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New York Yankees sign former South Carolina baseball star to first MLB contract
The 2024 MLB Draft has come and gone, and three current Gamecocks (catcher Cole Messina, right-handed pitcher Eli Jones, and left-handed pitcher Garrett Gainey), two high school signees (outfielder PJ Morlando and right-handed pitcher Carson Messina), and one junior college signee (left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke) all were taken. On Thursday...
Championship bracket set for this weekend at Nike Peach Jam
Jul. 19—NORTH AUGUSTA — The race to the Peach Jam championship begins now. Pool play ended Friday night in North Augusta, with eight teams advancing to play for the crown jewel of Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League. Leading the way is Pool A champion Nightrydas Elite, which went 5-0 in pool play while leading the tournament in scoring (78.6 points per game), rebounding (36.4 per game) and ...
Market after dark: Charlie's Place lights up with local flavors and flair
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Night Vendor Market was held at Charlie’s Place on Saturday. People were able to shop at vendors' booths, grab a bit from a food truck, and listen to some live music. The night market happens every third Saturday from April to September...
More than 300 Horry County parcels to be barred from major development along Interstate 73 corridor
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Hundreds of potential tracts will be barred from major development along Interstate 73’s stretch through Horry County once the highway is officially added to its maps. In all, 389 parcels would be pulled off the table for large-scale projects once the maps are formally updated — which may happen as […]
South Congaree Rodeo: Elite cowboys, big prizes, and exciting events await
COLUMBIA, S.C. — This weekend, a popular rodeo returns to the Midlands for its ninth year. Folks in South Congaree came out in their best boots and hats Friday for day two of the South Congaree Rodeo. The early evening showers didn’t dampen the spectators' spirits who came out...
Midlands coaches enter sophomore seasons in charge
The sounds of high school football are just a month away from their return. For a lot of midlands schools, this Fall brings the season of sophomore coaches. Plenty of programs seeing the names that took over last year now settle in to a second season like Airport and Head Coach Shane Fidler.
Former South Carolina basketball star makes WNBA All-Star Game weekend history
The South Carolina basketball program is well-represented at WNBA All-Star weekend. MVP-frontrunner A'ja Wilson will play on Saturday night for Team USA against fellow Gamecock legends Aliyah Boston, Allisha Gray, and Team WNBA All-Stars (a group made up of all of the non-Team USA all-star selections). On Friday night, though,...
Over/Under 5.5 Wins for South Carolina? ESPN's McElroy Weighs In
In an episode of College Football Live from SEC Media Days this week, ESPN’s Greg McElroy was one of the analysts who weighed in on 2024 SEC win totals, including the over/under win total for (...)
4-star OL Cortez Smith commits to Georgia over Georgia Tech, Miami, South Carolina
Georgia didn't have to look far to beef up its Great Wall of Georgia. Cortez Smith from nearby Parkview (Ga.) has committed to Georgia, he announced on Saturday. Smith chose the Bulldogs over Georgia Tech, Miami, and South Carolina. The Peach State star told Georgia coaches he planned to be...
'We were in the dark': SC businesses affected by global tech outage
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A global tech outage on Friday frustrated some local businesses and their customers, forcing them to close their doors. Customers at a local First Citizens Bank were met with a sign informing them that the lobby was closed this morning. Customers said they were told there were issues. A worker said the bank faced problems due to the tech outage.
Soda City Live: Find your new best friend during the Pick Me! SC pet adoption event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sponsored by Pick Me! SC. Looking for a furry friend? Now’s a great time to do it. More than 90 shelters and organizations across the state are participating in Pick Me! SC, a statewide pet adoption event. From July 20-28, participating locations are providing free...
Scattered storms and potential flash floods this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- We're kicking off our weekend with a few rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms for Saturday afternoon and evening. Those storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Winds could be the main cause of severe hazards if a few thunderstorms intensify. Although it seems like...
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