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Investigators searching for answers after man drowns in the Low Country
A Low Country Sheriff’s Office is looking for answers after a man’s body was recovered from the Waccamaw River. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office says the man jumped from a bridge after a car crash, Sunday night.
Kingstree police investigating break-in at Dollar General
KINGSTREE, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating a break-in at a Dollar General store. The Kingstree Police Department is calling on the community who may have information about an individual seen on surveillance video breaking into the store on Wednesday. It happened on N. Longstreet Street. A video shared by the department shows an individual […]
Spartanburg Water joins statewide oyster recycling program
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - As the saying goes, ‘the world is your oyster,’ but did you know our world wouldn’t be the same without oysters? That’s why a second location in the Upstate is joining a statewide oyster recycling program. Spartanburg Water is the newest...
The State of Six Mile, South Carolina
A “State of Six Mile” dinner will take place Thursday evening, July 25. Interested members of the public are invited to the $25 dollar-a-ticket event at the Six Mile Town Hall. Among the speakers: Mayor James Atkinson. A special presentation from the South Carolina Municipal Association is also planned.
Georgetown Rower to Compete at Paris Olympics
Almost any morning during the past three-plus years, around 5:30 a.m., you could spot Georgetown resident André Matias, 35, rowing on the Potomac River next to Key Bridge. On July 18, Matias will leave for Paris to compete in the Olympic Games, which open on July 26. . Matias...
Gun brand used in Trump assassination attempt owned by Palmetto State Armory parent, newspaper reports
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The rifle brand used in Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is owned by the parent company of South Carolina-based Palmetto State Armory, which runs a branch in Myrtle Beach, USA Today reported on Tuesday. In 2023, Trump toured Palmetto State Armory’s Summerville plant, posing with its owner. […]
Awendaw cancels annual blue crab festival due to crab shortage
AWENDAW, S.C. (WCBD)– The blue crab population across the country has fluctuated over the past two decades, causing many places to restrict or ban crabbing. Crabbing is a significant economic driver in Awendaw, and the town celebrates the blue crab festival yearly. “We have been doing the blue crab...
Dorchester County to host hiring event for Water and Sewer Department roles
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County will host an onsite hiring event for those interested in working with the Water and Sewer Department. This accelerated hiring event will take place on July 17th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 235 Deming Way in Summerville. According to the county,...
MUSC stops gender-affirming care due to one sentence in South Carolina law
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Patients who go to any affiliate of MUSC Health for gender affirming care will no longer be able to receive it due to a part of a law passed in May that primarily targets preventing these procedures for minors. MUSC has pointed to one sentence in...
Be the Shift in the Atmosphere in the Carolinas
There is a national call to action for black men across the state of South Carolina. We need black male mentors and role models statewide. Be a part of the shift of changes in the trajectories of the lives of Black boys in this state. Help dismantle the correlations of illiteracy and crime.
SCDPPP hopes to help offenders find work
A new program from the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon services aims to help offenders find jobs. The agency will provide 21 laptops to county offices that offenders can use to find work. The computers have software to create resumes, cover letters and power-point presentations. Officials say laptop use will be monitored […]
UFL Draft sees South Carolina football star drafted despite being on NFL roster
South Carolina football wide receiver Ahmarean Brown had a great showing at the Gamecocks' Pro Day this spring, earning himself a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns thanks in large part to running a 4.30 in the 40-yard dash. The speedy wideout is still with the Browns and figures...
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