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Department of Juvenile Justice youth injured, taken to hospital following ‘incident’
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) confirmed a teenager was injured and taken to a local hospital following an “incident.”. The incident happened on Thursday, July 18. According to the spokesperson Michelle Foster, the incident is under investigation. “The incident surrounding his injury is under...
Blackwell breaks down Gamecocks running backs
Marquel Blackwell likes the makeup of South Carolina's six-man running back room. Marquel Blackwell likes the makeup of South Carolina's six-man running back room. "The biggest thing that I'm proud of about these guys is you can get into a room with a whole bunch of competition, then it can become toxic sometimes, but those guys have done a really good job of supporting each other, being there for each other," Blackwell told TheBigSpur on Thursday.
Carolina Ascent FC Invites Fans to Preseason Friendly at University of South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 25, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today a preseason friendly against the University of South Carolina women’s soccer team on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Columbia, South Carolina. The match is open to the public and will be played at Eugene E. Stone III Stadium. Admission is free as the club invites fans from across the Carolinas to watch Carolina Ascent FC in action for the very first time.
Carly Rogers Named Head Coach of Erskine Cheerleading and Dance Programs
Erskine College has appointed Carly Rogers as the new head coach for both the Cheerleading and Dance programs, marking a significant role expansion for Rogers. Carly Rogers led the Fleet Dance program since November 2022. Rogers graduated from Newberry College in 2019 with a B.A. in Psychology. State of Play.
Darci Strickland announces she's leaving to start new life chapter after 27 years at WLTX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today is bittersweet for us at WLTX as News19’s Darci Strickland, the award-winning journalist who’s spent decades serving the viewers of the Midlands, has announced she is leaving to start a new chapter in her life after 27 years on our air. Strickland, who...
Take a look back at Dawn Staley carrying U.S. flag at Olympics 20 years ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - With the 2024 Olympics in Paris fast approaching, we’re taking a look back at a memorable moment from the games 20 years ago — Dawn Staley carrying the U.S. flag in Athens. These photos capture a significant moment in history, as she’s the first...
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.
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