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Parks and Recreation presents “Groovin’ in the Gardens” summer concert
Join City of Columbia Parks and Recreation for the “Groovin’ in the Gardens” Summer Concert Sunday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., NOMA Community Gardens, 2417 River Drive. Admission is free. The evening will feature Dante Lewis and Friends with pre-show entertainment by Kurt Green. Bring...
With 44 days until South Carolina football, a look at number 44 Monkell Goodwine
The South Carolina football season will begin officially in just 44 days when the Old Dominion Monarchs travel to Columbia for an afternoon kickoff at Williams-Brice Stadium, and as Gamecock head coach Shane Beamer remarked during this week's SEC Media Days, expectations aren't as high outside of the program as they are inside of it for this season.
Prisma Health rolling out new fleet of smart beds across healthcare system
Prisma Health is investing $41 million to revolutionize the patient experience, while also supporting its care team with the distribution of the latest smart bed technology across the health system. This significant investment centers around replacing inpatient beds at the end of their life cycle with 1,500 cutting-edge Hillrom smart beds and surfaces.
Blythewood’s three county reps unopposed in Nov. election
BLYTHEWOOD – All three of Blythewood’s county council representatives will be on the ballot in November, and all three are unopposed. Derrek Pugh, District 2; Gretchen Barron, District 7; and Jesica Mackey, District 9, were all elected the same year and are all seeking second terms. Pugh, a...
Isabella Strahan Announces She Is Cancer-Free!
Isabella Strahan shared a special YouTube vlog this week, revealing she is cancer-free!. Strahan, the daughter of Michael Strahan and his ex, Jean Muggli, had a malignant brain tumor removed in October, and has since undergone radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple brain surgeries. The 19-year-old posted two new videos this week....
44-year-old bicyclist killed in crash near Timmonsville, coroner says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A bicyclist was killed Thursday night in a crash near Timmonsville in Florence County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Dionte’ Marcell Douglas, 44, of Florence, died at the scene of the crash, Coroner Keith von Lutcken said Friday morning. The crash, which was reported to the highway patrol […]
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 16 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18,...
It’s Christmas in July at 5 Star Farm in Loris
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - You can come have fun on 5 Star Farm and enjoy all they have to offer this weekend with Christmas in July. 5 Star Farm has animals you may not be able to see anywhere else in the Grand Strand. This weekend you can shop...
Myrtle Beach sees drop in 'Carolina Squat' trucks as citations take effect
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — It’s known as Carolina Squat, where a truck's front fenders are raised above the rear. South Carolina banned them and it’s been just over two months since citations began being issued on May 10. The Myrtle Beach Police Dept. said they’re on...
Columbia VA completes 800th robotic surgery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) robotic surgery team just completed its 800th robotic surgery, according to Columbia VA Health Care System officials. Officials say their 800th surgery happened in mid-April and the teams are expected to hit 1,000 surgeries by the end...
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about...
Community encouraged to donate blood at August American Red Cross event
(WPDE) — ABC15 is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive event next month. The event will take place on August 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach and Magnolia Mall in Florence. To make an appointment...
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