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Columbia hosts first Book Lovers Expo, bridging authors and readers
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Book lovers and authors traveled far and wide to attend Columbia’s first Book Lovers Expo. The event, which originated in Washington, D.C., was created by the Bookbutler Publishing Company and has now arrived in Columbia. “There weren't a lot of opportunities to connect with communities,...
Sumter police offer up to $5k reward in search for man wanted in teen’s killing
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - A man wanted for killing a teenager in Sumter is on the loose and the police are offering a reward to anyone who can help find him. Police have been looking for Ja’Hugh Martin, 20, from Manning, who was chased by law enforcement Friday into the woods in Clarendon County off Interstate 95 across from Manning High School.
Stacy Bell new Thomas Sumter football coach
Dalzell – Thomas Sumter Academy will have a new football head coach for the 2024-25 school year in Stacy Bell after Brannon Tidwell, also the athletic director, stepped down. Tanner Brunson, who is now the athletic director, said Bell, who was an assistant coach at. Brookland-Cayce High School last...
USC announces new ticket policies for soccer and volleyball
South Carolina Athletics announced changes to its ticket policy for men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball as part of a multi-year strategic revenue plan. Starting with the 2024 season, there are multiple ways for fans to secure tickets for games, including the Go Pass. The Go Pass is...
5-star prospect names South Carolina basketball program among favorites
The defending National Champions do not yet have their first commitment in the class of 2026, but late on Friday night, one of the very best players in the class of 2026 announced that Dawn Staley and South Carolina basketball were among her favorites. Versatile player Jayla Jordyn Jackson posted her list of 16 top schools, including the Gamecocks, on her various social media accounts.
Camp Cola Fest: A day-long celebration of music and art
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The first-ever Camp Cola Fest will be held on July 27 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hangar Lofts. The festival promises a day of live music, classic summer camp vibes, and surprises. With over 20 musical acts, local food trucks, vendors, and summer camp-inspired activities, Camp Cola Fest aims to highlight Columbia's art scene.
Free school supplies and food at Perrin-Thomas Community Center event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Random Days LLC, in collaboration with the Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, is hosting a Back to School Bash on July 27. The event is set to last from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Perrin-Thomas Community Center. The event features free...
Huey's in Savannah bringing New Orleans food to new restaurant in Statesboro
A Savannah hot spot is making its presence known at the home of Eagle Nation. Huey’s announced on Facebook that it is opening a new restaurant in Statesboro. It will be housed in the defunct Main Street Bar and Grill. ...
Hurricane season remains ‘quiet wildcard’ for gas prices
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The price for a gallon of gasoline in South Carolina remained mostly unchanged over the past week as prices moved less than one cent. GasBuddy data shows gas prices in the state fell just 0.6 cents per gallon to an average of $3.13 per gallon. Gas...
Novant $320M merger proposal given one more stamp of finality
(The Center Square) – Another stamp of finality, this one from a federal court, has been given to Novant Health’s proposed $320 million merger with Lake Norman regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital. The injunction sought by the Federal Trade Commission had already been granted June 18, and in response Novant said it […]
Ossoff: Harris campaign has put Georgia in play, expects her to win the state
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) said Saturday that Georgia is now “in play” for Democrats thanks to Vice President Harris’s campaign, predicting that she will likely take the Peach State in November. Ossoff said in an MSNBC interview with Rev. Al Sharpton that Harris’s campaign launch has “exceeded my expectations, and my expectations were high.” “She’s…
Three Eagles Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop men's golfers Ian Faulconer , Nick Mayfield and Ian Tucker received national recognition as each were named 2023-24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. Faulconer was named for the second straight year as he was also named to the Big South Conference All-Academic Team. This is the first time receiving the honor for Mayfield and Tucker. On the season Faulconer played in nine events including the NCAA Rancho Santa Fe Regional as he finished with a collegiate-best scoring average of 74.87. He also posted his collegiate-low round of 68 on day one of the...
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