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A new program actively supports at-risk students across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Carolus Online Academy hosted its back-to-school event in Columbia on Friday at the South Carolina Public Charter School District office. The academy started its new program, "Carolus Cares: Project Give Back," which supports at-risk students at school and throughout South Carolina. “We came out to...
South Carolina's Dawn Staley poses with Tim Walz, watches Kamala Harris speech at 2024 DNC
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley revealed Thursday she was in Chicago for the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Throughout the evening, Staley shared pictures on social media of her and various attendees, including Tim Walz, who is running with current Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race.
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. ...
Ballantyne Ridge falls to Fort Mill 56-0 in program’s first-ever game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The start of a new era in Charlotte-area football got off to a less than stellar start in week one. Ballantyne Ridge took to the field for the first time as a program boasting one of the youngest and smallest rosters in the state, and possibly the nation.
Shelby tops Kings Mountain 32-16 in Football Friday Night Universal Windows Direct Game of the Week
SHELBY, N.C. (WBTV) - In a heavyweight showdown of Cleveland County powerhouses, the Shelby Golden Lions came out on top over the Kings Mountain Mountaineers with a 32-16 win at George Blanton Memorial Stadium. Entering tonight’s game, Kings Mountain had won four of the last five meetings between the two...
Trial continues for Charlotte man accused of raping, killing cousin in 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor's note: This story discusses sexual assault and domestic violence, which may include descriptions of violent acts. Reader discretion is advised. The trial of Derek Ward continued in a Mecklenburg County courtroom Thursday and Friday with more emotional moments from the family of Brittini Ward, the cousin he is accused of raping and killing in 2010.
ACC Football: Predicting the 2024 ACC standings
The 2024 college football season is here with Week 0 kicking things off with three ACC teams playing. Florida State and Georgia Tech get things started in Ireland and later at night, SMU plays at Nevada. This season, California and Stanford join SMU in the new-look ACC. There are a...
Charlotte Catholic opens up season with 26-10 win over South Meck
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Keith Emery era at Charlotte Catholic got off to a roaring start in week one of the 2024 season. The Cougars cruised to a 26-10 win over neighboring South Mecklenburg to win their first game under the new head coach of the program. Next up,...
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