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Solar farm could soon power rural areas in Georgetown County
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–Residents in remote areas of Georgetown County could soon see a new, less expensive, more environmentally friendly source of energy as leaders are considering building a solar farm in Lamberttown. The new solar farm project is estimated to cost over 200 million dollars. The site will take up 1,003 acres, and 400 […]
Marlboro Co. community mourning tragic death of former football standout
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Many in the Marlboro County community are mourning the tragic death of a former football standout. 22-year-old Darrius Grant died in a motorcycle crash Monday evening on Highway 9 in the Clio community. Troopers say Grant was operating the motorcycle when he veered off...
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...
Richland County School District One hosts hiring event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County School District One is hosting a hiring event Wednesday morning to showcase career opportunities the district is offering. The event is held in partnership with SC Works Midlands and takes place at 700 Taylor Street in Columbia from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Various...
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...
Georgetown County School District received 22 applications during superintendent search; semi-finalists selected
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Georgetown County School District hopes to announce its new superintendent by early October. The district, working with the South Carolina School Boards Association, began searching for a new superintendent on June 1 after Keith Price accepted a job with Lexington County School District One in the midlands. His last […]
Former South Carolina baseball pitcher transfers to new SEC rival
When Mark Kingston was fired as the head coach of the South Carolina baseball program, there was not a mass exodus from the program. Oftentimes, when a head coach leaves a school (for whatever reason), a large percentage of the roster enters the transfer portal and winds up playing elsewhere the following season.
Havelock 3-star LB Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina
The University of South Carolina has landed another defender from Eastern North Carolina. Havelock High School athlete Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks on Monday afternoon. According to On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, he is a 3-star prospect. The commitment comes within a month of South Carolina adding a pledge from Vance County High School edge rusher Taeshawn Alston. The Gamecocks also have a commitment from Jay M. Robinson High School wide receiver Brian Rowe.
Relief from heat and drought likely on the way
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the central and eastern Midlands until 7 pm today due to the potential of heat index values up to 108. Isolated showers will bring cooler temperatures to a lucky few, but most will stay dry and hot the remainder of the day.
Fight leads to shooting outside of Lumberton store
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — A fight between two men led to a shooting Tuesday evening outside the Dollar General on Caton Road in Lumberton, according to officials. The victim is said to have non-life-threatening injuries but was airlifted to the hospital. A suspect has been taken into custody. Officials...
Atlanta man allegedly drives over 100 miles away to lower giant Confederate flag in South Carolina, report says
SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — An Atlanta man allegedly drove over 100 miles away in an attempt to take down a "giant" Confederate flag Saturday night, according to a report from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office. The report stated that the 23-year-old told deputies he "doesn't agree with what it...
Inmate dies at CMC after reporting illness at Horry Co. detention center
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An inmate at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County died yesterday, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard. Joseph Watts, Jr., 35, died at the Conway Medical Center Emergency Room after being transported there. He reportedly told officials at the prison...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
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...
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