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Trees to the rescue: The Midlands' natural solution to flooding woes
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Trees have far more power than just keeping us cool. They reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance air quality. They also lessen the risk of flooding by absorbing water runoff, a frequent problem for the Midlands. Many still...
Ceremony in Moncks Corner To Remember Pets That ‘Crossed The Rainbow Bridge’
The Berkeley County Animal Center will soon host a unique ceremony that honors the memory of beloved Lowcountry pets that have "crossed over the rainbow bridge." The post Ceremony in Moncks Corner To Remember Pets That ‘Crossed The Rainbow Bridge’ first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Feeling itchy? Rising greenhouse gases could be to blame
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- With every step in the woods, a poison ivy plant may be nearby. It is a natural part of our habitat in South Carolina, and experts told WACH FOX’s Clara Faith it’s becoming more and more visible as greenhouse gases continue to rise. Herrick...
Men's Soccer drops match to College of Charleston
Spartanburg, S.C. – Upstate men's soccer played the second home match of the season, facing the College of Charleston. This match went in favor of the Cougars with a final score of 5-1. The first shot for the Spartans came from Adrian Paniate with just one minute left of...
Crooked Number in Eighth Lifts RiverDogs to Third Straight Victory
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Tied entering the bottom of the eighth inning, the Charleston RiverDogs scored three runs in the bottom of that frame to pull away from the Fayetteville Woodpeckers for a 6-3 win on Thursday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The victory was the team’s third straight in the series and allowed them to take a 4.5 game lead over the Columbia Fireflies in the second half south division standings. The RiverDogs earned the victory in front of 3,915 fans.
Mount Pleasant to replace dilapidated Queens Court property with new duplexes
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — New housing units are coming to Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. Town leaders said the previous Queens Court property was built in the 1980s and upgrades were long overdue. Mayor Will Haynie said the impact on residents is his top priority regarding redevelopment. He...
2 Your Health: Dealing with stress from the election
With political ads ramping up and non-stop news coverage of the presidential race, some people may feel stressed or overwhelmed. So, what can you do to help cope? As humans, we naturally want to feel in control, and the elections can undermine that feeling, said Susan Albers, a psychologist with a Ph.D. As a result, […]
Woman looking to buy a home in Orangeburg gets shot at
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — On Saturday, deputies say a woman was shot in her car. The victim was looking to buy a home in the Brookdale neighborhood near Orangeburg. At the time she was with a male victim who was driving the car. As they were making a second pass...
Elite national prospect to visit South Carolina basketball program this weekend
South Carolina basketball will be getting a visit from one of the top young recruits in the nation this weekend as elite national prospect Martay Barnes will be on campus on Saturday, according to a report from Recruits Zone. He will be joined on his visit by several prospects including class of 2025 Gamecock commitment Eli Ellis, a 4-star guard and his younger brother, Isaac Ellis, a guard who currently is unranked in the class of 2026.
Friday & Labor Day Weekend: Seasonably warm, mostly sunny before a front on Monday
The good news is that much of the upcoming Labor Day weekend is looking pretty good: expect highs generally to run in the low 90s each afternoon, with heat indices in the upper 90s expected after taking into account dewpoints in the low to mid-70s. A stray shower or storm can’t be completely ruled out, especially as you head inland, but otherwise we should stay mostly quiet across the area.
Historic Lowcountry church secures funding for crucial repairs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One of the Lowcountry's oldest churches is getting a much overdue repair job. Some of the needed repairs date back centuries. "It was founded in 1809 as a congregation and the building was begun in 1811 and finished in 1816," said Peet Dickinson, the dean and rector of Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Dorchester Road Wednesday: Police
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A man is dead after a hit-and-run in Summerville Wednesday morning. The decedent was a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in the area of 9920 Dorchester Road at approximately 1:18 a.m., according to the Summerville Police Department. An unknown vehicle fled the scene...
Berkeley County Coroner Seeks Help ID’ing Hit-And-Run Victim
The Berkeley County Coroner's Office requests help identifying a recent hit-and-run victim on College Park Road. The post Berkeley County Coroner Seeks Help ID’ing Hit-And-Run Victim first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Summerville PD to step up impaired driving enforcement over Labor Day weekend
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – People traveling in the Summerville area will see a heavier law enforcement presence over the Labor Day holiday weekend as officers increase efforts to curb impaired driving. Aggressive DUI patrols and traffic safety checkpoints will take place on Monday, September 2 beginning at 4 p.m. Summerville officers will be stationed on […]
Investigation into Dorchester County K-9’s death is ‘active’ and findings sent to ‘external agency,’ sheriff’s office says
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office said it is actively investigating the recent death of a K-9 officer. The agency said in a Facebook post it forwarded findings to an “external agency” for an investigative review. DCSO reported in late July that one of its K-9s was found in their handler’s […]
Leaders grapple with future flooding as Debby harkens back to 2015 disaster
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As Tropical Storm Debby approached South Carolina with the promise of dropping one to two feet of rain across the state, the Lowcountry braced for the flooding its residents have become all too accustomed to. Janet Bedsaul lives in the Eagle Creek area off Ladson Road...
Animal welfare group uses infant's tragic death to advocate for FIGHT Act
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Center for a Humane Economy, an animal welfare group, has used the recent death of a Ladson infant to promote their message of curbing animal fighting. In their renewed argument for congress to pass the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking or FIGHT Act,...
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