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Local chicken farmer raises over $900 for St. Jude through annual beach barbecue
Russ Harrelson was born and raised locally in Alcolu. He currently works as a chicken farmer, owning four chicken houses. However, he goes down to the beach once a year and barbecues a hog, selling portions and then donating the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When asked...
Countdown to camp: 11 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 11 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
US soldier stationed in South Korea killed in car crash, officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A soldier from South Carolina stationed in South Korea has died, according to officials. A spokesperson for the 8th Army said Staff Sgt. Dorian Baker died after a crash involving a single car in Pyeongtaek on June 29. Baker was a signal support systems specialist...
Cornhole World Championships Coming To Rock Hill Next Week
The nationally-televised event will be held at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center, featuring individual, team, and pro-level players competing for thousands in prize money. The World Championship, the ACL’s largest cornhole event of the year, offers over $700,000 in payouts across more than 40 events. Over 1,100 players...
Lexington deputies: Two dogs survive ill treatment; they're on the mend
LEXINGTON, S.C. — We reported Thursday that Lexington County investigators charged a 40-year-old man, Robert Jachim, with the ill-treatment of five dogs. According to Lexington County investigators, four of the dogs in the home were in wire crates, and the fifth small breed dog was dead in a bathroom.
Global Microsoft system outage disrupts industries from banks to airports
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Much of the world faced trouble Friday after Microsoft computer systems were locked up from a security update by a cybersecurity company. A service outage happened after the company CrowdStrike pushed out an update to its clients using Microsoft systems, impacting many industries, from schools, to banks, to airlines, according to CNN.
Post 43 Juniors drop opener in state tournament
NEWBERRY – Struggles abound for Fort Mill Post 43 Juniors as they fell in the opening round of the American Legion Juniors state tournament. After nearly a two-and half-hour delay to the start of the tournament because nearly 2.5 inches of rain wreaked havoc on field conditions the Newberry College baseball field the night before, Fort Mill, a fifth seed, opened the state tournament against Richland Post 215 Red falling 7-3.
Deputies searching for missing Colleton County man
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man missing for a full week. William Jetter, 41, was last seen around midnight on July 14 at his Walterboro home, investigators say. His family reported him missing on...
Georgia Quarterback Carson Beck Confirms Relationship With D1 Hooper And Social Media Star Hanna Cavinder
Carson Beck is just days away from the start of preseason camp as he looks to get Georgia back to the college football mountaintop after a one-year hiatus last year after an SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama kept them out of the College Football Playoff. And, he’s going to have a new, internet-famous, friend […] The post Georgia Quarterback Carson Beck Confirms Relationship With D1 Hooper And Social Media Star Hanna Cavinder appeared first on BroBible.
One on One with Richard Rogers | Augusta Transit update
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Public transportation is growing and impacting more people day by day. And Augusta is a hub looking to grow in that department. Dr. Oliver Page, the Deputy Director of Augusta Transit joins Richard Rogers in the studio for this week’s One on One.
SC Highway Patrol enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has thrown its hat in the ring for this year’s “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest between all state highway patrols. Featured in this year’s picture is a SCHP-branded 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in...
FIRST ALERT: Pop up storms continue at times this week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - High humidity and an unsettled weather pattern will continue to lead to pop up storms at times this week. The highest chances will arrive by the end of the week. TUESDAY. A steady stream of tropical humidity will continue to funnel into the region on...
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