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Localized flooding, isolated damaging gusts possible this afternoon
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Much like the past several days, it won't take long to heat up this morning. Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid and upper 90s by the early afternoon across the Midlands. Fortunately, widespread rain should help cool us off later in the day. Showers...
Former South Carolina baseball pitcher transfers to new SEC rival
When Mark Kingston was fired as the head coach of the South Carolina baseball program, there was not a mass exodus from the program. Oftentimes, when a head coach leaves a school (for whatever reason), a large percentage of the roster enters the transfer portal and winds up playing elsewhere the following season.
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.
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,...
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 […]
Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina, follows path of Havelock stars
We are getting ready to start the college football silly season and SEC Media days are going on now and the South Carolina Gamecocks just picked up a verbal commitment from one of Havelock’s big stars. Donovan Darden says he’s headed to South Carolina to play football in 2025...
$175M federal grant enables SC to build new I-95 bridge over Lake Marion
COLUMBIA — Several aging bridges on Interstate 95 over Lake Marion will be replaced by one wider bridge with help from a $175 million federal grant awarded to the state Department of Transportation, officials announced Wednesday. It’s a project that will keep traffic and commerce flowing on a critical route connecting the entire East Coast. […] The post $175M federal grant enables SC to build new I-95 bridge over Lake Marion appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Wando Welch Terminal caps 2024 fiscal year with over 1.2 million containers moved
MOUNT PLESANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Wando Welch Terminal achieved an all-time record year, moving more than 1.2 million containers according to an internally conducted study. South Carolina Ports finished the 2024 fiscal year with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston last month, their prepared statement said. They handled 218,115 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) and 121,267 pier containers in June, marking the second highest June on their records.
"Missed opportunity": The View blasts Nikki Haley for "pathetic" Trump endorsement
"The View" hosts on Wednesday slammed former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for supplicating at the Republican National Convention to former President Donald Trump, despite saying in February that she felt "no need to kiss the ring." On Tuesday night in Milwaukee, Haley in her speech...
Heat continues...potential for heavy rain lurking for late week
A couple more hot and humid days are expected this weekend before increased rain chances return. Rain chances are set to jump later this week as a weak cold front dips into Georgia and the Carolinas. The front will help to produce more numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday....
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