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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.
Ridge View Student’s Representation Of South Carolina At Ala Girls Nation
Ridge View High School’s Jada-Love Roper has been chosen as one of the 100 high school seniors to attend the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The program, established in 1947, aims to impart exceptional civic education to its attendees, introducing them to the workings of the federal government.
Pizza Hut franchisee with 140 units files for bankruptcy
A Pizza Hut franchisee with more than 140 locations in the South and Midwest has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to reports. Nation’s Restaurant News reports franchisee EYM Pizza L.P. and affiliated companies filed for bankruptcy on July 22 in the Eastern District of Texas. EYM operates...
Permitting reform needed to capitalize on infrastructure investments
The bipartisan federal infrastructure law that Sen. Lindsey Graham helped craft and pass in 2021 makes critical investments in building, strengthening, and modernizing America’s infrastructure, including our network of roads, bridges, and highways. While these investments have enormous potential to help address our nation’s dire infrastructure needs, they could be wasted if Congress does not […]
Horry County police look for man who bought car illegally using another person’s information
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police are looking for a man who they say illegally bought a car using another person’s personal information. Police have not identified the man who purchased a gray 2021 Mazda CX-5 from CarMax on May 15. Surveillance photos released by police show the man walking inside the dealership […]
Bryce Shaffer signs pro deal with the TB Rays
CONWAY, S.C. – Former Coastal Carolina pitcher Bryce Shaffer inked a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. In his two years at CCU, Shaffer appeared in 50 games with five starts. The left-handed pitcher finished his career with a 5.74 ERA and an 8-7 record while recording two saves. Shaffer pitched 111.1 innings with 112 strikeouts and allowed 81 […]
Talented in-state 4-star prospect announces surprise college commitment
The South Carolina football roster is loaded with veteran wide receivers. Gage Larvadain, Ahmari Huggins-Bruce, Dalevon Campbell, Payton Mangrum, and Luke Doty are all seniors (though, Doty could return for a sixth year in 2025), and Jared Brown is a redshirt junior. Even Nyck Harbor, just a sophomore, is expected to have just two more years in Columbia as a player with his physical profile is sure to be an intriguing NFL Draft prospect when eligible after 2025.
‘I feel like I’m in a river’: Homeowner begs SCDOT to resolve flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - David McAdory, a homeowner in Richland County, lives in a flood plain. The area is well known for the thousand-year flood that left the area in upwards of 15 feet full of water. McAdory told WIS News 10 storm drains on the sides of the road...
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