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Another South Carolina basketball non-conference game on the books
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley might be coming off of her third National Championship, but the Gamecock boss certainly is not resting on her laurels. Despite no need to do so, Coach Staley once again is scheduling one of the toughest slates in the country. In addition to the annual rivalry games against Clemson and UConn, South Carolina also will play against the Michigan Wolverines (in Las Vegas as part of the Hall of Fame Series for the season opener), UCLA Bruins (in Los Angeles), Duke Blue Devils (in the ACC/SEC Challenge), NC State Wolfpack (in a neutral site game in Charlotte), and Iowa State Cyclones and Purdue Boilermakers (in the Fort Myers Tip-Off).
Soda City Live: NBA Star Returns Home for Back to School Event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia is home for NBA star Dillon Jones. The former Weber State basketball star and former Keenan High School, Raider returns to his old stomping grounds for a back-to-school bash. He shares the importance of giving back and remembering where you come from. Feel more informed,...
New NBC Show Filming in Charleston Seeking Stand-Ins
An upcoming NBC show that is filming in the Charleston area is currently accepting applications for stand-ins. Anyone that is hired will be paid $250 for each shoot day. There are no details on the show itself, but the casting website provided the following details about being a stand-on: "Job...
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Ed Piotrowski To Be Keynote Speaker For NETC Summer Graduation
Northeastern Technical College announces keynote speaker is ABC 15 News Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski for summer graduation. Moving inside, NETC’s summer ceremony is slated for 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Dillon 4 School District Auditorium located at 1738 Highway 301 North in Dillon. Piotrowski earned his B.S....
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and South Carolina Isn’t Happy
Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.
Participate in Marietta’s Government, City Council Meetings Now Accessible Online and In-Person
Marietta residents, get ready to engage with your local government: The City Council is set to hold its next round of committee meetings on July 31, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. If you can't make it in person to the City Council chamber at 205 Lawrence St., don't worry. The city has made it possible for you to attend virtually. The promise of accessibility and transparency, they have made it a point to accommodate everyone interested in the civic process.
Photos released of man after crime at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, car dealership, police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Police in South Carolina are looking for a man after what they say he did at a car dealership in Myrtle Beach. (Above video is the Friday morning headlines for July 26, 2024.) Horry County Police Department officers released photos of the man they believed...
Conway Medical Center gets $350K grant for mental health and addiction services
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway Medical Center has received a $350,000 grant from the Duke Endowment that will help make mental health and addiction services more accessible for underserved communities. The grant will allow the hospital to provide more Horry County residents with mental health and substance abuse counseling. Specifically, it will allow the expansion […]
Deputies search for runaway, ask for public's help
SUMTER, S.C. (WACH) — Deputies are looking for a 17-year-old runway from Sumter. According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, the family of Tyquan Parker last saw him on Wednesday, July 24 in the area of Cane Savannah Road. ALSO | Missing teen found shot to death, police say.
Few coaching changes take place at Chesterfield
Chesterfield – As the 2024-25 school year begins, there will be a few new faces in charge of some athletic programs at Chesterfield High. Athletic director Kevin Kenny had to make a big hire, late in the spring, to fill an unexpected opening for the head coaching position in football. Former coach Jonathan Eason announced in May that he was accepting a head coaching spot at his alma mater, Central of Pageland.
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...
Kirk Herbstreit Calls ACC Contender 'Potential Longshot' For College Football Playoff
The ACC should be entertaining this season, with teams like the Clemson Tigers, Florida State Seminoles, and Miami Hurricanes all looking to fight for the conference title. Florida State beat the Louisville Cardinals last season to win the title. Dabo Swinney has made plenty of headlines this ...
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.
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