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Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’
Is there a strategy to winning the Lottery? Well, there might be... If you've ever seen "Lottery Changed My Life" on TLC, you might remember the episode where a former Lottery winner shared what he claims was his strategy for winning. A South Carolina man says he's been using the...
Carolinas brace for hot July with temperatures and rainfall forecasted above normal
As the end of July approaches following a very hot and humid first half of the month, the next question is what will the rest of the month look like?. For Myrtle Beach, the average high is around 88 degrees Fahrenheit with an average low of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. In Florence, the average high is 92 degrees Fahrenheit in July with an average low of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. For Lumberton, the average high and low in July, respectively, are also 92 degrees Fahrenheit and 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
DAYLO Honored with Richard W. Riley Award
Founded in 2021, DAYLO, or Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, is a student-led book club and community literacy service group fostering empathy and understanding through the power of story, with a growing number of chapters across South Carolina. DAYLO was recently honored with the Richard W. Riley Award for Human...
Lowcountry shrimpers fight against imported shrimp
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Two Lowcountry programs are working to advocate for stricter regulations to ensure fair trade practices of shrimp in the Lowcountry. The South Carolina Shrimpers Association and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium are hosting workshops to unite shrimpers who are facing challenges from shrimp that are imported at a lower price.
Sweet 16: South Carolina's first Whataburger opens doors, 'we're very excited to be here'
Dozens of cars lined up in Boiling Springs Monday morning for the grand opening of South Carolina’s first Whataburger. Located at 3647 Boiling Springs Road, the new location of the Texas-based hamburger chain is offering only drive-thru service in July while staff members continue to train. ...
Now That’s a REALLY Big Fish…
Local fisherman Brian McLaughlin made quite a splash last weekend by reeling in a massive 65 lb. catfish at Santee. McLaughlin, who was fishing with Wayne Kanipe of K&K Printing, hooked the giant fish using cut bait in approximately 8 feet of water. McLaughlin, who owns Onesimus Venture Pressure Washing...
Holly Hill might be getting a new wastewater treatment plant
HOLLY HILL, S.C. — The Town of Holly Hill is in need of a new wastewater treatment plant. Town officials says the current plant is at capacity. “We can handle up to almost 300,000 gallons," said Holly Hill Mayor Billy Chavis. "The problem is on our dry days we're great. On our wet days, when its raining, our system potentially can get up to 2 million gallons a day when its raining.”
Veterans Affairs takes over leadership for state run veterans nursing homes
Veterans homes services are expanding, as the Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) takes over the operation of veterans' homes as part of the split of DHEC. Veterans homes, state-run nursing homes exclusively for long-term care of veterans, were previously established and run by the Department of Mental Health. Now, a...
Soda City Live: Midlands Welcomes New Farmers Market to Village at Sandhills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County Council Chairwoman, Jesica Mackey, ANI, and a local market manager have partnered to create the “Community Artisan and Farmer’s Market.”. It’s a new market in northeast Columbia that offers unique handmade finds, fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and more. The market...
Dennis Hart Named to CCTC’s Spring 2024 Full-Time Student Dean’s List
SUMTER, SC (06/05/2024), JUN 5, 2024 — Dennis Hart, of Lake View, was named to the CCTC Spring 2024 Full-Time student Dean’s List. Hart was among more than 110 students named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List for Full-Time Students. Central Carolina Technical College’s Dean’s List recognizes...
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...
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...
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