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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."
A’ja Wilson breaks Aces' franchise scoring record
Sunday came with yet another historic accomplishment South Carolina Women's Basketball product turned WNBA star A'ja Wilson. The Gamecock product scored 28 points for Las Vegas along with 10 rebounds as the Aces topped Dallas 104-85. Those 28 points good enough for Wilson to break the franchise scoring record. She...
From High School to Pharmacy: PTC student gets head-start through dual enrollment
In describing his future, Fernando Reyes talks a lot about passion and drive. It’s one of the reasons he chose Dual Enrollment at Piedmont Technical College. “I wanted to get ahead of my peers,” he said. “This summer, I will be certified to be a pharmacy technician. Becoming a pharmacist is a personal drive.”
Lowcountry animal shelters offering reduced-fee adoptions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Three Lowcountry animal shelters are participating in a national drive to reduce overcrowding at shelters and find homes for homeless pets. Berkeley Animal Center, the Charleston Animal Society and Dorchester Paws will be participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Summer National Empty the Shelters” event from July 8-31. All pets available for adoption at the “Summer National Empty the Shelters” event are microchipped, vaccinated and fixed and are adoptable for $50 or less.
Cyprus Hartford Resists Federal Grand Jury + MACC Film Festival
Cyprus Hartford Resists Federal Grand Jury + MACC Film Festival. This week we’re featuring three segments. First up, you’ll a conversation I had with Asphalt, a supporter of a recent federal grand jury resister in Charleston, South Carolina. After that Cyprus Hartford, the grand jury resister, speaks for...
Week of storms, heat, and potential flash floods
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- As we head through Sunday evening rain chances will increase as moisture continues to build in our area. We're expecting similar weather as we start off our workweek with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening due moisture and low pressure. The...
Celebrating Disability Pride Month in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON COUNTY S.C. (WCIV) — July is recognized as Disability Pride Month and there are several Lowcountry events to celebrate. Saturday, Be the Change Charleston, hosted their second annual empowerment through employment celebration at Beyond Distilling Company. Organizers of the event say this is celebration kicks off the month.
Former South Carolina baseball championship hero to play important role in MLB Home Run Derby
Over the past week, some of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game participants have been announced (and, no, South Carolina baseball fans, Christian Walker has not been named an All-Star yet). Among those slated to play in the Midsummer Classic is Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm. Bohm's selection is...
Gonzalez Celebrates Birthday by Walking Off Pelicans in 10th Inning; RiverDogs Sweep Series
Charleston, SC - Ricardo Gonzalez turned 20 years old on Saturday. The Charleston RiverDogs shortstop celebrated by grounding a base hit through the left side of the infield that plated the winning run in a wild 11-10 extra-inning affair at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The RiverDogs set a new franchise record by stealing 13 bases in the game without being caught. The six-game sweep was the team’s first since June of 2022. 5,638 fans took in the high-scoring contest.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Celebrates 275th Anniversary of KKBE and 200 Years of Reform Judaism in America
For Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim’s (KKBE) 275th anniversary celebration, HUC-JIR was honored to collaborate on a special cantorial concert honoring 200 years of Reform Judaism in music and spoken word. This event was a celebration of spiritual resilience and musical history, reflecting the enduring legacy of Reform Judaism.
1 arrested, 3 at large following multi-agency car chase ending in Berkeley Co.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - North Charleston police, Berkeley County deputies and South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are searching for three suspects following a police chase down the interstate. Public Information Officer for the North Charleston Police Department Harve Jacobs says the incident began around 4 a.m. Saturday when officers...
Charleston’s Michael Better makes U.S. national flag football team
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A passion for serving his country and now getting to play for team USA. Charleston’s Michael Better, at 39 years old, will be playing for the United States men’s national flag football team this summer. The 2024 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Flag...
'Dripping with potential': Lamont Paris looks to unlock Jordan Butler's ability
While Nick Pringle and Cam Scott get most of the deserved publicity, there's another in-state talent coming back to South Carolina. Big man Jordan Butler was a top target for the Gamecocks under both Frank Martin and then Lamont Paris, but he spent a year in Missouri. Now, he's coming...
Transfer infielder Nolan Nawrocki looking to ‘reach that potential’ at South Carolina
Clemson didn't see the potential in Nolan Nawrocki. But when South Carolina came calling, he knew it was a place he could thrive at. The post Transfer infielder Nolan Nawrocki looking to ‘reach that potential’ at South Carolina appeared first on On3.
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