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Yappy Hour: It’s a Pooch-Friendly Party at James Island County Park Dog Park!
Wrap up the summer in style! Dogs and their owners are invited to James Island County Park on Thursday, August 22 for Yappy Hour: an afternoon full of live music, cold beverages, and fun!. Yappy Hour will take place in the park’s off-leash dog park and will feature a live...
$40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Upstate set to expire
BLACKSBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Check your tickets! A Mega Millions ticket worth $40,000 sold in January is set to expire Friday. The winning ticket was sold at Hickory Point at 2806 East Cherokee Street in Blacksburg. The winning numbers for January 30 were: 3 – 5 – 16 – 58 – 59 Megaball: 11 The drawing […]
Rumored 'Southern Charm' Newbie Salley Carson's Dating Situation Is Tricky
Bravo fans adore Southern Charm. The reality show, set in quaint Charleston, S.C., has delivered tons of drama over the years and began filming its tenth season in 2024. While many shows have their casts solidified by Season 10, the newest season has plenty of twists and turns ahead. So far, two longtime Southern Charm stars, Olivia Flowers and Rod Razavi, have stated they won't return to the show for another season.While SC's fans will miss Madison and Olivia's presence on the show, they will have a familiar face from the reality sphere to take their place. In April 2024,...
After loss, SC Lowcountry family continues to raise awareness of childhood brain cancer
A young lady’s inspiring life and tragic death should remind us all of the ongoing battles against various forms of cancer and fatal childhood diseases. Nora Peake of Hampton suffered from an aggressive form of brain cancer that took her life on Jan. 10 at the age of 13.
Experience Charleston's Waters in a New Way with BŌTI's Boating App
BŌTI, a new app that aims to transform the way locals and visitors experience the joys of boating, launched this year in the Charleston area. The app offers a swipe-based interface that allows users to connect and find their ideal boating adventure. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a boating novice, BŌTI provides an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the open waters together. With just a swipe, users can match through various boating experiences like serene sunset cruises, boat parties, charters, fishing, water sports, and more.
Millora-Brown to Continue Playing Career in Philippines
DILIMAN, PHL – Former Bulldogs basketball player Quentin Millora-Brown is continuing his playing career in the Philippines, honoring the legacy of his grandfather who studied at UP during his academic career. The graduate transfer from Vanderbilt spent just one season with the Bulldogs but etched his name in the...
Biden dropping out and Harris’ boost: What it means for the Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With just 104 days until the November general election, President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have introduced new dynamics to the Democratic ticket. Dr. David White, a political science professor at Francis Marion University, said the recent change at […]
SC Charter Institute accused of conspiring to tarnish school operator and steal its business
A bombshell court filing accuses SC’s largest charter school district and its leaders of a criminal conspiracy to damage the reputation of a for-profit education management company in order to take its business.
Darci Strickland announces she's leaving to start new life chapter after 27 years at WLTX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today is bittersweet for us at WLTX as News19’s Darci Strickland, the award-winning journalist who’s spent decades serving the viewers of the Midlands, has announced she is leaving to start a new chapter in her life after 27 years on our air. Strickland, who...
Food & Wine Classic tickets available for discounted rate through July 31
Now through July 31, you can buy discounted weekend passes to the inaugural Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, a fall food festival hosted by Food & Wine, Southern Living and Travel + Leisure and presented by Explore Charleston. We bemoaned the original price of passes ($2,450) when the festival...
Senior residents at Shem Creek bake cookies for Charleston's homeless community
MOUNT PLESANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Shem Creek Health Center senior living residents are giving back to their community by baking cookies for the homeless. Every couple of weeks, according to the health center, eight to ten residents get together to make cookies that are distributed to homeless people in the greater Charleston area.
Drought conditions improving across Grand Strand, Pee Dee, state climatologist says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recent rains across much of South Carolina has cut into drought conditions across many counties, including those around the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. The state Drought Response Committee on Wednesday downgraded 13 counties from “severe” on July 9 to “moderate” — among them Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown and Horry. […]
Richmond, surrounding counties under flood watch
ROCKINGHAM — The central Carolinas are under a flood watch for the next several days as more rain is expected. The National Weather Service has issued an areal flood watch until midnight July 26, with a total of up to two inches of rain forecast for Richmond County through Thursday evening. However, meteorologists say higher amounts are expected during thunderstorms.
A look ahead to a few storylines for South Carolina's preseason camp
South Carolina is nine days away from taking the field for preseason camp as it prepares for the 2024 season which kicks off on Aug. 31 against Old Dominion in Williams-Brice Stadium. Heading into preseason camp, South Carolina has a few questions that will need to be answered before it...
Bob Marcum, AD at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall’s athletic departments all announced Marcum’s death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on […]
Uber at center of South Carolina human trafficking lawsuit
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A human trafficking horror story on the state’s northern border could easily happen on the Grand Strand thanks to lax regulations and proper training of rideshare drivers, an attorney said on Wednesday. Tracey Cowan, head of Clarkson Law Firm’s sexual assault practice, on Wednesday filed a 38-page lawsuit against Uber in […]
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