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City of Columbia announces enrollment for after school programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department said enrollment is now open to the public for the city’s after school program. The program begins Aug. 8 and will take place at four different locations across the city:. Emily Douglas Park at 2500 Wheat...
New Dorchester District Four school to open this August
ST. GEORGE, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester School District Four is preparing to open its doors to its first newly built school in nearly 20 years. Woodland Middle School will welcome 450 students this fall for the 2024-2025 school year. The district decided to consolidate its two middle schools in St....
Hampton Street Vineyards to host first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games
Get ready to support your favorite restaurants while they compete to win money for local charities during the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games at Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St. in Columbia, on Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Inspired by the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the five-part event...
Man sentenced to 15 years for 2023 Mother's Day shooting death of girlfriend
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A 44-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in May 2023, according to the Columbia Police Department. Elijah Lindsay pled guilty on Tuesday at his trial in the death of 48-year-old Barbara Dinkins. Dinkins was found...
Mayor addresses some concerns over new Scout Plant in Blythewood
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As construction progresses on the Scout Motors production center in Blythewood, questions and concerns about how the town will handle the expected growth are on the rise. “I think it's a historic change for South Carolina as a whole, first and foremost,” said Blythewood’s Mayor, Sloan...
Missing in South Carolina: It's been 2 years since elderly woman with dementia was last seen
PINEVILLE, S.C. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. It's been two years since anyone has seen an elderly South Carolina woman who vanished without a trace. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, Ruth Jenkins, 78, was last seen July 16, 2022. Investigators say she was spotted around 2...
Richland County School District One hosts hiring event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County School District One is hosting a hiring event Wednesday morning to showcase career opportunities the district is offering. The event is held in partnership with SC Works Midlands and takes place at 700 Taylor Street in Columbia from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Various...
Localized flooding, isolated damaging gusts possible this afternoon
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Much like the past several days, it won't take long to heat up this morning. Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid and upper 90s by the early afternoon across the Midlands. Fortunately, widespread rain should help cool us off later in the day. Showers...
Beaufort County School District announces two new principals
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) has announced two new principals to lead schools. The two new principals are: Broad River Elementary School Jaime Allen (photo provided by BCSD) Jamie Allen, current principal of Whale Branch Middle School will replace Constance Goodwine-Lewis who has accepted the principal position at St. […]
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Announces National Tequila Day Plans
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina invites the community to celebrate National Tequila Day at their locations on Wednesday, July 24th. Guests can enjoy $6 Mex 1 Margaritas and $8 Infused Margaritas all day long. The restaurants will also offer special tequila deals all weekend long and live music. For more information,...
Former South Carolina baseball pitcher transfers to new SEC rival
When Mark Kingston was fired as the head coach of the South Carolina baseball program, there was not a mass exodus from the program. Oftentimes, when a head coach leaves a school (for whatever reason), a large percentage of the roster enters the transfer portal and winds up playing elsewhere the following season.
City council approves rezone request for 1000 King St. mixed-use development plan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston City Council passed a rezoning request Tuesday that will allow for renovation and expansion to 1000 King Street Apartments and additional mixed-use buildings to be added to the site. The nearly 4-acre area will be reclassified for the King Palace Planned Unit Development. Tim Keane, the Planning, Permitting, and Engineering […]
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