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Columbia shops see unexpected summer success, now brace for football season rush
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Some local businesses say they are booming in Richland County as the University of South Carolina welcomes students back to campus. The Vista, downtown Columbia and Five Points are among the most popular places for people to hang out and shop. Store employees there said they've seen a significant sales increase since students returned.
SC Democrats are returning from the DNC ready to knock on doors
Mattie Thomas could not help crying during the roll call to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee on Tuesday. “Tears were just rolling down my face,” she said, as each state ceremonially cast their votes on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Thomas, 74, has been involved in Democratic […]
Alex Murdaugh crime books to be released, including two by murder trial jury members
Even as the post-conviction case of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is set to go before the South Carolina Supreme Court in hopes of a retrial, a second wave of books on the internationally known Murdaugh murder saga hits bookshelves, including chronicles from a Wall Street Journal reporter and two members of Murdaugh's jury. ...
Limitless Library Project serves campers at Camp Cole
Local nonprofit Limitless Purpose has established a Limitless Library at Camp Cole, which serves people with illnesses, disabilities and life challenges. This summer, each of the 700 campers was able to select at least one book as they were leaving camp. The Limitless Library features a wide range of books on a variety of topics, providing something appealing regardless of reading level or interests.
Motel employee helps save woman being strangled in front of kids
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Rembert man allegedly forced himself into a woman's motel room and tried to strangle her in front of their children. Deputies say they arrested Thomer Robinson, 23, of Sumter after they responded to the motel near North Main Street just before 1:30 a.m. on August 23 for a report of domestic violence.
Crews to spray for mosquitoes after West Nile case confirmed in Rock Hill
The South Carolina Department of Public Health contacted York County Office of Emergency Management after a report of a human case of West Nile virus was confirmed in a Rock Hill resident.
North Augusta wins season opener over Thomson
THOMSON, Ga. — North Augusta High School opened its season with a 25-18 win over Thomson at the Brickyard on Friday, Aug. 23, handing the Bulldogs their second straight loss. Thomson fell to Evans in its Aug. 16 season opener, giving Thomson its first 0-2 record since 2013. The...
Former football players turn into coaches at South Aiken High
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - You play high school football, and then you graduate. You may come back to a game a time or two, but what if you come back to coach?. The South Aiken football sideline is made by and built by Thoroughbred. Some even played under Head Coach...
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