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U.S. Army Central soldier dies while exercising in Sumter
The U.S. Army has announced that Lt. Col. Roderick Vinson, age 55, of Charlotte, died while exercising in a Sumter neighborhood on Sunday, Aug. 11. Vinson was stationed at U.S. Army Central, an Army base located on the same property as Shaw Air Force Base. Vinson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1987 as an 11M, Fighting Vehicle Infantryman and was commissioned as a transportation officer in 1999. He had been stationed at U.S. Army Central since 2018.
Court of Appeals reverses conviction for former Lexington High School student found guilty in 2014 deadly stabbing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of a man who was found guilty in the deadly stabbing of a Dutch Fork High School student. In Oct. 2016, Kierin Dennis was tried after being charged in connection with the 2014 stabbing death of DaVon Capers, 17. However, after more than 10 hours of deliberations, the jury was deadlocked and the judge declared a mistrial.
Dear Lexington Richland School District Five Family,
The vision of School District Five is simple: “We Love and Grow our Students.” This vision was created by the faculty and staff to recognize the collective reason why professionals choose to work in our district. Our theme for the 2024 – 2025 school year is “Growing Together” which highlights the secret to our success, our people.
Columbia Mayor Touts New Collaboration, Working Relationships
Touting recurring themes of collaboration and connectivity across the Midlands, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann says Columbia is “the land of opportunity” and “the best kept secret in South Carolina.”. Rickenmann was the inaugural speaker Wednesday for a new “State of the Midlands” series being presented by the Urban...
‘Anything could’ve happened’: School misplaces kindergartner on his first day of school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A parent of a kindergartner in South Carolina is frustrated after her son was misplaced during a mix-up on the first day of school. Terreshia Green said her plan on the first day of school last Wednesday was to pick up her 5-year-old son Jabari from Jackson Creek Elementary School near Columbia.
Pizza shop owner gives back to neighborhood dealing with flooding after heavy rain from Tropical Storm Debby
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Over a week after Tropical Storm Debby made a second landfall in the Lowcountry many communities are still dealing with the flooding effects. One local restaurant owner was looking for a way to give back after the storm. Mike Pitera, owner of Pizza a Modo Mio, used his culinary skills […]
Gustard's Custards is Officially Open for Business
New downtown dessert destination, Gustard's Custards, is now open for business. Guests can expect vanilla, chocolate, and seasonally flavored soft serve custard alongside plenty of toppings to choose from. As Gustard's is named after owner Nelson Burch's dog, Gus, it's fitting that there is something on the menu for your...
Deputies respond to Beaufort County location after 'incident with injury'
BURTON, S.C. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Update 1:45 p.m.: The sheriff's office says a shooting was reported in the area. They are looking for a suspect and any victims. Initial report: A heavy law enforcement presence has been reported in Beaufort County. According to the Beaufort County...
May River leaning on strong senior class to get back to winning ways
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) -May River is a program that has a winning standard, but a change in leadership put things on pause last year. The Sharks are now full-swim ahead into 2024, with a senior class that’s working to go out the right way. 2nd year head coach Richard...
Ban on thick plastic bags goes into effect in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Thick plastic bags will no longer be available at Mount Pleasant stores starting Wednesday as the town furthers its ban on single-use plastics. Town leaders voted in April to ban thick plastic bags, like those found at Walmart and Target, expanding a 2018 ordinance that prohibited businesses from using plastic bags, […]
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