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In pictures: USA Cycling Masters and Junior Road National Championships
The USA Cycling Masters & Juniors Road National Championship brought bicycle riders into the area to compete. The four-day event covered roads on Fort Eisenhower from July 25-27 before moving to downtown Augusta on July 28. This is the ninth year it’s come to Augusta. Mike Adams has won...
Second annual Back 2 School Summer Town Bash draws hundreds in Summerton
The second annual Back 2 School Summer Town Bash, held on July 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 4th St. in Summerton, drew more than 400 attendees, surpassing last year's turnout. The event, hosted by Chief Donell Dixon, the Summerton Police Department, the Town of Summerton, and Annett Smith of Journey Helping Others, honored the late Mayor Tony Junious and celebrated community spirit and collaboration.
Phil Steele: Gamecocks should double rushing output in 2024
One of the big issues for South Carolina's offense in recent football seasons has been the Gamecocks inability to run the ball. In 2023, Carolina averaged only 85 rushing yards per game (2.8 yards per carry). With a healthy and ol�
Bond not set for man arrested in connection to shooting death of Jakolbi Taylor
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Bond was not set for murder suspect Gary Abraham during a bond hearing Sunday, July 28. Abraham will remain in custody in Horry County in Myrtle Beach. A municipal court judge in Myrtle Beach said bond would have to be set by a Circuit Court judge.
Nationwide closing of home goods retailer affecting Upstate businesses
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A home goods and furniture store that has been in business for over a century is shutting its doors after filing for bankruptcy, affecting stores across the Southeast, including the Upstate. Conn’s HomePlus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last Tuesday and announced it...
Dawn Staley Changes Tune On Caitlin Clark After Olympic Snub
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is changing her tune on WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark. With the Olympics getting underway this week, Staley was asked about Clark’s Team USA snub. While she was one of the committee members responsible for keeping her off the Olympic roster, Staley now believes Clark is deserving. The coach […] The post Dawn Staley Changes Tune On Caitlin Clark After Olympic Snub appeared first on BroBible.
What do Stephen Smith's injuries tell about the SC teen's death?
Years before disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted for the murders of his wife and son, there was another mystery in Murdaugh country — the death of Stephen Smith, a 19-year-old gay man whose body was found in the middle of a rural road on July 8, 2015. The medical examiner ruled it a hit and run.For years, his mother Sandy Smith wanted a second opinion, convinced Stephen's death was no accident. "There was no vehicle debris, no broken headlight … paint scrapes or anything," Hampton County Guardian editor Michael DeWitt Jr. tells "48 Hours."The case...
After early start to nesting season, sea turtle numbers lagging
The number of sea turtles nests along the South Carolina coast is lagging behind last year. “It’s a little bit slower than years past but we still have the month of August to go through,” said Rick Scott, who oversees the South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts, a group of volunteers who patrol beaches at dawn looking for nests. “The overall numbers are pretty low.”
Gov. McMaster, Brad Keselowski, and Bobby Labonte Laud Darlington Raceway’s Impact on South Carolina and NASCAR
South Carolina Governor McMaster, along with NASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, praises Darlington Raceway for its impact on the state and NASCAR, gearing up for the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 Labor Day Race Weekend. Cook Out Southern 500 Labor Day Race Weekend: Aug. 31 - Sept. 1.
Governor McMaster hosts Cook Out Southern 500 to preview Labor Day festivities
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Governor Henry McMaster kicked off the Cook Out Southern 500 weekend in Myrtle Beach on Friday giving a preview of the traditional Labor Day Weekend. The South Carolina Governor joined Darlington Raceway at Plyler Park featuring NASCAR's Crown Jewel event, the 75th Annual Cook...
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