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Peristyle Podcast - Recapping USC's first Big Ten Media Day with Connor Morrissette in Indianapolis
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") are back to recap the Trojans first Big Ten Media Day with Lincoln Riley, Miller Moss, Kamari Ramsey and Jonah Monheim representing USC in Indianapolis. Ryan and Connor discuss everything Riley and the players...
New Lowes Foods store’s grand opening is today in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new Lowes Foods store opened on Thursday in Aiken. There was a ribbon cutting for the new store, followed by the grand opening at 8 a.m. It’s at the intersection of Whiskey Road and Powderhouse Road southeast. Lowes Foods has more than 80 locations...
Two South Carolina baseball alums and a Gamecock signee ink pro contracts
South Carolina baseball had three current players and three signees selected in last week's MLB Draft. All-American catcher Cole Messina and high school signee PJ Morlando were the first two to sign their pro deals, but on Wednesday, three more joined them. According to a report from Baseball America's Carlos...
HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon lose back-to-back at home Thursday
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon hosted the Lexington County Blowfish in a doubleheader Thursday after rain delays postponed the last two games between the two CPL West teams earlier this month. The last time these two faced off the Blowfish snuck away with a win 7-6 on July 3rd.
District Five names interim principal for Seven Oaks Elementary School
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special services, a role she has occupied since 2014. She has also worked at the State Department of Education as a grant director and as a special education teacher.
Conn’s Is Closing More Than 70 Stores In 13 States Including Georgia And South Carolina
Conn’s home goods and furniture retailer has announced it’s closing more than 70 stores across the country, including some stores in Georgia and South Carolina. The good news is, the Conn’s store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta is not on the closure list. At least not for now.
Team USA wins final pre-Olympic game as South Carolina basketball legend dominates
The United States Basketball Women's National Team is a loaded unit that feels destined to win its 8th Olympic gold medal in a row. Led by South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson, the world's best player, the US is clearly the top group in the 2024 Summer Olympics, and fans of the red, white, and blue cannot wait for the first game next week.
2 men arrested in Richland County arson case, 1 out on bond for murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Two men were arrested after deputies said they lit a home in Hopkins on fire while someone was inside. A press release from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department released Thursday said the arson happened July 14 around 5:30 p.m. at the 200 block of Country Haven Road in Hopkins.
K9 assists in arrest made in Blythewood
BLYTHEWOOD – Following a suspected vehicle theft from an unnamed service station around midnight on Thursday, July 18, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response Team responded to the 100 block of Elton Walker Road in Blythewood around 1 p.m. the next day, July 19, to execute both an arrest and search warrant related to vehicle theft.
Columbia man vanishes nearly a month ago, police say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A Columbia man has been missing for a nearly a month and public are asking for the public's help to find him. ALSO | Missing teen found shot to death, police say. On July 24, officials with the Columbia Police Department (CPD) released a post...
4-1 vote forces public discussion of July 3 event
BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council’s Monday night agenda was light, but, right off, there were fireworks. It was only minutes into the meeting when Councilman Rich McKenrick called for the addition of an agenda item to allow open discussion by council members concerning the disruptions that occurred during and after the July 3 Rockin’ Red, White, & Blue fireworks celebration in Doko Park.
Fripp makes her case against releasing MPA files
BLYTHEWOOD – Last month, council voted 4-1 against releasing the MPA files that have been turned over to the town government after the lawsuit was settled. Monday night, during public comment time, resident Bobbie Young asked council members, “Why are you still covering up the $700,000 lawsuit. You ran on transparency. Where’s the transparency?”
Dreher High graduate named 2024 National Merit Scholarship recipient
Aidan Dong, a 2024 graduate of Dreher High School, has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship. The scholarship program recognizes academically talented high school seniors across the country. Dong is among more than 3,700 recipients of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. He will be attending Mississippi State...
Benedict College Alumni Celebrate a Decade of Achievement While Punching Above Their Weight
COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024-- Benedict Tigers across the world are celebrating a major milestone today. For the last 10 years, Benedict College alumni and friends have collectively pushed past their record-setting fundraising goals. The 2024 Annual Fund goal was $1.5M. The goal was surpassed by $230,000 for a total of $1,730,173.45. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240725089392/en/ Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis is flanked by the Annual Giving Campaign Leadership team members and the volunteer leadership team from across the country. (Photo: Terrell Maxwell)
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