department of Public Health officials have reported a nearly 177% increase in cases tracked in July compared to April, May, June, and July. The extreme jump has experts warning people to do what's necessary to prevent another serious outbreak. " Please stay home from work, keep your child home from school or daycare," Department of Public Health Dr. Linda Bell.
Hearing for imploded Titan submersible happening in North Charleston, Coast Guard says
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Over a year after the Titan submersible imploded near the site of the shipwrecked Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard set public hearing dates for September in North Charleston. The eight-day hearing will begin Sept. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Charleston County Council Chambers at 4045 Bridge View Drive. The Marine […]
Warrants: Father of 18-year-old Myrtle Beach shooting suspect arrested
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - New documents reveal the father of an 18-year-old charged in a deadly Myrtle Beach shooting was also arrested over the weekend. Gary Jaquise Abraham, of Aiken, is facing a murder charge and other counts linked to the shooting death of Jakolbi Taylor, a 16-year-old from Virginia who was in the area for an AAU basketball tournament.
Cruelty charges upgraded to Murder following death of Augusta toddler
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – On July 25th, 20-year old Danashia McClennon was arrested for Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree for an incident that occurred the day before on the 700 block of Cross Tree Court. On July 30th, McClennon was additionally charged with Murder for this incident, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Winning lottery sold in Spartanburg, South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Someone in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is holding a winning lottery ticket. The lucky Palmetto Cash 5 ticket was bought at the 7 Eleven at 2275 Nazareth Church Rd and is worth $210,000. The Palmetto Cash 5ticket matched all five numbers drawn on Tuesday, July 30, to...
South Carolina receives $6.1 million federal grant for airport upgrades, Florence airport to get portion of the grant
Florence, South Carolina – With the aim to significantly improve South Carolina’s aviation infrastructure, the federal government has set aside approximately $6.1 million for four major airports around the state for necessary development and restoration projects. Part of the third batch of grants under the 2024 Airport Improvement Program, this money seeks to improve airport safety and usability.
Man arrested 6 years after child molestation case in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested six years after being accused of child molestation in Waynesboro, according to authorities. The warrant was executed on July 28, 2024, six years after a witness reported knowledge of a child molestation incident back in Dec. 2018. According to the witness,...
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