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Search underway for domestic violence suspect in Chapin; police warn public to avoid area
CHAPIN, S.C. — Chapin Police are searching for a suspect involved in a domestic violence incident earlier in the week. The department said on Friday afternoon that several officers were present, particularly in the area of Harvestview and John Lindler roads. Chapin Police said the suspect was female but didn't release her name. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said the incident happened on Thursday morning and that they know who the suspect is.
Three freshmen who can rise the depth chart in preseason camp
In the 2024 recruiting class, South Carolina added multiple prospects to the roster that have a chance to make a big impact in their first season in the garnet and black. The 2024 recruiting class, which consisted of 15 high school signees, finished ranked No. 18 in the country which was good for No. 11 in the SEC, including both Texas and Oklahoma's signing classes.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Daily storm chances continue this weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – After highs climb into the low-90s, another round of thunderstorms will pass through the Midlands. · One or two strong storms possible this evening. · Another round of storms on Sunday. · Daily storm chances continue next week. First Alert Summary. After...
Column: South Carolina should be better than what the SEC preseason media poll tells us
In fairness, you can probably understand the reasoning. After a down year, it’s not completely unexpected. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be right. Every year, the SEC releases its annual preseason media poll. As you can imagine, it usually sparks plenty of controversy and debate. And that’s the idea behind it. It’s something that will get people talking with another month until college football season begins.
What EA Sports College Football 25 thinks about South Carolina football's 2024 season
Projections and predictions for the 2024 version of the South Carolina football team are all over the place. The Gamecocks have been picked to finish near the bottom of the SEC at 4-8, just outside of College Football Playoff contention at 8-4, and just about everywhere between those marks. There...
Soggy Days Ahead For the South
A stalled out front is going to keep the next several days soggy across the South. A stretch of torrential downpours has lead to areas like Columbia, SC reaching 6 in rainfall totals in just one day. The past few day have varied the intensity of the storms, with some storms carrying flooding rain alongside strong, gusty winds. The stalled boundary responsible for this will continue to sit across the Southeast U.S. this weekend, leading to more strong-to-severe thunderstorms. Saturday, the SPC calls for a marginal risk ( level 1 out of 5) to see severe thunderstorms from Virginia to Northern Florida.
More scattered downpours likely this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — It's a "sweat, rinse, repeat" forecast for the Midlands!. Today will start dry with partly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to the low 90s. Scattered thunderstorms will bubble up starting around 3 pm and should stick around much of the evening. Isolated damaging wind gusts...
2 years, no arrests: Resident recalls deadly shooting of Midlands music promoter outside her door
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Police Department (LPD) continues to investigate the deadly shooting of a Midlands music promoter. Investigators said 29-year-old Tyler Robinson was shot multiple times after making it home on July 9, 2022. Robinson, also known as “T-Rob/T-Rob Smooth” was a music producer in Columbia.
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Private school advocates speak out against lawsuit looking to take away state funding
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The upcoming school year is about a month away and the South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning whether state funding should help families pay for private educations. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last spring to establish an education scholarship trust fund providing $6,000 to help pay for tuition, supplies […]
Midlands coaches enter sophomore seasons in charge
The sounds of high school football are just a month away from their return. For a lot of midlands schools, this Fall brings the season of sophomore coaches. Plenty of programs seeing the names that took over last year now settle in to a second season like Airport and Head Coach Shane Fidler.
Midlands Chevy Dealers City Golf Tournament tees off
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Midlands Chevy Dealers City Golf Tournament teed off Friday at the Fort Jackson Golf Club with Patrick Stephenson looking to win his third consecutive city title. Stephenson fired a 1-under 71 and trails leader Spencer Skiff by two shots. Skiff shot a 3-under 69 in...
Benedict alumni help HBCU break annual fundraising goal
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is celebrating a decade of giving. 42 of the 63 alumni clubs, from the college have surpassed their yearly fundraising goal which goes to support several hardworking Benedict students. School officials say they wanted to reach their goal of $1.5 million dollars, but eclipsed that amount by more than $200 thousand dollars for a total of $1,730,173.45 dollars.
Internet company previously barred from Columbia breaks five water mains, damages neighborhood
The North-Carolina based fiber-optic company Lumos has been working across the Midlands since last fall. New water main breaks are being reported but Columbia Water says the blame is partly theirs.
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