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How freshman Dylan Stewart saved South Carolina football opener with late forced fumble
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football captain Debo Williams said during the preseason that he wanted total domination from the Gamecocks' defensive unit this season. "I want complete domination, we are going for donuts, zero on the scoreboard," Williams said at SEC Media Days. That didn't happen Saturday in the Gamecocks' 23-19 win...
South Carolina basketball is "Post Player U," and the Gamecocks aren't stopping
The South Carolina basketball program has become "Post Player U." A'ja Wilson is the world's best player. Aliyah Boston has made the WNBA All-Star Game in both of her two seasons as a pro. Kamilla Cardoso is the best young post defender in the game. And the current crop of Gamecocks are really good, too.
Blythewood High School mourning loss of football player
Blythewood High School is mourning the loss of one its football players. According to an email sent to the Blythewood High community by principal Matt Sherman, Troy Allen Moore, a junior at the school, passed away Saturday. "Troy was a cherished member of our community, known for his athletic talents...
Keep your umbrella handy: Wet weather ahead
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- It will be quite humid on Sunday with a chance of afternoon showers halfway through the holiday weekend. That's thanks to a cold front that's moving through our area from the northwest, bringing moisture and below average temperatures. Showers and isolated storms are mainly expected in...
Fort Mill runners sprint away for Trojan Invitational win
ROCK HILL – The Fort Mill Yellow Jackets swept both the boys and girls varsity races Saturday morning to win the Trojan Invitational at Northwestern High School. The Fort Mill girls scored 36 points and was led by Alivia Cleveland, who tore through the competition in winning at 18:50. The Fort Mill boys won with 43 points and were led by Connor Demmerle, who finished second overall in 16:05.
Rapid Shelter of Columbia receives donated water stations
Rapid Shelter of Columbia residents received a huge step to promoting heart health with the installation of new water filling stations. This was made possible by a collaboration between the American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation. This comes on the heels of Ritedose being recognized by the American Heart Association...
Nation Ford holds off late York rally to pick up first win of the season
YORK – It has been an emotional week for Nation Ford coach Michael Allen. One of the toughest he’s had in his 40 years of coaching, he said. A week full of long nights, long practices, even a bout of illness that hit Allen and several members of the team.
Rain returns Monday, muggy misery takes a minor break
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Hot and muggy conditions continue through the rest of our Saturday. We could experience isolated showers through Saturday evening mainly north of I-20. Sunday will still be quite humid, and much like the last few days, some afternoon showers could form, especially in locations nearer the incoming front.
Rios, Lohr Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships recipients
Columbia, S.C. (WSAV) – Adeline Rios and Ryan Lohr have been awarded the Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Global Scholarship for 2024. The goal of the Global Grant Scholarship Program is to prepare students for careers in one of Rotary’s seven Areas of Focus and to promote international understanding and friendship among people from different countries. Rotary […]
You are not alone: South Carolina gathers to fight the surge in drug overdoses
Lexington County, S.C. (WACH) — Throughout the United States, drug overdoses have increased at an alarming rate in recent years and South Carolina is no exception. According to DHEC, from 2020 to 2021, the total number of drug overdose deaths in the state rose by more than 25%. That's...
Gamecock football team arrives at Williams-Brice Stadium for season opener
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina football team has arrived at Williams-Brice Stadium for their 2024 season opener. The Gamecocks are opening up against Old Dominion in what will be one of the hottest kickoffs temperature-wise in Gamecock history. South Carolina is entering their 4th year under head...
Midlands Friday night football recap
Neither bad weather nor a determined host team would keep defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork for winning its season-opener. The top-ranked Silver Foxes defeated Spartanburg 24-7 Friday in a game which was interrupted by lightning in the area. Once play resumed, Dutch Fork maintained command of the game led...
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