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How South Carolina's baseball commitments performed in WWBA and PG National
The class of 2025 just finished two of its biggest events of the summer playing in the World Wood Bat Association championship in the Marietta, Ga. area to conclude the month of June, then several future South Carolina baseball players were invited to take part in the Perfect Game National Showcase.
Man dies after setting off firework on his head at block party, coroner says
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Fireworks turned fatal during a Fourth of July block party in South Carolina. A Summerville man died after putting fireworks on his head, according to police. “We came around and we seen the cops down there," said Nick Paclibar, a neighbor who witnessed the scene....
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...
2 residents seek medical attention for hot temps at Columbia senior high rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Seniors at a high-rise senior living facility in Columbia were suffering from the heat after their air conditioning was out for several days. On Monday, the system that cools all of Christopher Towers on Devine Street went out. Until the Fourth of July, as many as 95 of the building’s tenants had been staying in hotels to cool off.
Gamecock sports week in review
Shane Beamer has a major hole to fill on his coaching staff. Director of Player Personnel Taylor Edwards is no longer with the program per multiple reports this week. Neither Beamer nor the athletic department has issued a statement. Edwards and Athletics Director Ray Tanner did not respond to text messages seeking comment.
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...
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...
Miss Myrtle Beach wins coveted award at Miss South Carolina pageant
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The new Miss South Carolina was crowned on June 29, and Miss Myrtle Beach was one of the last standing on stage. “I just kind of never expected, you know, being like one of the last two standing,” Brooke Vu said. She now adds...
Beaufort officials plan discuss storm water drainage plans
BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - People who live in the Alljoy neighborhood in Beaufort County will have the chance to speak with officials about storm water drainage plans. At a meeting, Council Members Mark Lawson and Paula Brown, along with county storm water staff will go over the study for drainage in the area.
Priority 4-star target names South Carolina football on list of favorites
The South Carolina football program has two commitments in the class of 2026 (the number dropped from three recently when 4-star quarterback Landon Duckworth backed off of his Gamecock pledge). 4-star linebacker Rodney Colton and in-star offensive lineman Anthony Baxter are the two future Gamecocks already in the class, but USC has made moves to put themselves in solid position with multiple other prospects in the '26 cycle.
Third shooting in Savannah since July 4 leaves 16-year-old with "serious injuries"
A Sunday shooting on the 3200 block of Florance Street left a 16-year-old male with "serious injuries," according to a Savannah Police Department post on X (formerly known as Twitter). The victim was transported to Memorial Health for treatment, according to the post. SPD officers responded to the shooting at...
HCA Healthcare's South Atlantic Division announces HCA Healthcare's $650,000 gift to Savannah State University
HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division announced recently that HCA Healthcare will give $650,000 to Savannah State University (SSU) to support a paid internship program for students pursuing a master’s degree in social work. This gift is part of HCA Healthcare’s larger commitment to give $10 million over three years to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). “We are excited to partner with this nationally recognized Social Work program,” says Hugh C. Tappan, president of HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division. “The opportunity to allow more students to explore social work, to partner with a nationally recognized program at...
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