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Man who painted Gamecock at midfield at Williams Brice stadium since 1984 dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The man who painted the Gamecock at midfield at Williams Brice Stadium for the past 40 years has died, the university announced Thursday. The university said Eddie Dunning started working for the athletics department in 1983. Every year since 1984, he painted the Gamecock at midfield...
MUSC stops gender-affirming care due to one sentence in South Carolina law
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Patients who go to any affiliate of MUSC Health for gender-affirming care will no longer be able to receive it due to a part of a law passed in May that primarily targets preventing these procedures for minors. MUSC has pointed to one sentence in the...
Authorities respond to ‘possible drowning’ at Wateree River, Kershaw County Fire Service says
LUGOFF, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities from several agencies responded to what Kershaw County Fire Service said is a “possible drowning,” at Wateree River at 1600 Tail Race Road, in Lugoff. The Kershaw County Fire said via a Facebook post on Thursday they were searching for a missing fisherman.
Auditions set for PTP’s ‘The Music Man’
WINNSBORO – Pine Tree Playhouse has announced auditions will be held July 19 at 6 p.m. and July 20 at 3 p.m. for the fall musical “The Music Man!”. The show will be directed by Pine Tree Playhouse President Shane Moody and assisted by Rachel Sellers. The Music...
Scouting video: Five-star IU target Nate Ament at adidas 3SSB Championship
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Amongst a star-studded group of recruits last week at the adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship, five-star forward Nate Ament performed like one of the nation's top players. The versatile 6-foot-9 forward helped lead Team Loaded VA to the semifinal round, where it ultimately fell to adidas 3SSB champions Utah Prospects. Despite the loss, Ament proved all week why he's deserving of his national top-10 ranking.
Exciting News for Tega Cay Sun Readers!
We are thrilled to announce that three of our popular feature columns have been picked up for syndication by the South Carolina Press Association (SCPA). Starting this month, Dr. Tom’s Cyber Bits & Tips, Mr. Penny Pincher, and In Health with Dr. Brian will be available to all SCPA member newspapers across the state. This exciting development allows our columns to reach a wider audience, bringing valuable insights, practical advice, and expert knowledge to readers throughout South Carolina.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport resumes operations after grounding flights due to global IT outage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Metropolitan Airport announced the ground stop put into place early Friday morning has been lifted, according to a Facebook post. The ground stop was put into place following a global IT outage which grounded flights, knocked banks offline and took media outlets off air. DownDetector, a website which tracks user-reported internet outages, said companies with reported effects on from the outage included Visa, ADT Security, Amazon, American Airlines and Delta.
Purple Martins are on Lake Murray
Each summer, the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their annual vacation. It is estimated that more than one million birds venture north for the summer, roosting on the island and providing spectators with a rare glimpse of one of nature’s true phenomena. This sanctuary serves as a layover for the birds on their long journey to their winter home in South America, making it the largest roosting site in North America.
PENN Upgrades the Battle IV Reel & Combos with the NEW Hydro Armor Technology
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 16, 2024) - With an always built-to-perform attitude, PENN is committed to designing reliable and battle-tested reels. The PENN Battle Series, favored by anglers seeking durability and versatility, introduces the PENN Battle IV reel, featuring the new Hydro Armor System. This new technology better protects the reel from saltwater intrusion and corrosion, increasing its durability and performance.
Youth wresting camp starts Monday
In association with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, the Irmo Youth Wrestling Club – KingPins will host a Youth Wrestling Camp at the Seven Oaks Gymnasium Facility from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. The camp will run daily from 1 pm to 5 pm and is open to both boys and girls aged 4-17 of all skill levels, with beginners especially welcomed.
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