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Lamar has entire football coaching staff back
`Lamar -- Stephen Burris has a successful first season as the football head coach at Lamar. High School. The Silver Foxes went 9-4 on the season, winning the Region 6-Class A title and advancing to the third round of the state playoffs. Burris, who is the offensive coordinator and coaches...
Family of veteran who jumped from Georgetown bridge raises awareness around PTSD and suicide
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The family of the veteran who jumped from a Georgetown County bridge and died, is speaking out to raise awareness around veteran PTSD and suicide. Officials say on July 14, 37-year-old Shawn Lauver of Bolivia, North Carolina was involved in a car wreck, told a witness he was drunk and […]
Widespread showers and storms Monday and Tuesday in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Monday: Widespread showers and storms coming and going. Not a complete washout, but a very good chance of at least some rain throughout the day – 80%. Heavy rain at times. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Tuesday: More showers and storms possible Tuesday...
Third detainee who died last week at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An inmate has died after having a medical emergency and falling ill while being detained at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Now, the sheriff's office is reporting that this is another opioid-related death. According to a statement from a Richland County government spokesperson, a 71-year-old detainee,...
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.
Eastern North Carolina Braces for Rising Temperatures, Storms Return
Newport, NC – Dry and relatively mild weather will linger across eastern North Carolina over the next couple of days before a return of heat and humidity, along with typical daytime showers and thunderstorms, according to the US National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City. Dry weather will continue through...
Myrtle Beach aims to address workforce housing shortage with $150K grant
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Myrtle Beach’s population is growing along with the rest of the Grand Strand, and that means more essential workers are needed to keep up with demand. But data shows many of those workers can’t afford to live in Myrtle Beach. City leaders say...
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...
Chances tick up for development; Carolinas could see tropical system early next week
The National Hurricane Center on Saturday morning outlined a 20% chance of development into a Tropical Depression or named system over the next seven days -- but by Saturday night that was up to a 40% chance.
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.”
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