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A lottery ticket worth $200,000 was almost thrown away
A man from South Carolina almost threw away his scratch-off lottery ticket, which turned out to be a $200,000 winning ticket. He shared his incredible story of luck and how he almost missed out on his life-changing win. When the South Carolina Education Lottery officials approached him, the Lowcountry man...
Private school advocates speak out against lawsuit looking to take away state funding
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The upcoming school year is about a month away and the South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning whether state funding should help families pay for private educations. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last spring to establish an education scholarship trust fund providing $6,000 to help pay for tuition, supplies […]
Cardboard boat racing one of many events of Family Day at Broadway Lake, see the photos
The 12th annual Family Day at Broadway Lake, one of the last significant free summer events in Anderson County before the first week of school, was held on an overcast Saturday morning, July 20. It featured the Carolina Show Ski Team, locally homemade cardboard boats racing to the finish, food trucks, a children's face painting and craft booth, Broadway Lake Baptist Church offering free water and snacks, and Anderson County PAWS.
Task force seeks to engage the Oconee public
An Oconee task force dedicated to combatting the opioid epidemic locally invites the general public this week for a discussion of how better to do its work. The task force has money to spend and Jon Holland, one of its members, says this week’s public forum is to discuss community needs as part of what’s called a gap analysis. The meeting will be 10 o’clock Friday morning in Oconee County Council chambers in Walhalla.
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Three men to stand trial Monday in death of a 43-year-old Fountain Inn man, what to know
Three men are set to stand trial Mondayfor the attempted robbery that led to the death of a 43-year-old man. On Jun 6, 2019, Bruce Campbell was shot to death in a vehicle outside his Fountain Inn home. Five years later, Tori Staton, 35, Miguel Otero, 22, and Trico Anthony Ladson, 30, will now...
2024 Pigskin Preview: Walhalla Razorbacks
WALHALLA, S.C. — Coming off a 4-6 campaign in 2023, the Walhalla Razorbacks are expecting big improvements in year two of Christopher Stone's tenure as head ball coach. "We got to have a little fight about us, a little grit, because I think we're gonna play in some close games much like we did last year, and we're going to have to fight through and win in the end," Stone said.
Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told North Carolina Democrats on Saturday that elections were “not about rewarding you for what you have done,” but “about what you’re going to do next.” As Pelosi blasted former President Donald Trump — addressing him just as “what’s his name” — and Republicans, she lauded the state’s […] The post Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Woman facing assault charge after hitting another with beer bottle, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said a woman is facing an assault charge after hitting another woman multiple times with a beer bottle. According to police, the incident occurred at around 10:59 p.m. at an apartment complex on Prince Hall Lane. Police said the suspect went...
Deputies searching for missing teen in Laurens Co.
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen last seen Saturday evening. Deputies said 17-year-old Elizabeth Nyland was last seen on North Marion Street in Joanna. She was wearing a white shirt, black jogging pants and white slides. Nyland is...
New 8U baseball travel team hosting interest meeting
L3 Impact, a new 8u baseball travel team, will host a parents interest meeting on Thursday, July 25 at 6pm at The Ridge at Laurens, located at 301 Exchange Drive. According to organizers, this team will be focused on player development and growth. The goal will be to play 9-10 tournaments during the calendar year.
Flowers bloom at Aunt Annie’s Flower Farm in Central Nebraska
PAULINE, Neb. (KSNB) - Back in 2020 the world was in health crisis; in that same year, Andrea Curlo started a flower farm in Pauline called Aunt Annie’s Flower Farm. Curlo has approximately 12 different flowers to choose from and this is the first weekend all her flowers have been blooming.
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