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Clemson Professor Patents Peach Varieties to Help Save Vital South Carolina Industry
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981. Its offices sit just off campus in a nondescript high-rise that overlooks downtown Clemson’s three-block run of shops and restaurants. It is little known, but its impact is significant. CURF’s mission is to advance the research...
State Police to offer assistance to S.C. in Roanoke teen’s homicide investigation
A state delegate is asking the Virginia State Police to help solve the murder of a Roanoke teen who was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach on Saturday. Jakolbi Taylor, 16, died at the scene of the shooting around 1 a.m., according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. The homicide took place in a beach access area.
Repeated vandalism leaves Sumter church without AC, $80K in repairs needed
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Sumter community church has been vandalized, leaving the church with no working air conditioning. According to the Sumter Police Department, this is the third time in the last month that the church's property has been tampered with. In total, the church estimates there have been...
Orangeburg fire crews extinguish fire at Hardee’s
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Crews with the City of Orangeburg’s Department of Public Safety Fire Department fought a fire at a local restaurant Tuesday afternoon. The fire took place at the Hardee’s located at 1109 John C. Calhoun Drive shortly after noon. When crews arrived, they said they found smoke and visible flames coming from the grease exhaust duct near the roof.
ODPS firefighters control rooftop fire at fast food restaurant
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)– The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety’s Fire Department says firefighters were able to control a Tuesday fire. Firefighters responded to a rooftop fire at Hardee’s on John C Calhoun Drive. Ladder 9 established roof operations and Engine 1 provided suppression support, says ODPS. The...
Orangeburg man sentenced To 7 years in prison for drug, gun charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– An Orangeburg man was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and dipentylone, said the DOJ. According to the Department of Justice, on Feb. 25,...
A Comprehensive Guide to Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases
In South Carolina, the age group most heavily involved in traffic crashes is 20 to 29-year-olds. With such high accident rates, understanding how to calculate damages in personal injury cases is crucial for securing fair compensation, especially in places like Myrtle Beach, which has a high pedestrian influx. Calculating damages...
$40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Upstate set to expire
BLACKSBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Check your tickets! A Mega Millions ticket worth $40,000 sold in January is set to expire Friday. The winning ticket was sold at Hickory Point at 2806 East Cherokee Street in Blacksburg. The winning numbers for January 30 were: 3 – 5 – 16 – 58 – 59 Megaball: 11 The drawing […]
Drought conditions improving across Grand Strand, Pee Dee, state climatologist says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recent rains across much of South Carolina has cut into drought conditions across many counties, including those around the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. The state Drought Response Committee on Wednesday downgraded 13 counties from “severe” on July 9 to “moderate” — among them Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown and Horry. […]
Richmond, surrounding counties under flood watch
ROCKINGHAM — The central Carolinas are under a flood watch for the next several days as more rain is expected. The National Weather Service has issued an areal flood watch until midnight July 26, with a total of up to two inches of rain forecast for Richmond County through Thursday evening. However, meteorologists say higher amounts are expected during thunderstorms.
Bob Marcum, AD at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall’s athletic departments all announced Marcum’s death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on […]
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