Lake City
LATEST NEWS
Sumter police offer up to $5k reward in search for man wanted in teen’s killing
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - A man wanted for killing a teenager in Sumter is on the loose and the police are offering a reward to anyone who can help find him. Police have been looking for Ja’Hugh Martin, 20, from Manning, who was chased by law enforcement Friday into the woods in Clarendon County off Interstate 95 across from Manning High School.
No bond set for Aiken man charged in killing of Virginia teen in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — An Aiken man is facing murder and attempted murder charges for his alleged role in an early morning shooting last week that took the life of a 16-year-old Virginia basketball star. Gary Jaquise Abraham, 18, is facing one count of murder, three counts of attempted murder and one count of […]
Deceased Georgetown Co. boater identified as 59-year-old man
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The body of a boater recovered near Hagley Landing Saturday night was identified as a Pawleys Island resident. The man was identified as 59-year-old Paul Adkins, according to Georgetown County Coroner Chase Ridgeway. The S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources (SCDNR) said a boating incident...
New South Brewing teams up with Period Project for supply drive
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — New South Brewing is continuing its Summer of Love by partnering with local nonprofits. On Saturday, an item drive was held to benefit the Period Project Chapter of Myrtle Beach. The Period Project helps supply the less fortunate with feminine hygiene products. Folks could...
Columbia hosts first Book Lovers Expo, bridging authors and readers
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Book lovers and authors traveled far and wide to attend Columbia’s first Book Lovers Expo. The event, which originated in Washington, D.C., was created by the Bookbutler Publishing Company and has now arrived in Columbia. “There weren't a lot of opportunities to connect with communities,...
Stacy Bell new Thomas Sumter football coach
Dalzell – Thomas Sumter Academy will have a new football head coach for the 2024-25 school year in Stacy Bell after Brannon Tidwell, also the athletic director, stepped down. Tanner Brunson, who is now the athletic director, said Bell, who was an assistant coach at. Brookland-Cayce High School last...
USC announces new ticket policies for soccer and volleyball
South Carolina Athletics announced changes to its ticket policy for men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball as part of a multi-year strategic revenue plan. Starting with the 2024 season, there are multiple ways for fans to secure tickets for games, including the Go Pass. The Go Pass is...
5-star prospect names South Carolina basketball program among favorites
The defending National Champions do not yet have their first commitment in the class of 2026, but late on Friday night, one of the very best players in the class of 2026 announced that Dawn Staley and South Carolina basketball were among her favorites. Versatile player Jayla Jordyn Jackson posted her list of 16 top schools, including the Gamecocks, on her various social media accounts.
Camp Cola Fest: A day-long celebration of music and art
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The first-ever Camp Cola Fest will be held on July 27 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hangar Lofts. The festival promises a day of live music, classic summer camp vibes, and surprises. With over 20 musical acts, local food trucks, vendors, and summer camp-inspired activities, Camp Cola Fest aims to highlight Columbia's art scene.
Fire destroys building in Moore County, damages nearby home
An overnight fire in Moore County destroyed one structure and damaged another one. Monday just after 1 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Chestnut Street in Cameron. When they arrived, one structure was fully engulfed in flames. Crews also had to deal with a downed power line in front of the structure. A house next to the first structure had heat damage to its vinyl siding.
Hurricane season remains ‘quiet wildcard’ for gas prices
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The price for a gallon of gasoline in South Carolina remained mostly unchanged over the past week as prices moved less than one cent. GasBuddy data shows gas prices in the state fell just 0.6 cents per gallon to an average of $3.13 per gallon. Gas...
Novant $320M merger proposal given one more stamp of finality
(The Center Square) – Another stamp of finality, this one from a federal court, has been given to Novant Health’s proposed $320 million merger with Lake Norman regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital. The injunction sought by the Federal Trade Commission had already been granted June 18, and in response Novant said it […]
The leading platform for local news and information.
By using cutting-edge technology that learns users’ preferences to curate tailored content for them, NewsBreak gathers community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely, accessible, and easy-to-use way at no cost to users.
NewsBreak does not allow any content that expresses hate or promotes false information. Instead, we strive to give businesses, communities, and users accurate and reliable local news and information. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Community Standards.