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Melvin Ingram, Pharoh Cooper, Tommy Moody headline loaded South Carolina Gamecocks Hall of Fame class
The University of South Carolina Lettermen's Association Hall of Fame is enshrining a loaded 9-person class this year. South Carolina Gamecocks legends from football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field will be honored as Melvin Ingram, Pharoh Cooper, Tommy Moody, Tiffany Mitchell, Jocelyn Penn, Jason Richardson, Bob Kaczka, Dana Fulmer, and Shalonda Solomon will be inducted officially on November 1, 2024 and recognized the next day at the South Carolina-Texas A&M football game.
$32k worth of cocaine found in box of hair extensions during bust in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WACH) — A man could face up to 25 years in prison after thousands of dollars worth of drugs were found during a sting in Orangeburg. ALSO |'Little princess' dies: Young girl shot accidentally by another child. Sheriff Leroy Ravenellsaid Rocsan Anquillano , 40, is charged with...
South Carolina pillow manufacturer’s licensed line nabs Women’s Choice Award
Lancaster, S.C. – Bed pillow manufacturer JLJ Home Furnishings, the licensee for Restonic top-of-bed products in the United States, announced that its Restonic branded products have been recognized as a winner of the Women’s Choice Award. “Women drive a critical mass of purchasing decisions overall and even more...
Spokesdog Contest Underway: Your Dog Could Be the Face of Columbia Craft’s Bark Brew
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) and Columbia Craft Brewery have teamed up for an exciting Spokesdog Contest to find the perfect canine face for Columbia Craft’s seasonal release, Bark Brew. Dog owners across the Midlands can enter their furry friends into the contest by registering online at gogophotocontest.com/barkbrew from July 18 through August 31. Participants can upload a photo and a short biography of their dog, and the public will vote to choose the winning pup, whose image and story will grace the label of this year’s Bark Brew.
Two Gamecocks change jersey numbers
The departure by Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has resulted in a couple of number changes for the South Carolina football team. Huggins-Bruce, a wide receiver, wore the No. 1 during his brief time with the Gamecocks. Quarterback Robby Ashford claimed the jersey number, a day after Huggins-Bruce left the program. The No. 4, which Ashford vacated, will now be worn by wide receiver Tyshawn Russell, who'd worn the No. 21 jersey since last season.
Simpkins ready to bring his energy, physicality to offensive line
Following the end of last season, South Carolina looked to the NCAA Transfer Portal and added a few offensive linemen to the roster with one being Torricelli Simpkins III. The 6-foot-5, 319-pound Simpkins started his collegiate career at North Carolina Central in 2020 before transferring to South Carolina. In 2023, Simpkins was a first team All-MEAC selection while also being named the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and a third team HBCU All-American selection.
Charleston woman receives money after falsely arrested
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Charleston woman received $47,500 from the state’s Insurance Reserve Fund. Sheri Methvin filed a lawsuit against Orangeburg County because of an invalid warrant. In March of 2022, when Methvin was pulled over on Clements Ferry for a tinted windshield, the City of Charleston police...
Platt Springs Crossing $65 million mixed-use development progresses
The Red Bank area of Lexington County is set to be home to a 57-acre mixed-use development named Platt Springs Crossing. The plans are to include a range of new retail, food service, fitness, banking, medical facilities, and 142 townhouses that will transform the local landscape and add to the community appeal.
Gilbert Town Council Proposes Tax Increase to Fund Infrastructure and Services Amid Inflationary Pressures
Gilbert residents could soon be feeling an uptick in local taxes. According to an announcement from the Town Council, they've unanimously voted to introduce a Notice of Intent to raise taxes across the board - sales, use, and bed. The decision came to light during a Council meeting on August 20, with a formal public hearing slated for October where the final say will be had. Should it pass muster, we're looking at January 1, 2025, for these increases to become a reality.
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