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WWE Friday Night SmackDown coming to Columbia in October
WWE announced 15 live events as part of its 2024 touring schedule, including a stop at Colonial Life Arena on Friday, October 18 for SmackDown. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, July 26 at 10 a.m. WWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The...
Hephzibah Couple Among Five People Killed In Fiery Crash On I-95 In North Carolina
A Hephzibah couple is dead and a truck driver is facing manslaughter charges after five people died in a fiery crash Wednesday on Interstate 95 in Kenly, North Carolina. The northbound lanes of I-95 were shut down for nine hours while emergency crews were on the scene. The North Carolina...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Cooler Weekend with Possible Showers
Columbia, SC – This weekend, South Carolina residents can expect a mix of weather conditions as temperatures drop slightly below average. A stray shower or storm is possible today, but otherwise, drier conditions are expected, with highs ranging from 87-90°F on Saturday and 88-91°F on Sunday. According...
Police: Missing South Carolina teen found dead, victim of shooting
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A teenage boy reported missing in South Carolina has been found dead. According to the Sumter Police Department, the body of Derrick "CD" Wilson was discovered Thursday in the area of Hoyt and Nelson streets. Police say Derrick, who would have...
Scattered showers and storms again this afternoon
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A front will move through the state, bringing widespread showers and storms to the Midlands of South Carolina today. The front is expected to move south of the area by Saturday, ushering in drier air and lowering rain chances over the weekend. Temperatures will hover near to slightly below normal through early next week before returning to typical summer levels by midweek.
New safety protocol aims to make school safety accessible for students, parents, teachers
Jul. 26—Aiken County students are starting off the school year with a new safety protocol in place. The Aiken County Public School District is beginning to implement the Standard Response Protocol in the classroom and beyond, as teachers, students, parents and law enforcement receive training on this program. Educators are hoping to familiarize students with the new protocol's five action ...
Smuggled drugs killed 2 inmates at troubled South Carolina jail, sheriff says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two inmates died from drug overdoses in two days at a South Carolina jail, which has been under a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said. The inmates at the jail in Richland County were killed by two different drugs, one on Monday and a second on Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott […]
Countdown to camp: 7 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just seven days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
Police: 15-year-old killed in head-on crash involving golf cart, SUV
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - A teenager was killed in a crash involving a golf cart and SUV in Rock Hill Thursday night. Rock Hill officers were called out around 10:05 p.m. July 25 to the 4200 block of Laurel Creek Drive for reports of a crash. When they arrived,...
Nikki Haley Scolds Republicans Over Kamala Harris 'DEI' Attacks
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley cautioned fellow Republicans over their “DEI” attacks toward Vice President Kamala Harris in the days since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. “It’s not helpful. It’s not helpful,” the former U.N. ambassador told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Thursday....
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