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Grand Strand, Pee Dee to see nearly $90M in state aid with start of new fiscal year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Millions of dollars in state aid is headed to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee that will help pay for new police gear, improve college campuses and upgrade aging infrastructure systems. The state’s $40 billion budget, which went into affect on July 1, directs...
Ethics Board to hold public hearing for ethics complaint against Guyton City Councilman
The Board of Ethics Committee in Guyton is scheduled to hold a public hearing at noon on July 9 at Guyton City Hall regarding an ethics complaint filed against City Councilman Theodore Hamby. According to City Clerk Fabian Mann, "The public hearing is an opportunity for involved individuals to provide their testimony and...
South Carolina Father Dies After Firework Explodes On His Head While Showing Off
For many families, the 4th of July is a chance to be patriotic and spend time with family. However, tragedies do occur on the holiday, especially when fireworks are concerned. One South Carolina father sadly passed away after placing a firework on top of his head. The firework exploded, as you would guest, and he died from the resulting injuries.
Dorchester Heritage Center to host presentation about The Wall That Heals
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester Heritage Center will be hosting a free presentation about The Wall That Heals on July 16. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that serves as a traveling exhibit honoring Vietnam veterans. This presentation...
Motorcyclist dies in Orangeburg County crash on US 301; SCHP investigating
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a motorcyclist has died following a Saturday night crash in Orangeburg County. Lance Corporal Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 10 p.m. on U.S. Highway 301 near Short Avenue. Pye said the 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle was...
Hilton Head hosts Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival
HILTON HEAD, Sc. (WTOC) - Saturday, the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island hosted the Gullah Heritage Festival. The museum’s Heritage festival began late Saturday morning. Museum founder Louise Miller-Cohen said people were able to enjoy singing, storytelling and live music that celebrates the vibrant traditions of the Gullah culture.
Beaufort’s Michael Dickson soaring on track
BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - From the track at Beaufort High School to the track at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Michael Dickson is now one of the best hurdlers in the world, but he began his career in 7th grade almost by accident. “The (older) guys tried doing the hurdling and...
Kairos Ministry to honor college students and first responders
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WSAV) – Kairos Ministry will be honoring their 2024 college bound students, continuing college students and first responders on Saturday, July 20. The event will be held at the Agape Family Life Center located at 5855 S. Okatie Hwy. The cost for the event is $35 in advance and $40 at the door. […]
The week ahead: Hot, steamy, but better storm chances
A surface trough and the seabreeze keeps shower and thunderstorm chances in the forecast each afternoon for much of the upcoming week. We’ll stay on the steamy side, though, with temperatures generally in the low to mid-90s each afternoon and lows in the upper 70s inland to low 80s near the coast, where additional record high minimum temperature records could be broken this week.
Daniel Island goes back-to-back, wins 2024 City Swim Meet
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Daniel Island Flying Fish swim team won the 2024 City Swim Meet on Sunday. The Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association (CCAA) annual swim meet saw over 800 swimmers from 17 different Lowcountry teams face-off at the North Charleston Aquatic Center on Sunday. Last year, Daniel Island...
South Carolina basketball commitment continues to shine despite ESPN rankings snub
Last week, ESPN and analyst Paul Biancardi updated their top-100 rankings for the high school basketball class of 2025. There was some movement in the class, but there was no major shake-up. The lack of change was part of the problem, however, as South Carolina basketball commitment Eli Ellis is still nowhere to be found in the top-100 from the "worldwide leader."
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