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Past floods haunt Midlands as residents and officials tackle ongoing rain challenges
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — After weeks of dry conditions here in the midlands, people how live in low-lying and more flood prone areas are worried about the prospect of even more rain in the forecast. After reports of over 5in falling in some areas over the past 48 hours.
LIST: Back-to-school events happening around the Midlands
Believe it or not, summer vacation is coming to a close, and Midlands students will be heading back to school over the next few weeks. Multiple businesses and organizations in the area are doing what they can to make sure students are prepared as they head back to the classroom. We've compiled a list of many of these events:
LS3P’s Columbia office celebrates 20 years
LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm, has announced the Columbia office is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Columbia office leader and a director on LS3P’s Board Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA opened the Columbia office in May 2004, as the firm’s first female start-up. With more than 40 years of experience, she has led the design teams on notable projects in Columbia.
Manning police investigate deadly shooting, ask public for assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Manning Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Bellwood Section of Manning on Wednesday. According to Manning police, officers found a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound when they arrived at the scene. Emergency medical personnel were immediately called. However, officers say the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clarendon County Coroner.
Department of Juvenile Justice youth injured, taken to hospital following ‘incident’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) confirmed a teenager was injured and taken to a local hospital following an “incident.”. The incident happened on Thursday, July 18. According to the spokesperson Michelle Foster, the incident is under investigation. “The incident surrounding his injury is under...
Notre Dame football in danger of losing yet another major rivalry
Conference realignment is taking its toll on college football but some teams have been affected more than others -- just as the Pac-12 (or the Pac-2). Notre Dame football has also been affected. How is that possible? The Irish aren't part of a conference so it shouldn't affect them, right?
Two South Carolina baseball alums and a Gamecock signee ink pro contracts
South Carolina baseball had three current players and three signees selected in last week's MLB Draft. All-American catcher Cole Messina and high school signee PJ Morlando were the first two to sign their pro deals, but on Wednesday, three more joined them. According to a report from Baseball America's Carlos...
Darci Strickland announces she's leaving to start new life chapter after 27 years at WLTX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today is bittersweet for us at WLTX as News19’s Darci Strickland, the award-winning journalist who’s spent decades serving the viewers of the Midlands, has announced she is leaving to start a new chapter in her life after 27 years on our air. Strickland, who...
'Culture of laxness' in Beaufort County results in several failures, auditors say
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Beaufort County officials releasing a new report that uncovers "improprieties" in some of the $104 million spent last fiscal year. This six-page report, produced by a third party, took more than a year to compile. It found that some Beaufort County staffers failed to follow purchasing policies.
New Kids on the Block scheduled to perform at Credit One rain or shine
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A beloved band with a fanbase that has transcended through the decades is scheduled to perform on Daniel Island Thursday night, despite the forecast. New Kids on the Block will take the stage at Credit One Stadium as part of their Magic Summer Tour 2024 and will feature special guests, […]
Georgetown County School District implements cell phone ban for new school year
GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - The Georgetown County School District will implement a new cell phone policy this year that bars students from using communication devices throughout the school day. South Carolina lawmakers already passed a bill that will bar cell phone use in school, but the Department of Education is...
Overturned student discipline decisions in Charleston Co. schools raise concerns
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Students accused of crimes like assault and having drugs or weapons on campus face discipline from the school board, but an investigation shows most rulings on discipline are being overturned in North Charleston. Current Charleston County School District protocol requires that its constituent boards handle...
Report: Police chase hits over 100 mph, drugs and alcohol found in crashed car
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A man is behind bars after a North Charleston Police chase ended with the discovery of drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s vehicle. Details from a police report state that officers were patrolling the area of Ashley Phosphate Road and Pepperdam Avenue around 12:11 a.m. Thursday when a white Dodge Challenger was seen operating with a defective tag light.
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