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7 Key Civil Rights Events that Helped Shape South Carolina’s Rich History of Progress
Several key civil rights events during the 20th century have helped shaped the course of South Carolina’s history. Here are 7 important events that had a tremendous impact on our ability to drive progress. 1. The Briggs v. Elliott case in 1952 challenged school segregation in Clarendon County, becoming...
How Democratic kingmaker Clyburn has selected his messages of support for Biden
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) was President Joe Biden‘s key to winning the Democratic nomination in 2020, but as the president has faced mounting calls to step aside from the 2024 campaign, the influential South Carolina Democrat has offered a variety of statements. Clyburn was scheduled to appear on CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday, […]
Grand Strand, Pee Dee to see nearly $90M in state aid with start of new fiscal year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Millions of dollars in state aid is headed to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee that will help pay for new police gear, improve college campuses and upgrade aging infrastructure systems. The state’s $40 billion budget, which went into affect on July 1, directs...
Man dies in Aiken County house fire, says coroner
The Aiken County sheriff's and coroner's offices are investigating a fatal home fire. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables said via news release that the fire was reported at about 7:13 p.m. Friday at a residence on the 500 block of John Nunn Highway in Salley, about 30 miles east of Aiken.
South Carolina Father Dies After Firework Explodes On His Head While Showing Off
For many families, the 4th of July is a chance to be patriotic and spend time with family. However, tragedies do occur on the holiday, especially when fireworks are concerned. One South Carolina father sadly passed away after placing a firework on top of his head. The firework exploded, as you would guest, and he died from the resulting injuries.
Richland County shooting leaves two men wounded; victims say they were leaving a party
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say two men were wounded in an overnight shooting in Richland County. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, the victims arrived by private vehicle at an area hospital just before midnight. They told investigators they were shot while leaving a party in the area of S.C. 277 and Fontaine Road and that they were already on the highway at the time.
Chapin's water deemed safe after July 4th main break prompts boil advisory
CHAPIN, S.C. — Authorities have deemed water in the Chapin area safe to drink once more after a July 4 water main break prompted a boil advisory. A spokesperson for Chapin said water customers on the Amicks Ferry Water System in Lexington County no longer need to boil their water after bacteria testing found it was clean.
Sandy Run firefighters successfully contain house fire
Sandy Run Fire Department firefighters stopped a blaze from spreading with a fast response Saturday. Units taking called to a home off Old Swamp Road arrived on scene to find the structure already 50% involved. They made an aggressive push to stop the fire from spreading to the rest of...
Top-10 national prospect puts South Carolina basketball on list of favorites
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has her fingerprints all over the top-ranked prospects in the class of 2025. In fact, six of the top-10 in both the ESPN HoopGurlz and On3 Her rankings have been long-time Gamecock targets, and recently, a seventh has been hearing from USC, as well.
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