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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $535 million ahead of Friday’s drawing. How late can you buy a ticket in South Carolina?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Lottery players have a chance to take home more than half a billion dollars on Friday night. The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $535 million ahead of the Aug. 23 drawing, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The cash payout is $265.6 million. It marks the third time […]
Brick Manufacturer, Shipping Container Firm Grow In South Carolina
US Brick, a manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, is expanding its Richland County, South Carolina operations. The company’s $5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs. With a focus on continuing its legacy of “Born Here. Built Here,” US Brick will modernize its facility, located in Columbia, SC with a secondary kiln and manufacturing line that will double its capacity at the site. Operations are being phased in and will be completely online by the end of 2025.
S.C. forms Smalls Monument Commission
The state’s new Robert Smalls Monument Commission is expected to hold its first meeting Aug. 28 to begin the process to place a statue on the Statehouse grounds to honor the Beaufort native. Ten members of the S.C. General Assembly have been appointed to the commission. If Small’s statue...
South Carolina extends, raises tax credit in hopes of revitalizing abandoned buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina leaders are hoping to further incentivize the redevelopment of abandoned buildings across the state with the expansion of a decade-old program. Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing for S.1021 on Wednesday, a bill that extends the state’s tax credit for abandoned buildings through 2035. It also raises the […]
SCDNR & CMC work to finalize sale of International Drive land near nature preserve
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Conway Medical Center is working to complete a land sale with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The property is located on International Drive by the Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve. It was originally proposed that the roughly 350 acres be rezoned...
South Carolina school faces social media backlash for Border Patrol shirts at cantina event
What was supposed to be a fun-filled day celebrating Mexican culture took a turn for the worst when two staff members showed up wearing insensitive T-shirts. The incident occurred on July 31 during Royall Elementary School's "Royal Cantina" event. The school, located in Florence County, South Carolina, faced backlash on social media...
Man Sues Buc-ee’s Over Large Inflatable Beaver Outside Store
Whether you live by a Buc-ee's or have ever passed the behemoth structure that seems to go on for a mile, you know it's an experience to shop there. As soon as you pull up to the gas station megastore — where Keith Urban recently worked for a day — you can see that everything is giant, oversized and in your face.
North Charleston officer diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease on donor waitlist; GoFundMe established to support his family
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It’s a police officer’s job to protect and serve. One officer with the North Charleston Police Department is now leaning on his community for help. Officer Jonathan Donnelly was diagnosed with Stage 3 chronic kidney disease in January 2022. He was referred to the Medical University of South Carolina’s transplant […]
$4M Settlement reached in case of 2017 N. Charleston paper mill employee’s death
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A 2019 wrongful death lawsuit in the case of a man who died after being buried in salt residue at a North Charleston paper mill has now been settled for $4 million. Court documents show that the two involved companies, Palmetto Industrial Services and Thompson...
Former Lake View police officer speaks out about fighting recent arrest
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A former Lake View police officer whotold ABC15 in May that he believed he was wrongly firedfrom the department, leading to the suspension of his law enforcement certification, said he plans to fight a recent arrest by the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Officials with...
2024 Early Lookahead: Game 12 - Coastal Carolina
For the first time since the 2021 season, Georgia State Football will get to mark Senior Day to close out the year when the Panthers will host Coastal Carolina on November 30th in the final regular season game of Dell McGee's first season in charge in Atlanta. This will be...
Tickets on sale for annual Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - Tickets are now on sale for one of the Grand Strand’s most popular holiday traditions. Tickets went on sale Thursday for the 25th annual Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens. The event will run on select nights between Nov. 30 and Jan. 5, 2025, featuring thousands of candles, lights and other fixtures at Brookgreen Gardens.
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