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When schools around the Midlands return to the classroom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students and teachers around the Midlands are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. WIS compiled a list of when schools will return to the classroom:. If there’s a school that’s not our list, please send us an email at wis-webproducers@graymedia.com. Feel more informed, prepared,...
Charleston County Parks to Host Back-to-School Bash
Charleston County Parks will host a Back-to-School Bash in McClellanville on Saturday, August 24th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The day of family-friendly fun will take place at the Lincoln Regional Center (714 Lincoln Rd.). The Back-to-School bash includes a school supplies giveaway, a DJ performance from Darin McNeal,...
A Servant Leader – Mayor Kevin Phillips
As Mayor of the Town of Port Royal, Kevin Phillips knows the importance of giving back to the community in which you live. Growing up in Snellville, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Mayor Phillip’s family was all about giving back. “My family was always very involved in the community....
Richland County woman encounters wild fox in her driveway
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A startling encounter between a fox and Stephanie Doyle, a Lower Richland resident caught on her home's security cameras, is raising concern for her safety and the fox. Doyle says while emptying her car on Monday night, she and her small dog were approached by a...
Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day set for Saturday
Event kicks off Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week. Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation are inviting the world to celebrate Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2024. This event, celebrated now for more than a decade, will be launched with Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day at noon, Saturday, July 27 at Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
20-year-old's death in Manning draws state agents and a public plea
MANNING, S.C. — Manning Police are investigating the Wednesday shooting death of a 20-year-old man with help from the county deputies and state agents. A department spokesperson said deputies were called to the Bellwood area of town, where they found the victim, Christopher Forehand of Manning, with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead by the Clarendon County Coroner's Office.
Man wanted for felony charges in South Carolina apprehended in Monroe
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina authorities said on Thursday that they caught a man wanted out of South Carolina for felony charges. On Thursday, July 25, a K9 police unit captured the man, identified as Deangelo Williams, in the North Carolina city of Monroe. Williams, 35, was wanted in South Carolina for felony charges related to breaking into cars.
Men’s Golf to Compete in Four Tournaments for the 2024 Fall Season
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Head Coach Chan Metts and the Charleston Southern men's golf team will compete in four tournaments this fall, as they announced their 2024 fall schedule on Wednesday. For the second year in a row, the Bucs will begin the season in Pawley's Island, S.C. beginning on Saturday, Sept. 7 through Sept. 10. The event will be played at True Blue Golf Course. The Bucs will compete in the JT Poston Invitational for the first time beginning on Sunday, Sept. 15 through Tuesday, Sept. 17. The tournament is named after current professional golfer on the PGA Tour, JT...
Employment, health, and housing aid at Charleston's family support event
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Serving the Unhoused and Underserved event will be held Saturday, hosted by the Charleston County School District's McKinney-Vento Program in the Department of Federal Programs alongside multiple community agencies. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,. at District 4 Regional Stadium in North Charleston,...
Charleston police report major delays on I-26 following serious traffic accident
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Collison on I-26 westbound between the crosstown and Ravenel Bridge has closed two lanes and created delays, according to the Charleston Police Department. Officers are currently on the scene and two lanes are closed as of 11 a.m. A passenger in one of the...
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