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Man charged after dead dogs found in Lexington County home
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Investigators have charged a man with ill treatment of animals after an investigation uncovered dead dogs in his home. According to Lexington County investigators, 40-year-old Robert John Jachim admitted that he left the home on July 2 and didn't return. On Monday, investigators with the Lexington County Animal Services responded to the 5000 block of Corley Street, where they found five dogs inside, only two of which were still alive. Four of the dogs in the home were in wire crates, and the fifth small breed dog was dead in a bathroom. Investigators said none of the dogs had food or water.
Big Red Barn Retreat announces Fall Jam in the Ballpark featuring Scotty McCreery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) – The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR)’s seventh annual Fall Jam in the Ballpark event will feature multi-platinum singer-songwriter Scotty McCreery. The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Segra Park. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. “Big Red Barn Retreat...
Severe weather threat returns this evening
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — After a mainly dry afternoon, another round of widespread thunderstorms is expected this evening. The Storm Prediction Center has central and northern parts of the Midlands in a level 1 marginal risk for severe weather today and tonight. The main threat will be damaging wind...
New development could bring 400 new homes to Chapin Business and Technology park
CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) - A development that’s been in the works for the last 10 years is now underway and could bring with it up to 400 new homes. The Chapin Business and Technology Park was built in 2013 and it’s off I-26 and Columbia Avenue. Until now,...
South Carolina transportation officials divide additional transportation funding
(The Center Square) — South Carolina transportation officials have approved updates to the state's bridge program, deciding how to allocate $200 million in additional money state lawmakers approved. The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission directed half the $200 million in one-time funding to bridges on secondary roads. The remaining $100 million will go toward bridges on primary and interstate routes. The move comes one day after federal officials announced...
Doctor Shortage Part 1: SC patient says he’s been waiting a year for a surgery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A major doctor shortage in the Carolinas is impacting patient health. Many are waiting several months or a year to get an appointment. According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the doctor shortage is about twice as bad in the Carolinas and Georiga compared to some northern states. The Carolinas has around 200 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York have about 400 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Patients say this is taking a serious toll on their health.
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M deal
Blount Memorial Hospital may soon become part of South Carolina’s largest health care organization, 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. If Prisma, a private non-profit, meets obligations outlined in a letter of intent approved unanimously by the hospital’s board Tuesday, July 18, it could become Blount Memorial's first health system partner or affiliate in its decades-long history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging...
New Title IX rule temporarily blocked from taking effect in some South Carolina schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- A federal judge’s ruling will temporarily block the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule from taking effect in more than a dozen South Carolina schools. South Carolina was one of several Republican-led states to sue the administration over the revised set of rules that were meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students. […]
CIU Security taking measures to make campus roads safer
Columbia International University's Security team has been busy this summer overseeing a number of improvements on the campus roads designed to make travel safer for both pedestrians and motorists. The most noticeable change is traffic calming devices that have been installed mainly on what is commonly known as “Grad Hill”...
Soda City Live: Oliver Gospel Mission Moving the Mission Forward
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - From offering shelter and housing to those in need to their thrift store and coffee shop... The Mission of the Oliver Gospel knows no bounds. For years OGM has played a major part in serving our Midlands’ homeless population. Soda City Live spoke with the...
SC eases requirements for child care workers to address staffing needs
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Crystal Williams' children are her world, but finding daycare for them hasn't always been easy. Many others share her struggle across South Carolina and around the country, as childcare centers continue to struggle with staffing and funding challenges. “My son, he’s four years old and...
Cell phone ban could be coming to South Carolina schools
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Education will soon draft a policy banning the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices, which could start as soon as the upcoming school year. The ban is tied to a provision that must happen if the school districts plan to get state […]
4-star South Carolina football target eyes new college decision date
The long recruiting saga of Kendall Daniels, Jr. could be coming to a close soon. The 4-star safety prospect (and former high school teammate of current Gamecock Fred "JayR" Johnson) seemed set to announce a commitment to the South Carolina football program during the spring but held off on his decision.
South Carolina port authority notes volume growth in FY24
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) finished fiscal-year 2024 with a 7% bump in container volume moving through the Port of Charleston in June. The authority registered 218,115 20-foot equivalent units and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second-highest June on record. Loaded imports climbed 10% and loaded exports rose 5%.
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Town of Blythewood pushes for safety measures at Doko Meadows Park
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WIS) - New security measures are coming to Blythewood’s Doko Meadows Park. This comes after an incident involving a pre-4th of July fireworks show that sent visitors into a frenzy. Richland County deputies say a teen and another person fired a paintball-style gun causing nearly 100 people...
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