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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...
Hannibal’s Kitchen receives grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation
Last month Hannibal’s Kitchen was the only South Carolina restaurant awarded a grant for historic, small restaurants by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Now in its fourth year, Backing Historic Small Restaurants has awarded grants in all 50 states. The number of grants doubled this year, with 50 small restaurants awarded $50,000 each, totaling $2.5 million, up from 25 restaurants awarded $1 million in 2023.
New leadership at Midlands Tech
Our state’s technical college system plays an important role in workforce training and part of that formula is leadership. Speaking of which, our state’s 2nd largest technical school now has a new leader and we have him on the phone. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Greg Little, the new president of Midlands Technical College in Columbia, S.C.
Port Royal seeks task force for Sands Beach Road park
The Town of Port Royal is looking to put in a park near Sands Beach and they are currently accepting applications from interested citizens to participate in a task force to help design it. The task force will work with staff and a contracted architect to come up with a...
Skip the game, make a point? Rep. Howard challenges, but tickets already sold out
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — Longtime state Representative Leon Howard says people should boycott the upcoming home opener for the Gamecocks to send a message to the University due to the controversial event that might be hosted on campus next month. It’s worth noting that just yesterday, athletics officials announced...
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Hootie & the Blowfish, Gamecock football, NASCAR and local festivals
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Well, football fans, this is your weekend. Both the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers take the field in their respective season openers -- USC here at home in Columbia at Williams-Brice against Old Dominion, Clemson taking on Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (neutral ground) in Atlanta.
Utility company suspends deliveries to recycling plant after odor complaints
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston Water System has suspended its deliveries of human waste byproducts to a plant in Williamsburg County after years of odor complaints by neighbors. This comes after the utility company issued a warning letter to Williamsburg Recycling in late May after it became aware of...
South Carolina Committee on Children to hold first fall hearing in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children will hold its first fall public hearing of 2024 on September 10. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Burroughs & Chapin Auditorium at the Conway campus of Horry Georgetown Technical College.
Lawsuit seeks to block South Carolina law limiting transgender medical care options
A group of South Carolina transgender adults, children, and their parents are suing to block a state law meant to restrict transgender medical care for youth. The lawsuit was filed in federal court Thursday afternoon, according to the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. The lead plaintiff, Sterling Misanin, a 32 year old […]
2 winning Mega Millions tickets sold in South Carolina… but no jackpot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – No one won Tuesday night’s Mega Millions jackpot, which means the drawing for Friday night rolls to an estimated $627 million. But two lucky lottery players in South Carolina did wake up millionaires. State lottery officials say a $2 million winning ticket was sold at a Quick Trip in Fort Mill, […]
Rep. Thigpen urges University of South Carolina to cancel controversial event
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Representative Ivory T. Thigpen, Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus has released a statement on the upcoming controversial event "Uncensored America" at the University of South Carolina. Rep. Thigpen's statement reads:. As Chairman of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus (SCLBC), I...
Tickets on sale for HBF’s Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens
Tickets are on sale for Historic Beaufort Foundation’s 50th Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens tour, October 19 and 20, featuring homes of the National Historic Landmark District and a classic Lowcountry property, Tombee on St. Helena Island. One of the Lowcountry’s most-anticipated annual events, this year’s Saturday tour,...
Wife of Missing Man Found Dead Under Neighbor's Hilton Head Rental Home Releases Statement
The family of Stanley Kotowski, the man who was found dead under a neighbor's home days after he went missing in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is thanking the community for its support during this traumatic ordeal.
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