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Ridge View student represents S.C. at ALA Girls Nation
Jada-Love Roper, a student at Ridge View High School, is one of 100 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them how the federal government works.
Woman threw away SC lottery ticket — but it was worth $200,000. Husband saved the day
A woman threw away a $5 lottery ticket, not realizing it was worth six figures, according to South Carolina lottery officials. If that sounds like the start of a heartbreaking lottery fail, here’s where things took another surprising turn. The Spartanburg woman’s husband “spotted the ticket in the trash,...
Aiken County investigators seeking person of interest in Edgefield Road shooting
It's been over a week since the deadly July 17 shooting death of James Wright Jr. on Edgefield Road, and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest who might have been a witness.
Officials share safety plans after shooting near Aiken school
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re learning more about safety precautions taken by school officials after a shooting near an Aiken County elementary school on Thursday. Police say a male suspect was stripping his clothes went they found him on the highway near J.D. Lever Elementary School. That male suspect...
Long Island Medium coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Have you ever wanted to talk to someone who isn't here anymore? Not just someone who has moved away but someone dead. Theresa Caputo, also known as the Long Island Medium, is coming to the Koger Center for a night called “Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience” on Oct. 22.
LIST: Back-to-school events happening around the Midlands
Believe it or not, summer vacation is coming to a close, and Midlands students will be heading back to school over the next few weeks. Multiple businesses and organizations in the area are doing what they can to make sure students are prepared as they head back to the classroom. We've compiled a list of many of these events:
HHI’s Side Hustle Brewing Expanding to Bluffton
Moon King Entertainment Group is pleased to announce the expansion of Side Hustle Brewing Co’s footprint to include a new Taproom in Bluffton, located at 10 Buck Island Road. The bar will be open Tuesday – Friday, 3 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays 12 – 9 p.m.; Sundays 12 – 6 p.m. and will offer 10 of their award-winning craft beers on tap. The Taproom will also feature 4-packs of their core Fixed Assets, and seasonal Variable Assets to-go.
Paula Abdul not performing in Charleston show due to sickness
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Paula Abdul fans hoping to see her in Charleston on Thursday have some bad news. Abdul, who was set to perform with New Kids On The Block on Daniel Island at 7 p.m., announced she will not take the stage due to having the flu and body aches. The ‘Straight Up’ […]
Moncks Corner grocery store to close at the end of August
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – KJ’s Market announced this week plans to close their Moncks Corner location next month. “What you hate about it is a lot of the employees that worked at BI-LO also work at KJ’s. They’ve been a part of the community,” said Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton. “The people that shopped […]
Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier has controversial thoughts on SEC expansion
Steve Spurrier is the greatest coach in the history of the South Carolina football program. He also is one of the top headmen in the history of the Duke Blue Devils (despite spending just three years in Durham) and is the best coach ever to lead his alma mater at the University of Florida.
'Culture of laxness' in Beaufort County results in several failures, auditors say
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Beaufort County officials releasing a new report that uncovers "improprieties" in some of the $104 million spent last fiscal year. This six-page report, produced by a third party, took more than a year to compile. It found that some Beaufort County staffers failed to follow purchasing policies.
Former TBS player makes basketball moves; latest: he’s heading to S. Carolina
Former Burlington School basketball player Jamarii Thomas is making the rounds in the Southeast. He has landed on South Carolina’s roster for a senior season after several other stops. Thomas played two seasons for UNC Wilmington before a strong 2023-24 season for Norfolk State. He averaged 16.9 points per...
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