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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...
VOTE: Does the South Carolina Highway Patrol have America’s best-looking cruisers?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Do you love the look of South Carolina Highway Patrol’s cruisers? Your vote could help them win a nationwide calendar contest. SC Highway Patrol is featuring its 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in an annual contest to find America’s best-looking cruiser. “We compete against all the other state agencies […]
National analyst says that South Carolina football "is being slept on" this offseason
The 2024 version of the South Carolina football team is a polarizing group in terms of predictions and record projections. Some believe that a down 2023 was indicative of bigger problems in Columbia and that the Gamecocks will go 4-8 this fall. Others think that it was a mere blip on the radar and that an 8-4 season is on the horizon. Naturally, other prognostications have split the difference.
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