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'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...
Deputies search for runaway, ask for public's help
SUMTER, S.C. (WACH) — Deputies are looking for a 17-year-old runway from Sumter. According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, the family of Tyquan Parker last saw him on Wednesday, July 24 in the area of Cane Savannah Road. ALSO | Missing teen found shot to death, police say.
Rain causes flooding in Bennettsville amid dam breach issues
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Community members in Bennettsville are telling ABC15 that some parts of the city are starting to flood and they are worried about it. Those who live in the Shady Rest and Richardson Park communities hope the rain will not cause more problems with the Lake Paul Wallace dam that breached again this week.
Familiar face returning to South Carolina Gamecocks’ athletics department
A name that plenty of longtime South Carolina Gamecocks fans will know is set to return to the athletics department in Columbia. The post Familiar face returning to South Carolina Gamecocks’ athletics department appeared first on On3.
‘I feel like I’m in a river’: Homeowner begs SCDOT to resolve flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - David McAdory, a homeowner in Richland County, lives in a flood plain. The area is well known for the thousand-year flood that left the area in upwards of 15 feet full of water. McAdory told WIS News 10 storm drains on the sides of the road...
Long Island Medium coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Have you ever wanted to talk to someone who isn't here anymore? Not just someone who has moved away but someone dead. Theresa Caputo, also known as the Long Island Medium, is coming to the Koger Center for a night called “Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience” on Oct. 22.
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...
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:
Few coaching changes take place at Chesterfield
Chesterfield – As the 2024-25 school year begins, there will be a few new faces in charge of some athletic programs at Chesterfield High. Athletic director Kevin Kenny had to make a big hire, late in the spring, to fill an unexpected opening for the head coaching position in football. Former coach Jonathan Eason announced in May that he was accepting a head coaching spot at his alma mater, Central of Pageland.
Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier has controversial thoughts on SEC expansion
Steve Spurrier is the greatest coach in the history of the South Carolina football program. He also is one of the top headmen in the history of the Duke Blue Devils (despite spending just three years in Durham) and is the best coach ever to lead his alma mater at the University of Florida.
Another South Carolina basketball non-conference game on the books
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley might be coming off of her third National Championship, but the Gamecock boss certainly is not resting on her laurels. Despite no need to do so, Coach Staley once again is scheduling one of the toughest slates in the country. In addition to the annual rivalry games against Clemson and UConn, South Carolina also will play against the Michigan Wolverines (in Las Vegas as part of the Hall of Fame Series for the season opener), UCLA Bruins (in Los Angeles), Duke Blue Devils (in the ACC/SEC Challenge), NC State Wolfpack (in a neutral site game in Charlotte), and Iowa State Cyclones and Purdue Boilermakers (in the Fort Myers Tip-Off).
Former TBS player makes basketball moves; latest: he’s heading to S. Carolina
Former Burlington School basketball player Jamarii Thomas is making the rounds in the Southeast. He has landed on South Carolina’s roster for a senior season after several other stops. Thomas played two seasons for UNC Wilmington before a strong 2023-24 season for Norfolk State. He averaged 16.9 points per...
Richland One offering golden activities passes for senior citizens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland One is offering golden passes to senior citizens ages 60 and older who live within the district, said officials. The pass provides eligible seniors with free admission to all district-sponsored athletics events, except Sportsarama and playoff games. A Golden Activities Pass can be obtain from...
WWE Friday Night SmackDown coming to Columbia in October
WWE announced 15 live events as part of its 2024 touring schedule, including a stop at Colonial Life Arena on Friday, October 18 for SmackDown. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, July 26 at 10 a.m. WWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The...
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