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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...
Tragic Video Shows South Carolina Dad Dancing in Uncle Sam Suit Before Firework Kills Him
Allen Ray McGrew was a 41-year-old South Carolina dad who died after he placed a firework on his head while dancing in an Uncle Sam suit for the 4th of July, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. A tragic video showing McGrew dancing in the Uncle Sam suit has gone viral on social media.
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.
Former Fireflies pitcher makes MLB debut
The man who closed out the first Columbia Fireflies game at Segra Park is now pitching in the big leagues. Walter Pennington’s made his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals Friday night against the Colorado Rockies. Pennington entered the game in a jam and stranded two inherited runners while recording a pair of outs, including his first strikeout.
Undercover operation busts shoplifting ring at Northwoods Mall
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An undercover operation by the North Charleston Police Department has busted a shoplifting ring at Northwoods Mall, resulting in four arrests. During a two-day operation, officers say detectives proved 27 different thefts with $17,989 in stolen items. Officials say the operation was put into action on July 2 and 3. […]
South Carolina women's basketball: Gamecocks in the WNBA - Week 9
South Carolina WBB: News • Schedule • Roster • Stats • SEC • Polls • WNBA • Scholarship Chart. A’ja Wilson continues to set records, but it was the non-record-setting Gamecocks who made waves last week in the WNBA. Atlanta Dream (7-13)...
Boeing agrees to plead guilty to felony in Justice Department deal
MORNING NEWSBREAK | The airline giant reportedly has agreed to pay an updated total fine of $487.2 million and invest a similar amount over three years for more compliance and safety programs in a plea deal related to crashes of two 737 Max jets in which 346 people died. The...
Midlands cat on the road to recovery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A cat in the Midlands is starting to feel better Sunday, after it was found with its eyes sealed shut Thursday. Columbia’s Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty Center (CVETS) has been nursing the cat, whom they named Ernie, back to health, after they received her with a glue-like substance on her face and body.
South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, including updates from football, baseball, basketball, and more
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with updates from the world of South Carolina football recruiting:. The Gamecocks landed a commitment from 3-star linebacker/EDGE prospect Jaiden Braker. South Carolina was included on top school lists for Winston Watkins (5-star wide receiver), Juan Gaston (4-star offensive...
Hot & Muggy With Better Storm Chances!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The chance of rain will increase this week as we settle into a typical summertime pattern with hot and humid temperatures and daily chances for storms. Downpours will begin to develop this morning as temperatures begin to climb and the heat index begins to exceed 100°. Scattered showers and storms should peak in coverage late this morning and into the afternoon. Highs will top out in the low 90s this afternoon.
The week ahead: Hot, steamy, but better storm chances
A surface trough and the seabreeze keeps shower and thunderstorm chances in the forecast each afternoon for much of the upcoming week. We’ll stay on the steamy side, though, with temperatures generally in the low to mid-90s each afternoon and lows in the upper 70s inland to low 80s near the coast, where additional record high minimum temperature records could be broken this week.
Daniel Island goes back-to-back, wins 2024 City Swim Meet
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Daniel Island Flying Fish swim team won the 2024 City Swim Meet on Sunday. The Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association (CCAA) annual swim meet saw over 800 swimmers from 17 different Lowcountry teams face-off at the North Charleston Aquatic Center on Sunday. Last year, Daniel Island...
South Carolina basketball commitment continues to shine despite ESPN rankings snub
Last week, ESPN and analyst Paul Biancardi updated their top-100 rankings for the high school basketball class of 2025. There was some movement in the class, but there was no major shake-up. The lack of change was part of the problem, however, as South Carolina basketball commitment Eli Ellis is still nowhere to be found in the top-100 from the "worldwide leader."
A’ja Wilson breaks Aces' franchise scoring record
Sunday came with yet another historic accomplishment South Carolina Women's Basketball product turned WNBA star A'ja Wilson. The Gamecock product scored 28 points for Las Vegas along with 10 rebounds as the Aces topped Dallas 104-85. Those 28 points good enough for Wilson to break the franchise scoring record. She...
From High School to Pharmacy: PTC student gets head-start through dual enrollment
In describing his future, Fernando Reyes talks a lot about passion and drive. It’s one of the reasons he chose Dual Enrollment at Piedmont Technical College. “I wanted to get ahead of my peers,” he said. “This summer, I will be certified to be a pharmacy technician. Becoming a pharmacist is a personal drive.”
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