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Even during the All-Star break, South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson can't stop winning awards
A'ja Wilson has won just about every accolade possible during her basketball career. While playing for Dawn Staley's South Carolina basketball team, Wilson was the National Player of the Year and a National Champion, and she has won two MVPS and two WNBA Finals titles since becoming a professional. While...
Employee charged with stealing SC DMV funds
A Camden woman faces a felony charge for allegedly using state computers to steal thousands of dollars while working for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. SLED agents arrested Julia Haley Baker, 22. She was charged with computer crime in the first degree and booked at the Kershaw County Detention Center and will be prosecuted by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. If convicted, she could be fined up to $50,000 and/or sentenced to up to five years in prison.
A lottery ticket worth $200,000 was almost thrown away
A man from South Carolina almost threw away his scratch-off lottery ticket, which turned out to be a $200,000 winning ticket. He shared his incredible story of luck and how he almost missed out on his life-changing win. When the South Carolina Education Lottery officials approached him, the Lowcountry man...
Private school advocates speak out against lawsuit looking to take away state funding
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The upcoming school year is about a month away and the South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning whether state funding should help families pay for private educations. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last spring to establish an education scholarship trust fund providing $6,000 to help pay for tuition, supplies […]
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
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 […]
Hot start keeps Post 43 Juniors alive in state tournament
NEWBERRY – A hot start by Fort Mill Post 43 led to a 5-3 win over Golden Strip Post 271 to stay alive in the American Legion Juniors State Tournament at Newberry College. Golden Strip didn’t waste any time scoring a run in the top of the first. Post 43’s pitching struggles started early. A Fort Mill error loaded the bases for Post 271 and then a bunt single scored another run for them.
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...
Sumter Mall hosts free Back-to-School event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Sumter Mall is thrilled to announce the Movin’ & Groovin’ Back-to-School Event on July 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Admission is free, and attendees can register to win a gift basket filled with school essentials. “We are delighted to introduce Movin’ & Groovin’ to the Sumter community and are eager to see local organizations come together to inspire excitement and readiness for the new school year,” said Rosanna Frisch, Senior Marketing Manager.
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...
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...
Five Manning students awarded scholarships by St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54
St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54 hosted its annual scholarship donation event on July 8 at the lodge, located at 232 East Boyce Street. Five local students were awarded scholarships to assist with their college and further education expenses. The recipients, listed from left to right in the group photo, are...
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...
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