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‘Unlivable:’ Lower Richland woman’s lawsuit says stormwater from Richland One early learning center causing massive headaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Lower Richland woman is flooded with frustration over conditions at her home. In a new lawsuit, Johna Wilkes said stormwater from a controversial, now under-investigation Richland One construction project is causing massive headaches. “This all could’ve if they had done things the right way,” she...
2024 Coastal Carolina Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Coastal Carolina put together another winning season in 2023, though it wasn’t always easy. Going into the year as one of the favorites to win the Sun Belt, the Chanticleers lost quarterback Grayson McCall, a three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year, due to injury midway through the year. And with a potential chance of reaching the conference championship, CCU fell to JMU to end the regular season.
South Carolina football target, son of NFL lineman, announces college decision
Despite a bad year in 2023, the offensive line is probably the position group in which the South Carolina football coaching staff has brought in the most talent in recent years. As USC continues to "stack classes" up front, the perceived weakness should become a strength on the roster. During...
Jasper Co. school board retains legal firm amid superintendent investigation
Jasper Co. School Board held a virtual meeting on Thursday afternoon — marking the second unexpected board meeting this week — and voted to continue legal services with the law firm Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. This comes two days after the board voted to remove the superintendent on paid leave.
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
Crash In Florence County Results In The Death Of One Bicyclist
One person is dead following an incident in Florence County. Just after 9:30pm Tuesday night police responded to a crash along Highway 76 near Timmonsville. A 2012 GMC SUV was heading west while a bicyclist was traveling east. Both struck each other on the roadway. The bicyclist died from the...
19-year-old Florence man jailed on armed robbery charge
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 19-year-old Florence man was arrested Thursday in connection with an alleged armed robbery at an apartment on June Lane. Joe Lucky Crawford was charged with armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a pistol, according to online records for the Florence County Detention Center. He remained […]
First Responder Friday: Leigh Manley
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s time for another edition of First Responder Friday as News13 honors Grand Strand and Pee Dee first responders. This week’s nominee is Lance Cpl. Leigh Manley with the Florence Police Department. Manley has been serving with the Florence Police Department since March 2018. In his six years with the department, […]
SC authorities hunting for 2 AWOL felons who removed electronic monitoring devices
One of the men was on probation for a burglary conviction and the other, a convicted child sex offender, was enrolled in a supervised re-entry program following his release from prison for a “Jessie’s Law” violation.
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Update: Missing South Carolina teen found safe
ANDREWS, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Update: He has been found safe. Initial report: Authorities in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage boy. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, Dontavias Dollard, 16, was reported as a runaway by his family. He was last...
Sinkhole now fixed at busy Darlington intersection
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Contractors and crews worked through the night Wednesday to repair a major washout and sinkhole at the intersection of East Broad Street and South Main Street in Darlington. Crews had just repaired a pipe that burst in the same area earlier on Wednesday. Darlington Mayor...
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