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Lexington graduate wins her first professional tournament
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. — She was a star at Lexington High School where she competed in a number of high profile tournaments. After originally signing with Clemson, Lauren Stephenson transferred to Alabama where she became an First Team All-SEC selection along with earning All-America honors for the Crimson Tide. On...
Lexington deputies: Two dogs survive ill treatment; they're on the mend
LEXINGTON, S.C. — We reported Thursday that Lexington County investigators charged a 40-year-old man, Robert Jachim, with the ill-treatment of five dogs. According to Lexington County investigators, four of the dogs in the home were in wire crates, and the fifth small breed dog was dead in a bathroom.
KSR Today: La Familia vs. The Nawf, Peach Jam wraps up
Good morning, folks! We’ve got another unexpectedly busy day ahead of us. Today’s top priorities? La Familia hosting The Nawf in the second round of The Basketball Tournament’s Lexington Regional and Peach Jam wrapping up in North Augusta, SC. We’ll start with the former. Do you have...
Large ship sighted off Myrtle Beach coast on Sunday laying subsea infrastructure
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of cable the ship is capable of laying. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the […]
Local chicken farmer raises over $900 for St. Jude through annual beach barbecue
Russ Harrelson was born and raised locally in Alcolu. He currently works as a chicken farmer, owning four chicken houses. However, he goes down to the beach once a year and barbecues a hog, selling portions and then donating the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When asked...
Soul Food Sundays provides hot meals to Lowcountry senior citizens
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Sunday marked the launch of Soul Food Sundays here in the Lowcountry. Advocates and founders of Soul Food Sundays, Coach Tony Lewis and Chef Dwayne Pierce and his team provide a plate of hot soul food staples for the elderly and less fortunate. Residents at North...
Humane Society of York County – Pets of the Week
This handsome black and white feline is Sebastian who can be found at the Purrfect Pair Cat Café in Rock Hill, SC. He is feline friendly and loves to visit with new friends. Sebastian is estimated to be 1 year and 4 months young. He is still just a...
Battery player fueled by passion, balances soccer and barista dreams
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - For the Charleston Battery’s Emilio Ycaza, his life dreams go beyond being a professional soccer player. He spends his spare time working in a local Mount Pleasant coffee shop, Vintage Coffee Cafe. “This is my passion,” Ycaza said. “I want to own a coffee shop...
Books-A-Million opening new store in Beaufort, SC
A large national chain bookstore and coffee shop is expanding to Beaufort, SC. Books-A-Million (BAM) is setting up shop in the Beaufort Plaza Shopping Center at 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy , just across from the street from Chipotle. With over 260 stores spanning 32 states and the District of Columbia,...
Cornhole World Championships Coming To Rock Hill Next Month
The nationally-televised event will be held at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center, featuring individual, team, and pro-level players competing for thousands in prize money. The World Championship, the ACL’s largest cornhole event of the year, offers over $700,000 in payouts across more than 40 events. Over 1,100 players...
Refurbished World War II-Era Bunker on Sullivan’s Island Up For Sale
History buffs could soon own a home with a rich military history on Sullivan’s Island. Located at 3030 Brownell Ave., a World War II bunker that was converted into a home in 1972 is listed by Realtor Jurgen Bushi of Kevin Richter’s Richter & Co. “For the longtime...
Jalyn Stout’s Rise in the Sun Belt; SFHS volleyball alum continues to win titles in college
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Jalyn Stout has always been motivated by her talent and work ethic. The 2023 TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete of the Year became the best freshman in the Sun Belt after a stellar high school career where she won two state volleyball champions as a Raider.
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Edgefield/Aiken Counties
EDGEFIELD/AIKEN COUNTIES, S.C. (WJBF) —- The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority is issuing a boil water notice for several locations in Edgefield and Aiken Counties. People who live on Bergen Rd (including but not exclusive to Bergen Place, Bergen West, Wando Woodlands, Willowwick Apts, Briton Ridge Apts.), Gregory Lake Rd area (including but not exclusive to Gregory […]
New orthopedic care location coming to Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — A new orthopedic care location will be coming to Conway. The Conway Chamber of Commerce posted to Facebook that a new OrthoSC location is being built. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Saturday for the new facility, which will be located at 103 Professional Park Drive.
Market after dark: Charlie's Place lights up with local flavors and flair
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Night Vendor Market was held at Charlie’s Place on Saturday. People were able to shop at vendors' booths, grab a bit from a food truck, and listen to some live music. The night market happens every third Saturday from April to September...
Post 43 Juniors drop opener in state tournament
NEWBERRY – Struggles abound for Fort Mill Post 43 Juniors as they fell in the opening round of the American Legion Juniors state tournament. After nearly a two-and half-hour delay to the start of the tournament because nearly 2.5 inches of rain wreaked havoc on field conditions the Newberry College baseball field the night before, Fort Mill, a fifth seed, opened the state tournament against Richland Post 215 Red falling 7-3.
1 injured in shooting at Bennettsville shopping center
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating after a person was shot in the parking lot in front of Bennettsville Square on Highway 9 in Bennettsville, according to Lt. Shawn Lucas. Police blocked off the parking lot with yellow crime scene tape Sunday afternoon. The condition of the person...
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