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South Carolinians urged to drain standing water as mosquitoes thrive after Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is calling on residents to help control the surge in mosquito populations caused by the storm’s heavy rain and flooding. The aftermath of Debby has left many areas with standing water, creating the perfect breeding grounds […]
Local Black-owned sauce brand expands into 500+ grocery store locations
Wingzza Mambo Sauce, which was founded in Charlotte in 2016, is now available in hundreds of Food Lion locations across North and South Carolina, owner Larry Swayne told QCity Metro. The Black-owned brand launched in stores in mid-August and can be found in the Local Goods section of the grocer.
South Carolina Man Arrested After Pulling Gun At Candy Store
The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Joshua Kim, entered the Sugar Life Ice Cream & Candy Bar and began arguing with two workers, demanding a refund for the candy he had purchased. No Refunds. When the employees informed Kim that the store does not offer refunds on candy, he reportedly escalated...
South Carolina Democrats ‘fired up’ for Harris-Walz ticket as DNC begins
CHICAGO (WCBD)- Enthusiasm for the new presidential ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was high among South Carolina Democrats as the Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago on Monday. “Everybody’s excited about this,” State Sen. Deon Tedder (D-Charleston) said. “It’s a different energy in the room, particularly with Vice President […]
Here's what's going on at the Richland County jail
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tonight, we asked questions to local leaders after two more overdoses were reported the Richland County jail this weekend. Detainees at Alvin S. Glenn are somehow continuing to access drugs behind bars. Two of whom died from opioid overdoses mid-July, and now this makes three non-fatal overdoses this month.
South Carolina Weather: Fall-Like Temperatures Arrive in Columbia
Columbia, SC – A refreshing change is in store for South Carolina residents as fall-like weather settles into the Columbia area. Wednesday’s forecast predicts high temperatures in the mid-80s, accompanied by lower dew points, offering a much-needed break from the usual summer heat. According to the U.S. National...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to bring the Greatest Show On Earth to Columbia: tickets available next week!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Get ready to be amazed as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bring the reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth to Columbia from February 7-9, 2025. Produced by Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, this iconic circus returns with an all-new production designed to captivate today’s […]
Columbia to host Soda City Comic Con this Saturday & Sunday, August 24-25
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hey cosplayers and fans of pop culture! Soda City Comic Con returns to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center this weekend giving folks the chance to participate in games, competitions, cosplay and panel discussions, and get up close to vendors and special guests. Now in its ninth year,...
Charles Assey retires from Gray Collegiate baseball
For the third time this year, Gray Collegiate Academy’s athletics department will seek a new head coach. This time, it’s baseball where longtime head coach Charles Assey stepped down in an Aug. 16 school release. “After long consideration, thought and tears, I have decided it is time for...
Man arrested for attempting to take 9 pounds of marijuana on flight
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — State Police arrested a South Carolina man for attempting to fly out of Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport with nine pounds of marijuana. Troopers arrested 25-year-old James Perryon Monday after he was detained by airport police when the marijuana lot was found bound for...
NEWS BRIEFS: Credit unions merging will create a $935 million firm
Members of Pinnacle Credit Union have voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union on August 15. The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective September 1, 2024. Pinnacle and Peach State have a shared history of serving educators, and possess common values, mission, and culture.
Tropical storm brings out millions of armyworms across the Carolinas
"These armyworms are transient they're going to move and find places to eat and lay eggs so if you control yours and your neighbor controls their property you start to create a boundary and start to control the infestation." says Henrickson.
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