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Fiber optic cable manufacturer in Duncan unveils $50M expansion to help broaden internet access
DUNCAN, S.C. — AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic cables, has unveiled a multimillion-dollar expansion to its facility in Spartanburg County that, it says, could help broaden internet access. Company officials revealed the $50 million investment to representatives from the White House and local leaders Tuesday. "It's up and...
Two earthquakes reported near North Carolina, Virginia border
SPARTA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said two earthquakes hit the North Carolina and Virginia border Wednesday morning. According to the USGS, the first earthquake hit 4.9 miles east southeast of Sparta, North Carolina at 12:34 a.m. It had a magnitude of 2.2 and a depth of 4 kilometers.
Razorbacks prepare for home opener
With Walhalla preparing for their home opener of the 2024 football season this coming Friday, August 30, Athletic Director Allan Seigler reminds fans of several stadium guidelines. 1. All attendees in the 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a responsible adult or parent. Parents or guardians of non-high...
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, […]
Two Lowcountry deaths possibly linked to Listeria Outbreak
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Health is advising residents to avoid recalled Boar’s Head deli meat, due to a national Listeria outbreak that may be linked to the deaths of two Lowcountry residents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been investigating a listeria outbreak that has led to 43 […]
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...
SC death row inmate wants his attorney to decide how he will die
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina inmate scheduled for execution next month gave his attorney the power to decide how he will die, according to court filings. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court said it will not schedule any more executions until justices decide how much time should pass between them, according to a Friday order. Freddie […]
Alliance Party removes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from SC’s ballot
COLUMBIA — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will no longer appear on the South Carolina ballot as the Alliance Party’s presidential candidate. Kennedy suspended his long-shot bid for the presidency Friday and endorsed former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. In his announcement, Kennedy said his name would remain on the ballot in most states. However, […]
New wall at Liberty Square would honor Revolutionary War patriots
Daniel Island resident Kenneth Scarlett will lead a new task force to erect a Patriots Memorial Wall at Liberty Square in Charleston to honor the estimated 7,500 men and women in South Carolina who died during the Revolutionary War. Scarlett said he wants the wall to be a national wall...
South Carolina baby dies after 'using fentanyl-coated pacifier' while parents 'ran dogfighting ring'
A South Carolina baby is dead after her mother allegedly gave her a pacifier coated in fentanyl, resulting in a fatal overdose as both parents are also charged with running a dogfighting ring. In a shocking case out of the Palmetto State, Sara Constance Shakeri-Taylor, 39, faces a count of...
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