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Paid Extras: Seniors Needed for The Righteous Gemstones on July 23, 2024 – Information Provided
The Righteous Gemstones is about to begin filming in Charleston, South Carolina. The casting directors for HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones have put out a casting call for paid extras that live in the Charleston area – Those interested are able to follow the directions below to get their submissions directly to the show’s extras casting team. Casting team at Tona Dahlquist, who are the extras casting directors in the Charleston area are gearing up for season 4 of “The Righeous Gemstones” and will be in need of paid background of all ages for the filming in 2024 for the 2024/2025 season.
Charleston Airport still sees some delays after global tech outage
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Flight delays and cancellations are still impacting travelers Monday at Charleston International Airport, but conditions are improving. The issues follow a global technology outage that caused the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a ground stop early Friday morning. “We are grateful to our airline partners and airport staff for working […]
2nd annual Summerville Italian Feast Meatball Run returns this fall
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The Summerville Italian Feast Meatball Run is returning for its second year this October! The Annual Meatball 5K Run and 1-mile fun run is a USATF-certified race through the historic district of Summerville, SC. The race begins and ends at St. Paul’s Anglican Summerville on Saturday, October 5. Awards will be […]
New vegan cafe officially opening Tuesday in Columbia on North Main Street
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities announced that More Vegan Cafe, is set to officially open downtown on North Main Street this week. The new vegan eatery is located at 4622 North Main Street and will offer plant-based dishes infused with Italian, Caribbean, American, and Asian influences. More Vegan Cafe has been open since March; however, city officials have scheduled its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
North Atlantic right whale identified along Irish coast for first time in over 100 years
LISTEN: The rare species is usually found off Georgia, Florida and New England, but one was recently spotted more than 3,700 miles away from the Peach State. GPB's Benjamin Payne reports. A critically endangered species of whale sometimes found along Georgia's coast during calving season has been identified off the...
Stolen car crashed into North Charleston apartment
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police are looking for the person who crashed a possibly stolen car into a North Charleston apartment building. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to the scene on Mosstree Street around 11 a.m. Sunday to find a vehicle lodged in an apartment wall. “The apartment was an efficiency […]
ColaEats Coalition raise over $80,000 in food gift cards for three school districts
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Since April, the ColaEats Coalition has been working to reduce summer food insecurity among children in three local school districts, raising over $80,000. They have aimed to reduce summer food insecurity among eligible children in Richland One, Richland Two, and Lexington/Richland Five school districts.
Shots fired at North Charleston Cook Out over slow service, suspects at large
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — On Sunday evening at approximately 10:18 p.m. officers received a call of shots fired at the Cook Out on Dorchester Road in North Charleston, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Officers arrived on the scene and met with the victim who detailed the...
Nancy Mace speaks ahead of Secret Service Director testifying to Oversight Committee
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Director of the Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle will go before Congress at 10 a.m. Monday morning to discuss how her agency failed to stop the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life. Having trouble viewing the livestream? Click here. Lowcountry Congresswoman Nancy Mace sits...
Fields Farms: Honoring a Gullah Geechee Legacy
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Tucked away on Johns Island off River Road, Fields Farms has served Charleston residents and beyond with fresh and now organic produce for generations. The Fields, of original Gullah Geechee descent, are a staple in the Johns Island community. Their hearts are as big as their harvest. Locals look to […]
Former South Carolina baseball star signs with Atlanta Braves
South Carolina baseball legend Whit Merrifield is in his 9th year in Major League Baseball (and his 15th as a professional). During his career, he has made three Major League Baseball All-Star Games, led the league in hits (2x), doubles, triples, and stolen bases (3x), has been a Silver Slugger Award nominee at multiple positions, and has been a multiple-time Gold Glove nominee at second base as one of the league's top utility players.
Shimano Launches the All-New Zumverno 115SP MR
The latest addition to freshwater lure lineup enhances live sonar returns. Charleston, SC – Shimano North America Fishing is excited to introduce the all-new Zumverno 115SP MR, a revolutionary addition to its acclaimed lineup of freshwater lures. Meeting the demands of serious anglers, the Zumverno 115SP MR is powered by Shimano’s cutting-edge BOOST CONCEPT technologies to offer unmatched performance for targeting bass in various fishing conditions.
Countdown to camp: 11 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 11 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
Groundbreaking event for new NOAA facility in North Charleston, South Carolina
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold a ceremony to break ground on renovations at the agency’s pier facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The renovations will include demolishing and building a new pier that includes shoreside power for ships, as well as a warehouse, sea wall and living shoreline, and other supporting infrastructure. Reconstruction of the pier and other facility upgrades will allow NOAA ships Ronald H. Brown and Nancy Foster to once again have a designated place to dock and better accommodate research missions in the Atlantic. Both ships are homeported in Charleston.
Delays, cancellations persist at Charleston’s airport after computer glitch
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - A dozen flights still appear to be affected at Charleston International Airport days after a global computer software failure. The flight-tracking website Flight-Aware reported there were four delays and eight cancellations for Monday as of 7:30 a.m. The site reported Delta, Endeavor Air and Breeze...
South Carolina women's basketball: Gamecocks in the WNBA - Midseason Report
South Carolina WBB: News • Schedule • Roster • Stats • SEC • Polls • WNBA • Scholarship Chart. The WNBA capped the first half of the season with All-Star Weekend in Phoenix and now goes on hiatus for nearly a month while the top players compete in the Olympics. Catch up on how former Gamecocks fared during the first half.
Charleston carriage owner defends horses’ treatment in summer heat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Riding in a horse-drawn carriage is a popular tourist attraction in Charleston, but with the heat of the summer, some community members express concern about the safety and health of the horses. Tommy Doyle, the general manager of Palmetto Carriage Works, says he is confident in...
New gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease
This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Jennifer Joi Jaroscak about new gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease. Dr. Jaroscak is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Non-Malignant Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation at MUSC. TRANSCRIPT:. Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here...
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