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Why this Sumter family is celebrating a birthday after a heartbreaking loss
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Family members of a Sumter boy found shot and killed one day before his 16th birthday vowed to honor his life and celebrate the birthday that was stolen from him on Friday. Derrick Wilson's aunt, Cynthia, spoke on Friday, standing alongside his mother. “We are...
Mullins cattle farmer slowly recovers from South Carolina drought
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — The owner and operator of Atkinson’s Cattle Company in Mullins said this is the worst his 500-acre farm has been since 2007 and 2011 when it comes to the effects of the severe drought since June. However, over the past two weeks, Don Atkinson said that the farm has received scattered […]
Panthers Welcome 10 New Coaches
Batesburg-Leesville, Greg Lawson, 3 season as Football Head Coach. The 2024-25 school year opens on July 30th this year in Batesburg-Leesville and with the new school year the Panthers welcome 10 new faces to campus with a few current coaches also moving into new roles. Seven new varsity head coaches will take over while five new assistants join the staff with the boys tennis head coaching position still to be filled.
One month later, Coastal Carolina University yet to provide report on arrest of Shoreline Behavioral Health Services chairman
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Friday marked one month since Coastal Carolina University police arrested a now-former teaching associate on an assault-and-battery charge, and News13 is still waiting for school officials to release a copy of the police report. News13 submitted an online Freedom of Information Act request with CCU on June 26 asking for the […]
CCSD network outage caused by suspicious activity, resolution expected next week
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Friday morning the Charleston County School District suffered a network outage spurred by what they say was suspicious activity notification gracing the screens for several in the community. "Now when you say suspicious activity, I think all of us have been through enough things that...
Midland Park could see schools change as early as 2026
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County School District hopes to expand education for the Midland Park community as early as 2026. The district wants to purchase 2427 Midland Park Road from North Charleston and turn it into a school property. City council voted unanimously on Thursday to pass it through a first reading.
'Florence After 5' event brings live music, family fun to block party
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — Downtown Florence is hosting the Tru Sol Band at the 'Florence After 5' event on August 2. The talented musicians will bring a unique and soulful sound that has captured audiences all over the East Coast. Tru Sol Band performs renditions of Motown classics, hits...
List: Start dates for schools in the Midlands
Summer break is winding down, and Midlands-area schools are gearing up to welcome students back into the classrooms. Some teachers have already returned and are hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year. See below for a list of start dates for schools and districts in the Midlands. Many...
Horry County Schools’ clear backpack requirement leaves some parents unhappy
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Starting this school year, Horry County Schools will require all backpacks carried by students to be clear in an attempt to keep prohibited items such as weapons from being brought into buildings. The district recently provided parents with specific features of the new police. Students will not permitted to carry […]
Photo Gallery: West Columbia celebrates grand opening of newest Planet Fitness location
Local Planet Fitness franchisee, Lev Management, celebrated the opening of their eighth Midlands location Thursday in West Columbia. Located at 2410 Augusta Road, the newest location offers state of the art Matrix cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-minute express circuits, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, and free fitness training.
Berkeley County receives state funding to build a new multi-use trail
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) - Berkeley County has received $500,000 in state funding to construct a multi-use trail beside the Limehouse Branch Canal, down Royle Road and through the College Park neighborhood in Ladson. The asphalt path will be about 10 feet wide, so there will be plenty of room for...
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