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U.S. Secretary of Education, Congressman meet with recipients of debt relief
DENMARK, S.C. (WACH) — People in the Midlands are getting some help paying the bill when it comes to student loan debt under a plan from the Biden Administration. The US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, was in South Carolina to see where the billions of dollars is going.
Georgetown County School District issues new rule restricting cellphone use
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– The South Carolina Department of Education is drafting a policy banning the use of cell phones, which could start as soon as the upcoming school year. The ban is tied to a provision that districts must abide by if they receive state funding. Officials said the decision came after some counties across […]
Dorchester Road Library opens after power outage
UPDATE: The Dorchester Road Library opened after a lengthy power outage on Friday morning. Library officials said Summer Feeding meals will not be served. — CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A power outage is impacting roughly 750 Dominion Energy customers off Dorchester Road on Friday morning. Among those affected is the Dorchester Road Library. Officials […]
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
Photo gallery: Five After Five concert series returns to Five Points
Five After Five was never gone. It simply took a seven-year break. The free concert series hosted by the Five Points Association returned Thursday for the first time since 2017, with Mark Rapp & Soda City Brass Band performing the music of New Orleans. "Five After Five has delighted generations...
K-9 Kiro captures suspect hiding in bedframe during Blythewood search
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a law enforcement K-9 helped them locate a potentially dangerous suspect who was hiding inside a bedframe when they executed search and arrest warrants on Friday afternoon. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said its special response team went to the 100 block of...
Priority South Carolina football recruiting target ready to announce commitment soon
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer has had an interesting offseason concerning the wide receiver coach position on his staff. This winter, Beamer hired long-time SEC assistant James Coley to coach the wideouts and shifted Justin Stepp from that job to tight ends. It didn't take very long, though, before both Stepp (Illinois) and Coley (Georgia) left. In the end, the head Gamecock brought in Limestone head coach and former NFL receiver Mike Furrey to man the position.
Lowcountry couple’s crash leads them to advocate for stricter reckless driving laws
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – Tom and Spring Davis are still recovering from a terrible crash Valentine’s Night on the busy streets of downtown Bluffton. An accident that led to serious injuries, long hospital stays and lasting damage. An accident that may have contributed to her mother’s death. An accident they say could have been avoided. […]
‘Unlivable:’ Lower Richland woman’s lawsuit says stormwater from Richland One early learning center causing massive headaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Lower Richland woman is flooded with frustration over conditions at her home. In a new lawsuit, Johna Wilkes said stormwater from a controversial, now under-investigation Richland One construction project is causing massive headaches. “This all could’ve if they had done things the right way,” she...
South Carolina football target, son of NFL lineman, announces college decision
Despite a bad year in 2023, the offensive line is probably the position group in which the South Carolina football coaching staff has brought in the most talent in recent years. As USC continues to "stack classes" up front, the perceived weakness should become a strength on the roster. During...
Battery cruise past Miami 2-0, Markanich scores brace
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery comfortably defeated Miami FC 2-0 on Friday at Patriots Point. Nick Markanich was the man of the night again with a pair of goals in the second half to secure all three points for the Battery, adding to his league-leading total of 18 goals. Charleston are now five games unbeaten.
Charleston tech CEO discusses impacts and recovery following major tech outage
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The chief executive officer of the Charleston Technology Group says his day started with panicked phone calls from his clients asking if their data would be hit. He says thankfully his company was in the clear. Several banks have been experiencing high-traffic calls following a...
King Street mobile food cart concerns brought up to Charleston City Council
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Downtown Charleston restaurant owner is calling on City of Charleston leaders to address mobile food carts on King Street. The presence of mobile food carts on weekend nights is a given on Upper King Street, but El Jefe Texican Cantina Owner Roy Neal said lately, they’ve gotten out of hand. […]
Beach Forecast, weekend of July 19 - Know B4 You Go
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Are you heading to the beach this weekend? Our Storm Tracker Team of meteorologists has a special forecast just for the Charleston area's beaches!. Check the weather in the player below and Know B4 You Go. Beach weather forecast: We are finally starting to...
Coroner IDs North Charleston Public Works employee who was shot while on the job
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The coroner’s office identified Friday a North Charleston employee who died after being shot while on the job. Da’Twan Gatling, 26, from North Charleston, died on Thursday from a gunshot wound while at Trident Medical Center, according to the Charleston County Coroner’s Office. Gatling, a public works employee, was collecting […]
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