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Soldier from Columbia dies while stationed in South Korea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A soldier from Columbia died while stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea, according to a spokesperson for the 8th Army. Staff Sgt. Dorian Baker, 27, died following a single car crash in Pyeongtaek on June 29, officials said. A signal support systems specialist, Baker was...
The Rains Helped Where They Fell; More on the Way
The rains last weekend did bring some improvements to parts of North and South Carolina. For details, we now turn to assistant state climatologist Corey Davis from the state climate office of North Carolina, and some areas like my Franklin County in North Carolina saw some pretty heavy rains, and some other areas got even more. What’s the result of that that you’re seeing, Corey?
Parties react to Nikki Haley’s RNC speech, endorsement
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Local Republicans and Democrats are reacting to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s speech at the Republican National Convention. “Not only is the people of the convention ready to move forward, but I think this country’s ready to move forward,” Aiken Republican Club President KT Ruthven said. Nikki Haley endorsed former […]
Custom jewelry could hold key in unsolved Lexington homicide
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Lexington Police Department is renewing its call for public assistance in solving the homicide of a Lexington man, Tyler Robinson, known as "T-Rob," who was shot and killed two years ago. On July 9, 2022, officers responded to reports of a shooting at Lauren Ridge...
USC picked 13th in SEC
DALLAS, Texas (July 19, 2024) – Five members of the Gamecocks’ football team were selected to the trio of preseason All-SEC squads, as announced by the league office at the annual SEC Football Media Days this week in Dallas. Veteran linebacker, Debo Williams, was honored with an appearance on the second team as he was joined […]
Back-to-school event to benefit South Carolina students in need
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Local organizations are preparing for their first back-to-school event of the year. First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, along with other organizations like the Latino Community Development, will give away backpacks filled with school supplies free of cost. “This is a community that needs...
Update: Rain postpones start of Dino Weekend at Segra Park, Saturday doubleheader set
This weekend the Columbia Fireflies will take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in a three-game series, but it isn't just any weekend at Segra Park. Fans will take a trip back to the Jurassic Period as the Fireflies celebrate Dino Weekend. The series opener Friday night was postponed due to...
School is almost here, districts who raised pay still search for teachers
WACH — It might be hard to believe but we're already just a few weeks out from the next school year. As students fill the classrooms, many districts are still looking for teachers to head them, but some districts might be having an easier time than filling roles than in previous years.
FBI warning upstate parents of rise in Sextortion cases involving teens
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The FBI in Columbia has a warning to upstate parents about a crime they call Sextortion. It’s when someone threatens to release your private information or content if you do not provide sexual images or money. The FBI held a presentation at Furman University Thursday hoping to bring awareness.
Construction begins on Mays Park Revitalization Project
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia now has the green light to move forward with revitalizing Mays Park. Columbia City Council approved $850,000 for the upgrades on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. The City of Columbia has already gotten to work, ripping out some of the old amenities in...
R2 Board pay increases with more meetings
COLUMBIA – Richland Two school board members say they aren’t enriching themselves at taxapayer expense by meeting more often. Until recently, district policy set trustee pay at $395 per person, per meeting, according to Chair Joe Trapp. The policy also caps the total number of meetings at 30, which is also a requirement of state law.
Former South Carolina basketball star is a Summer League cheat code
South Carolina basketball alum GG Jackson had a really nice rookie season in the NBA during the 2023-2024 campaign. After starting the year on a two-way contract following a 2nd-round NBA Draft selection, Jackson worked his way up to the active roster for the Memphis Grizzlies, and by the time the season ended, he was an NBA All-Rookie performer.
South Carolina Competes At Transplant Games
The Transplant Games of America were held in Birmingham, Alabama from July 5-10. Team “Donate Life South Carolina” competed with over 50 participants, including Sally Harrison and Pat McColl from Dillon, who took part in the 5K Run/Walk event. The Games featured 20 different events, such as basketball, cycling, cornhole, golf, swimming, volleyball, badminton, bowling, poker, pickleball, trivia, youth Olympiad, ballroom dancing, singing, table tennis, track and field, darts, virtual triathlon, and tennis. Over 3,000 participants and more than 5,000 attendees gathered for the event, with teams from 40 different states and a few international teams competing over the six-day event. Team South Carolina brought home 58 medals (23 Gold, 21 Silver, and 14 Bronze), with participants ranging in age from 8 to 75 years old.
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M proposal
Blount Memorial Hospital could soon become part of South Carolina’s largest hospital system, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. It could also lead to a $364 million boon for the hospital. A signed contract would mean Prisma becomes Blount Memorial’s first health system partner or affiliate in its almost 80-year history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging search for such affiliates. The search...
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