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Columbia Offering Free Pet Adoptions
Columbia, SC – Columbia Animal Services is delighted to announce a special offer of free pet adoptions from July 20 to July 28. This initiative aims to find loving homes for the many animals in need of adoption and to reduce the number of pets in the shelter. Located...
Girl, 13, missing after leaving home without permission: Police
SUMTER, S.C. (WACH) — A 13-year-old girl left home early Wednesday morning without permission and hasn't returned, according to the Sumter Police Department (SPD). Ka'Niyah Baker was reported missing by family when she left her home at Carolina Crossing after 2 a.m., officials say. SPD investigators say Baker is...
Georgetown County prepares for several eventful Fourth of July celebrations
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– Thousands of people will fill the streets of Georgetown County on Thursday wearing their best red, white, and blue, but before July 4 celebrations kick off, officials are reminding people of a few safety tips. Celebrations are underway in Georgetown from Pawleys Island to downtown Georgetown at the Kaminski house. “So […]
Battle of Red, White and Blue: Amateur LPGA hosts Myrtle Beach tournament in effort to expand game for women
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Ladies Professional Golf Association amateur division came together on Wednesday to celebrate the Fourth of July, albeit a day early. At Myrtle Beach’s World Tour Golf Links, the LPGA had their “Battle of Red, White and Blue” golf outing to help promote the game among women. Women of all […]
Transfer portal claims talented South Carolina baseball pitcher
The transfer portal opened about a month ago for college baseball players (though some players started announcing their transfer intentions even earlier than that), and the South Carolina baseball program has had some players enter the portal in search of new opportunities. Most of those players were not major contributors...
Prisma patient celebrates 100th birthday after surviving stroke
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Time is critical when it comes to a stroke. In June, when seconds counted, the Prisma Health Richland Stroke team was there for their 99-year-old patient, Hazel Presnell, who suffered a stroke. The team administered fast treatment and a clot-busting drug, putting her on the road to recovery.
Georgetown County faces lawsuit over controversial rezoning near Pawleys Island
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County is facing another lawsuit after residents claim the county council violated state law when it rezoned roughly eight acres for new residential development near Pawleys Island. In April, the county council approved David Tanner’s request to rezone his inherited property to build...
Dawn Staley sat courtside to watch three former Gamecocks play in WNBA on Tuesday night
South Carolina women's basketball coaches Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer took advantage of the short drive to Georgia and watched former players Kamilla Cardoso, Allisha Gray, and Laeticia Amihere on Tuesday night, as the Chicago Sky defeated the Atlanta Dream 85-77 in the WNBA game. Staley and Boyer sat courtside,...
Sumter police search for man wanted in connection with reports of stalking, making threats to person
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - The Sumter Police Department (SPD) announced they are looking for a man wanted in connection with reports of stalking and making threats to a person and their family. Anyone who sees Rodger Marion Davis, 32, and/or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call SPD at...
Golf cart rental business says temporary suspension of license by Myrtle Beach will lead to financial ruin
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A golf cart rental business facing a 45-day ban in Myrtle Beach wants a judge to step in, saying the city’s decision to suspend its franchise license could cost it nearly $500,000. Rent Me Superstore is barred from doing business through July 26. The company, which has three stores in […]
Award-winning Columbia comedian talks about new show location & projects ahead
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- It’s summertime and many of you might be looking for some fun events with the family. What about a comedy show that even the kids can enjoy?. Well, look no further, Dove award-winning comedian Akintunde is back with First Sundays but now at a new location.
Joyce Edwards makes South Carolina women's basketball history before stepping foot on court
South Carolina's top women's basketball recruit, Joyce Edwards, will have the honor of wearing No. 8 for the first time in program history as she looks to make her imprint on the school
Myrtle Beach restaurant hosts fiery fundraiser with world-renowned eater
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A local Myrtle Beach restaurant hosted a hot wings competition to benefit veterans with PTSD and mental health awareness on Monday. Dirty Myrtle Wing Company hosted the competition with professional eater and bodybuilder Bartley Weaver IV in attendance. Weaver is ranked seventh in the...
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