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5-star wide receiver includes South Carolina football among list of top suitors
South Carolina football has two wide receivers committed in the class of 2025. The first pledge of the cycle came from Jayden Sellers, the younger brother of starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and the speedy in-state prospect is knocking on the door of a 4-star rating. The second was another receiver....
Scout Motors Factory Construction Update
Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!. The construction of Scout Motors‘ new production center in Blythewood, South Carolina, is making significant strides. This state-of-the-art facility, announced in March 2023, promises to create over 4,000 jobs and produce 200,000 vehicles annually. Recent updates highlight the progress made since the first steel beams were erected in May, showcasing advancements across the entire site.
#STRecruiting: At least one major #Gamecocks target set to come off the board Friday
SAF JaDon Blair (6-4 180) of Winston-Salem made his decision from a list consisting of USC, Viginia Tech, Louisville, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Florida State and Penn State. He made official visits to each of the schools. The Gamecocks may not be the choice for Blair, but he certainly felt...
Taw Caw Park in Summerton completes major renovations to boardwalk and piers
Taw Caw Park in Summerton has undergone extensive renovations, addressing much-needed repairs to its aging infrastructure, according to Paul McCulloch, Director of Clarendon County Parks and Recreation. The project, funded by the recreation department’s budget, focused on overhauling the two fishing piers and the extensive boardwalk, originally constructed in the...
The journey of Julian Phillips has taken him from Blythewood to the Windy City
COLUMBIA, S.C. — He developed into a 5-star prospect after many hours in the Blythewood gymnasium. Julian Phillips finished his high school career at Link Prep in Branson, Missouri, before spending one year at Tennessee. After earning SEC All-Freshman honors for the Volunteers, Julian declared for the NBA Draft...
Binding Ties’ 13th Back to School Giveaway kicks off July 28th
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A local non-profit is hosting its annual back to school giveaway to help kids start the school year off right!. Binding Ties’ 13th Back to School Giveaway is from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 at The Masters Hands Salon at 1700 Decker Blvd., Suite C.
Winnsboro secures $2 million for downtown revitalization: Major changes ahead
WINNSBORO, S.C. — Winnsboro is moving closer to implementing significant changes to its downtown area, a project years in the making. On Thursday, town officials shared an update on downtown revitalization plans, which include $1 million in state funds, and the reservation of Thespian Hall, which will get another $1 million from next year's state budget.
South Carolinians celebrate independence during annual Lexington County Peach Festival
GILBERT, S.C. (WIS) - The Gilbert Community Club is hosting its annual Lexington County Peach Festival. Year after year, families, vendors, community groups and more come together for one simple thing -- the peach. The festival is celebrated during the Fourth of July and sees at least 50,000 people throughout...
OL target announces decision date, final four
Four-star offensive tackle Juan Gaston will announce a college commitment on Aug. 2, he posted to Twitter on the Fourth of July. Gaston, a 2025 prospect out of Westlake High School in Atlanta, also has a top four that includes South Carolina. Georgia, Oregon and Tennessee also made the cut...
Beat the heat, plant a tree
Thanks to funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, the City of Columbia and Columbia Green are launching a five-year program to distribute free trees in the City of Columbia. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will kick off the program, known as Beat the Heat – Plant...
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