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Gamecock sports week in review
Gamecock football coach Shane Beamer said at his SEC Media Days appearance in Dallas last Monday that he did not expect the media to show the Gamecocks much respect in the annual pre-season poll published at the end of the week. He was dead on. The media members who voted...
Sumter Mall hosts free Back-to-School event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Sumter Mall is thrilled to announce the Movin’ & Groovin’ Back-to-School Event on July 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. Admission is free, and attendees can register to win a gift basket filled with school essentials. “We are delighted to introduce Movin’ & Groovin’ to the Sumter community and are eager to see local organizations come together to inspire excitement and readiness for the new school year,” said Rosanna Frisch, Senior Marketing Manager.
Two 4-star South Carolina football targets announce commitments to rival programs
South Carolina football is starting the most crucial stretch of days on the 2024 recruiting calendar. The Gamecocks have at least 9 recruiting targets making their college decisions public between July 20th and August 3rd, and Shane Beamer and his coaching staff are in a good position to land a few of them.
Locals compete in American Pickleball Tour's Columbia stop
Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in the United States in each of the last three years, and this weekend it has taken over the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The American Pickleball Tour is back in town after a successful first visit in 2023, putting on a three-day indoor tournament...
Former South Carolina baseball star sets an all-time team record
Rumors swirled this winter that South Carolina baseball legend Jackie Bradley, Jr. was retiring from professional baseball. The rumors were strong enough that national writer John Heyman even reported that the outfielder was "expected to retire." The 2010 and 2011 College World Series champion denied the rumors and has been working to get back into Major League Baseball since then.
Christmas in July fundraiser hopes to wheel in holiday cheer
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Christmas is coming early this year. A charity event for Santa’s Village Bike in a Box Program will be held at the Grand Dunes on Wednesday, July 24th. Santa himself plans to pay a visit to the fundraiser. There will be raffle prizes,...
Will Bailey coaching history and successful return to Columbia revealed
Will Bailey, returning to Columbia after coaching at Loyola University Chicago, brings a strong work ethic and recruiting skills, emphasizing meaningful relationships with players and coaches, as praised by Head Coach Lamont Paris. Bailey's coaching history includes successful stints at St. Louis and La Salle, contributing to notable improvements in each program.
Even during the All-Star break, South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson can't stop winning awards
A'ja Wilson has won just about every accolade possible during her basketball career. While playing for Dawn Staley's South Carolina basketball team, Wilson was the National Player of the Year and a National Champion, and she has won two MVPS and two WNBA Finals titles since becoming a professional. While...
Federal judge set to rule on yearslong case between North Myrtle Beach, rental company
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A federal judge in Florence is set to resolve the yearslong legal dispute between a North Myrtle Beach rental business and the city — a decision that could reshape the city’s economy. U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Dawson III is expected to rule soon in the legal battle between […]
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
Joe B Miller Wins Maverick Feature at Red Hill
SUMNER, ILL (July 20, 2024) – Joe B Miller won the Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series feature Saturday night at Red Hill Raceway. Ayrton Gennetten, Cole Duncan, Sterling Cling, and Bryce Norris rounded out the top five. Maverick Winged Sprint Car Series. Red Hill Raceway. Sumner, Illinois. Qualifying. 1....
Three arrested, charged with murder of North Carolina man missing since 2021, Scotland County deputies say
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Three people are facing murder charges connected to the 2021 disappearance of Brandon Carl Wayne McDonald, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. Michael Anthony “Blue” Bethea Jr., 32, Shelena Lynn Clark, 37, and LaKeithan “Joe” JuJuan Tyson, 25, have all been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit […]
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
South Carolina’s DNC delegation endorses Kamala Harris
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina’s Democratic National Convention delegation has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination. The delegation voted to endorse Harris on Sunday night just hours after President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy in the race for the White House. He then endorsed his VP to carry on. […]
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