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SEC Reveals Exciting 2025 Men’s Hoops Schedule Featuring Gamecocks
The Southeastern Conference announced its 2025 men's basketball schedule, highlighting a competitive season for the Gamecocks. South Carolina will face ten teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament last year, with six of these games at home in Colonial Life Arena. The season opens on January 4 at Mississippi State, and notable home matchups include Texas and Auburn. Head coach Lamont Paris leads a returning squad that includes five key players and several impactful transfers, aiming to build on last season's success, which featured 26 wins and an NCAA Tournament appearance.
Nightcrawler, Rogue and other X-Men prepare to teleport to Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- X-Men 97 fans, the time has come. This year during Soda City Comic Com, some of the voice actors and actresses from the popular Disney+ series will be in Columbia. Soda City Comic Con is this Saturday and Sunday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. WACH...
Benedict College’s First Female President Gets Contract Extension In Historic Appointment
Artis will continue working on the college's B2 plan to take the South Carolina HBCU to new heights. Benedict College, an HBCU in South Carolina, has extended the contract of its first female president, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis. Artis will continue in the role through June 2031. According to WLTX,...
Thinking of buying a home? Check our this free workshop from the City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thinking of buying a home in the Columbia area? You may want to plan to attend Columbia's Community Development Department's Homebuyer Workshop. This free workshop will give you a better understanding of the process of purchasing a first home, including:. questions about credit. how to get...
Hazardous spill causing delays on I-77 in Fort Mill
FORT MILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – At least one lane on I-77 northbound is closed following a hazardous spill in Fort Mill. The incident occurred near SC-160 and emergency crews were on scene during the morning commute where one of the onramps was shut down as crews continued to work on the incident. No […]
CDC ranks South Carolina in bottom 10 for life expectancy
CDC rankings for life expectancy in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2021 were released Wednesday. South Carolina ranked 42nd on the list, meaning that life expectancy in the Palmetto State is lower than it is in 82% of the country. Overall, the CDC reports...
I-20 construction at the state line nearing the end
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- For four years, crews worked to widen and replace the old bridges on I-20 over the Augusta Canal and the Savannah River. This construction has been frustrating for drivers since it started in December 2019, but they may not have to deal with it much longer. The project, a collaboration between the […]
Head of SC’s natural resources agency to retire
COLUMBIA — The head of the state Department of Natural Resources will retire in January, the department announced Tuesday. Robert Boyles spent five years overseeing the department in charge of hunting, fishing and boating, as well as conservation efforts for the state’s wildlife and waterways. “Serving as SCDNR director has been the honor of my […]
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 […]
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