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'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.
K9 assists in arrest made in Blythewood
BLYTHEWOOD – Following a suspected vehicle theft from an unnamed service station around midnight on Thursday, July 18, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team responded to the 100 block of Elton Walker Road in Blythewood around 1 p.m. the next day, July 19, to execute both an arrest and search warrant related to vehicle theft.
Ridge View student represents S.C. at ALA Girls Nation
Jada-Love Roper, a student at Ridge View High School, is one of 100 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them how the federal government works.
Conn’s Is Closing More Than 70 Stores In 13 States Including Georgia And South Carolina
Conn’s home goods and furniture retailer has announced it’s closing more than 70 stores across the country, including some stores in Georgia and South Carolina. The good news is, the Conn’s store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta is not on the closure list. At least not for now.
Columbia man vanishes nearly a month ago, police say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A Columbia man has been missing for a nearly a month and public are asking for the public's help to find him. ALSO | Missing teen found shot to death, police say. On July 24, officials with the Columbia Police Department (CPD) released a post...
The Alex English Basketball Skills Camp brings out the stars to deliver a strong message to the kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Alex English Basketball Skills Camp continued Wednesday at Cardinal Newman and the special guest speaker for that day was Spring Valley graduate and former Gamecock standout PJ Dozier, a member of the 2017 Final Four team. Dozier, who just wrapped up a season playing in...
Benedict College Alumni Celebrate a Decade of Achievement While Punching Above Their Weight
COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024-- Benedict Tigers across the world are celebrating a major milestone today. For the last 10 years, Benedict College alumni and friends have collectively pushed past their record-setting fundraising goals. The 2024 Annual Fund goal was $1.5M. The goal was surpassed by $230,000 for a total of $1,730,173.45. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240725089392/en/ Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis is flanked by the Annual Giving Campaign Leadership team members and the volunteer leadership team from across the country. (Photo: Terrell Maxwell)
Countdown to camp: 8 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 8 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
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