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SCISA Prepares to Open 55th Football Season
Goose Creek, S.C. - The South Carolina Independent Schools Association is preparing to open its 55th football season with a new two-year alignment. Can Hammond (4A), Hilton Head Christian (3A), Bethesda Academy (2A), Patrick Henry Academy (1A) and Jefferson Davis Academy (8 Man) defend their 2023 titles? Hammond will be playing for their 8th straight title in Class 4A.
Team USA wins final pre-Olympic game as South Carolina basketball legend dominates
The United States Basketball Women's National Team is a loaded unit that feels destined to win its 8th Olympic gold medal in a row. Led by South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson, the world's best player, the US is clearly the top group in the 2024 Summer Olympics, and fans of the red, white, and blue cannot wait for the first game next week.
Swanson, Nielsen Named 2023-24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
CLEMSON, S.C. – Andrew Swanson (Bluffton, S.C./May River) and Jonathan Nielsen (Copenhagen, Denmark/Birkerød Gymnasium) were named 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars, announced today by the Golf Coaches Association of America. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior...
1 dead after shooting on Highway 204
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is investigating after a shooting on Highway 204 Thursday afternoon. One man was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital. He was shot at least one time and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Chatham County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as […]
South Carolina History Calendar showcases Former Charleston Educators
A heartfelt tribute is being paid to a beloved educator and her deceased spouse in the Lowcountry. The couple’s contributions and achievements are being celebrated through this special recognition. The South Carolina Department of Education sponsors an annual calendar that acknowledges the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout...
Charleston FRIENDS of the Library Summer Book Sale
Grab a book for the beach, pool, or boat and support the Charleston County Library. Shop for great books with bargain prices and support your library by coming to Charleston Friends of the Library’s (CFOL) Summer Book Sale at Main Library presented by Crews Subaru of Charleston. The schedule is:
When schools around the Midlands return to the classroom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students and teachers around the Midlands are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. WIS compiled a list of when schools will return to the classroom:. If there’s a school that’s not our list, please send us an email at wis-webproducers@graymedia.com. Feel more informed, prepared,...
Vote: Who's the top high school football quarterback in the Savannah area for the 2024 season?
Quarterback is the most important position on the football field, and the Greater Savannah area has been blessed with a number of talented signal callers in the last decade. Most recently, Calvary Day's Jake Merklinger, now a freshman at Tennessee, and Luke Kromenhoek, now a freshman at Florida State, have had incredible high school careers in the Hostess City.
Billy Covington's community impact lasted more than 30 years with Jenkins Athletic Club
Billy Covington remembers riding his bike as a youngster to the Jenkins Athletic Club, back when it was at Jefferson and 35th streets. He developed his passion for basketball, and for the club, during those years before he became a standout player at Savannah High. The Club moved to its...
Thrifted Thursday: Senior Year Looks
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The school year starts next Monday, so in today’s Thrifted Thursday, we salute the Class of 2025. WSAV’s resident thriftologist, Sharon Simpson joins Tina Tyus-Shaw to show off some looks for senior pictures that won’t break the bank. Get thrifting tips from Simpson each week at 5:30 p.m. or at wsav.com/ThriftedThursday.
SCCPSS hosts Coach Clinic for athlete safety
SAVANNAH, Ga. — This morning, SCCPSS coaches attended a Health and Safety Clinic to review protocols and policies ahead of the school year. Chatham Orthopedics held a session discussing heat illnesses and injuries which allowed coaches to prepare for high heat during their practices. Jason Hux, Director of Sports Medicine, shares that programs like today help athletes receive medical care sooner.
Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
Report: Chinese electric truck manufacturer plans Georgia factory
Chinese electric truck startup Windrose plans to open a manufacturing plant for its fleet of semi-trucks in Georgia, according to Reuters. Windrose founder and CEO Wen Han told the news outlet Friday it would build its first U.S. factory to assemble truck chassis and other Chinese-made vehicle parts into semi-trucks for the American market. Han did not say how much his company would invest in the U.S., and specifics around the planned factory were scant.
Man wanted for felony charges in South Carolina apprehended in Monroe
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina authorities said on Thursday that they caught a man wanted out of South Carolina for felony charges. On Thursday, July 25, a K9 police unit captured the man, identified as Deangelo Williams, in the North Carolina city of Monroe. Williams, 35, was wanted in South Carolina for felony charges related to breaking into cars.
Overnight earthquake reported in Georgia
ETON, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake was detected overnight in Georgia. The quake was located near Eton, which sits close to the Tennessee state line. The USGS reports it happened at 1:57 a.m. Thursday, was a magnitude 2.4...
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