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South Carolina basketball makes top group for elite junior who throws down dunks
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has her Gamecock team positioned with a loaded roster again heading into the 2024-2025 season, and even without securing a future commitment yet, her efforts in the next two recruiting classes indicate that Carolina will bring in some more big-time talents and keep their dominance rolling.
SC State Marching Band to compete in 'Battle of the Bands'
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCIV) — South Carolina State University has announced that its Marching 101 Band, founded in 1918, will be competing in the 2025Honda Battle of the Bands. Winners are decided through voting. If you'd like to vote for their marching band, SC State asks participants to follow these instructions:
Metts Resigns as Charleston Southern Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
Charleston – The Buccaneers' Head Coach for Men's and Women's Golf, Chan Metts, announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon to accept a position at Appalachian State University to become the Head Coach for Women's Golf. Metts departs after leading the Charleston Southern women's team to a Big South Championship and NCAA Regional appearance this past spring. He was named the Big South Women's Golf Coach of the Year at the conference's tournament and had six student-athletes receive All-Conference accolades. Metts' was hired in July of 2023 to oversee each of the school's programs. He arrived in Charleston after a five-year...
Navy Observes Navajo Code Talker Day
AUGUST 15, 2024 – As the United States observes National Navajo Code Talkers Day on August 14, a significant moment of remembrance and tribute unfolds at Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. In a quiet office at NIWC Atlantic’s headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina, Mathew Daugomah immerses himself in...
Auburn football transfer departee enjoying himself more now than when he was at AU or Oregon
Robby Ashford appears to be enjoying himself more now at South Carolina than when he was at Oregon or the Auburn football program -- revealing that he has finally found what he's looking for in Columbia. Ashford implied that former teammates of his were "in it for themselves." "It's been...
Gustard's Custards is Officially Open for Business
New downtown dessert destination, Gustard's Custards, is now open for business. Guests can expect vanilla, chocolate, and seasonally flavored soft serve custard alongside plenty of toppings to choose from. As Gustard's is named after owner Nelson Burch's dog, Gus, it's fitting that there is something on the menu for your...
May River leaning on strong senior class to get back to winning ways
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) -May River is a program that has a winning standard, but a change in leadership put things on pause last year. The Sharks are now full-swim ahead into 2024, with a senior class that’s working to go out the right way. 2nd year head coach Richard...
‘Anything could’ve happened’: School misplaces kindergartner on his first day of school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A parent of a kindergartner in South Carolina is frustrated after her son was misplaced during a mix-up on the first day of school. Terreshia Green said her plan on the first day of school last Wednesday was to pick up her 5-year-old son Jabari from Jackson Creek Elementary School near Columbia.
Ban on thick plastic bags goes into effect in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Thick plastic bags will no longer be available at Mount Pleasant stores starting Wednesday as the town furthers its ban on single-use plastics. Town leaders voted in April to ban thick plastic bags, like those found at Walmart and Target, expanding a 2018 ordinance that prohibited businesses from using plastic bags, […]
Beaufort teacher turns beauty queen with a message
A former Beaufort County English teacher recently competed in the 2024 Ms. USA Petite Pageant in Chicago at the end of July while advocating for her platform supporting women who are healing from abusive relationships. Kristen Smith moved to Beaufort County in 2018 and spent several years teaching at Battery...
Moore hosting ‘Women for Moore’ kickoff in Beaufort
Great-great-grandson of Robert Smalls looking to unseat Mace in 1st District. Michael B. Moore, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, has officially announced the Beaufort launch of “Women for Moore,” a coalition of women throughout the Lowcountry who are supporting his campaign.
Winning $281K lottery ticket sold at Lake City gas station
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — A winning lottery ticket was sold in Lake City on Thursday!. The winning ticket for South Carolina’s Palmetto Cash 5 rolling jackpot is worth $281,000. The lucky ticket was bought at the Murphy Express #8681 at 295 West Loop Road. The Palmetto Cash...
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