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‘Needle in a haystack’: Horry County solicitor on Heather Elvis’ body ever being found
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Just days after Angel Vause admitted to lying to investigators in the Brittanee Drexel case, Horry County’s top prosecutor shared his thoughts about another one of the county’s most high-profile cases — the Heather Elvis case, and whether or not he thinks her body will be found. Heather Elvis, then […]
3 men indicted in connection with 2022 Columbiana Centre mass shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Three men have been indicted on several assault and weapons charges two years after a mass shooting at a Columbia mall. Marquise Robinson, 22, Amari Sincere-Jamal Smith, 23, and Jewayne Price, 24, were indicted on July 15 on multiple charges including attempted murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and unlawful possession of a pistol, according to records in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Public Index.
Long Island medium coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Have you ever wanted to talk to someone who, well, isn't here anymore? Not just someone who has moved away but someone who is gone Dead?. Theresa Caputo, also known as the Long Island Medium is coming to the Koger Center for a night called “Theresa Caputo Live: The experience” October 22.
Georgetown County School District implements cell phone ban for new school year
GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - The Georgetown County School District will implement a new cell phone policy this year that bars students from using communication devices throughout the school day. South Carolina lawmakers already passed a bill that will bar cell phone use in school, but the Department of Education is...
LIST: Back-to-school events happening around the Midlands
Believe it or not, summer vacation is coming to a close, and Midlands students will be heading back to school over the next few weeks. Multiple businesses and organizations in the area are doing what they can to make sure students are prepared as they head back to the classroom. We've compiled a list of many of these events:
Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier has controversial thoughts on SEC expansion
Steve Spurrier is the greatest coach in the history of the South Carolina football program. He also is one of the top headmen in the history of the Duke Blue Devils (despite spending just three years in Durham) and is the best coach ever to lead his alma mater at the University of Florida.
Former TBS player makes basketball moves; latest: he’s heading to S. Carolina
Former Burlington School basketball player Jamarii Thomas is making the rounds in the Southeast. He has landed on South Carolina’s roster for a senior season after several other stops. Thomas played two seasons for UNC Wilmington before a strong 2023-24 season for Norfolk State. He averaged 16.9 points per...
Richland One offering golden activities passes for senior citizens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland One is offering golden passes to senior citizens ages 60 and older who live within the district, said officials. The pass provides eligible seniors with free admission to all district-sponsored athletics events, except Sportsarama and playoff games. A Golden Activities Pass can be obtain from...
The Good News for July 26
Saturday is Watermelon Festival Day in Fair Bluff. Columbuscountynews.com will be livestreaming the parade at 12:30 p.m. with commentary by Darrell Jackson. This weekend will be your last chance to visit several of the century-old buildings downtown. Much of the downtown area is set to be razed due to flood damage. There will also be a guest book where you can share your memories of Fair Bluff as it used to be.
A cut above the rest: Fort Liberty's 84-year-old barber to be inducted into national hall of fame
A Lumberton man who has dedicated his life to cutting soldiers' hair at Fort Liberty is being recognized by the National Barber Hall of Fame this fall.Over the course of almost 60 years, Travis Bell said he's given haircuts to about 16,000 soldiers at Fort Liberty. About 100 of them have been four-star generals."They've just all been good to me," Bell said.The 84-year-old's longevity in running the XVIII Airborne's barbershop at Fort Liberty is why he's getting inducted into the National Barber Museum and Hall of Fame in September. He spoke fondly of the clients pictured on his walls--including Defense...
You are invited to the District 3, Back to School/Community event on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10 am till 1 pm at Rogers' Screen Printing
You are invited to the District 3, Back to School/Community event on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10 am till 1 pm at Rogers' Screen Printing on 4555 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, NC. The event is hosted by Council Representatives Pam Hunt and Harold Smith. The “Back to School” community event will include FREE school supplies, food and ice cream and activities for the children.
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