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Black Voices: Eutawville transplant recipient shares story to raise awareness
CROSS, S.C. (WCSC) - Across the country, more than 113,000 names are on waitlists for organ transplants, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. As August marks “National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month,” one transplant recipient is sharing her story and paying...
Turbeville Town Council discusses water operator proposal and financials in regular meeting
The Turbeville Town Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on August 13th, where the need for a new water and wastewater operator was a central topic of discussion alongside a review of the town’s financial status. The meeting, held at Town Hall, opened with the usual formalities, including...
Two wine, cocktail bars from budding hospitality group in the works for West Columbia
Led by the former general manager of fine-dining mainstay Terra, the group is developing a cocktail bar/supper club and another business bringing together alcohol retail with a relaxed wine bar vibe and kitchen.
$32k worth of cocaine found in box of hair extensions during bust in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WACH) — A man could face up to 25 years in prison after thousands of dollars worth of drugs were found during a sting in Orangeburg. ALSO |'Little princess' dies: Young girl shot accidentally by another child. Sheriff Leroy Ravenellsaid Rocsan Anquillano , 40, is charged with...
Judge agrees to review convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh’s appeal for a new trial
Convicted murderer and disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh is one step closer to getting a new trial after a South Carolina judge agreed to review his appeal. Michael Smerconish speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter and author of “The Devil at his elbow” Valerie Bauerlein about what she witnessed inside the court room and burning questions left unanswered from this case.
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the use of technology increases in our day-to-day lives, so does the need for online security. Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC (“Kick”), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
"They don't want to be tracked": Midlands see increase in number of homeless families
Lexington County (WACH) — A growing homeless crisis is becoming more mainstream in the Midlands, spotlighting not only the growing number of people facing poverty but also the struggles of a more hidden community. However, the hiding places of certain people are beginning to become clear as families from Richland to Lexington County start to call out for help. "They don't want to be counted and they don't want to be tracked," said President of Homeless No More, Dr. Lila Anna Sauls.
USC ends teacher-training program on ‘culturally relevant’ K-12 lessons, citing funding issues
COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina is ending a teacher-training program that sought to improve Black students’ success in school by incorporating their life experiences in classroom lessons. The governing board for the state’s largest university system voted Friday to end the Center for the Education and Equity of African American Students — a […]
USC Outlines Bold Vision for Columbia Campus
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the school’s Columbia campus. USC Next was developed in collaboration with Sasaki Associates design firm and provides...
The University of South Carolina says it's a free speech issue
COLUMBIA — A social media message circulating among University of South Carolina alumni is criticizing the state’s largest university system for allowing a student event featuring a pair of controversial far-right political provocateurs, including the founder of the Proud Boys. In response, a college spokesman said allowing the...
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