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Georgetown County School District received 22 applications during superintendent search; semi-finalists selected
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Georgetown County School District hopes to announce its new superintendent by early October. The district, working with the South Carolina School Boards Association, began searching for a new superintendent on June 1 after Keith Price accepted a job with Lexington County School District One in the midlands. His last […]
Former North Charleston cop pleads guilty to Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Riot charges
WASHINGTON (WCSC) - A former North Charleston police officer pleaded guilty to charges related to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Thomas Edward Blackwood pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building and grounds and one count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
New details emerge in Quentin Ravenel's fatal shooting as 911 calls are released
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — News 4 is learning more after obtaining the 911 calls from the night local musician Quentin Ravenel was killed. The North Charleston Police Department said Ravenel was shot in an officer-involved shooting. Police said Ravenel was trying to enter a house before the homeowner...
Mullins pastor nominated for Stellar Award
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — A Mullins pastor has been nominated for a Stellar Gospel Award in the category for Traditional Female Gospel Artist of the year along with other award-winning artists. Eartha Edwards said at an early age she knew her voice would be a tool used to uplift people around the world. She sang her […]
City of Columbia announces enrollment for after school programs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department said enrollment is now open to the public for the city’s after school program. The program begins Aug. 8 and will take place at four different locations across the city:. Emily Douglas Park at 2500 Wheat...
Richland County School District One hosts hiring event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County School District One is hosting a hiring event Wednesday morning to showcase career opportunities the district is offering. The event is held in partnership with SC Works Midlands and takes place at 700 Taylor Street in Columbia from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Various...
Hampton Street Vineyards to host first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games
Get ready to support your favorite restaurants while they compete to win money for local charities during the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games at Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St. in Columbia, on Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Inspired by the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the five-part event...
Myrtle Beach State Park pier reopens after repairs
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The popular fishing pier at Myrtle Beach State Park reopened Tuesday morning after being closed for repairs for nearly a month. “It’s a Terrific Tuesday at MBSP!” park officials said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “We can all finally enjoy a walk to the end of the pier!! […]
Former South Carolina baseball pitcher transfers to new SEC rival
When Mark Kingston was fired as the head coach of the South Carolina baseball program, there was not a mass exodus from the program. Oftentimes, when a head coach leaves a school (for whatever reason), a large percentage of the roster enters the transfer portal and winds up playing elsewhere the following season.
Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District trains at Inlet Square Mall before demolition
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire is training at the Inlet Square Mall all week before it gets torn down. An official with the fire district says there’s currently 14 firefighters on each shift. All three shifts will be given an opportunity to practice different scenarios. MIGC Battalion Chief James Edbrooke said […]
Havelock 3-star LB Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina
The University of South Carolina has landed another defender from Eastern North Carolina. Havelock High School athlete Donovan Darden committed to the Gamecocks on Monday afternoon. According to On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, he is a 3-star prospect. The commitment comes within a month of South Carolina adding a pledge from Vance County High School edge rusher Taeshawn Alston. The Gamecocks also have a commitment from Jay M. Robinson High School wide receiver Brian Rowe.
Conway officials look to green-light 1,200 homes near Highway 378
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway City Council Monday afternoon approved the first reading of a plan to annex about 450 acres where developers want to build more than 1,200 homes. The land for the proposed project, which has been in the works since 2023, is near Juniper Bay Road and Highway 378. Since the plan […]
Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach rehomes injured green sea turtle
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Bandit, a juvenile green sea turtle that was found stranded more than three years ago, was recently rehomed by the Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. The turtle was found on Little St. Simon’s Island in Georgia in April 2021, where she was taken to...
Marlboro Co. community mourning tragic death of former football standout
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Many in the Marlboro County community are mourning the tragic death of a former football standout. 22-year-old Darrius Grant died in a motorcycle crash Monday evening on Highway 9 in the Clio community. Troopers say Grant was operating the motorcycle when he veered off...
Relief from heat and drought likely on the way
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the central and eastern Midlands until 7 pm today due to the potential of heat index values up to 108. Isolated showers will bring cooler temperatures to a lucky few, but most will stay dry and hot the remainder of the day.
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