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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...
Over 20 In-State 2025 Football Prospect Commit to Major Colleges At This Time
Moncks Corner — With 20 prep players committed to major college football by the time of the annual SCACA Coaches Clinic (July 21-24) being held this year in Greenville the state is a little behind where we normally are just before August football drills begin. The HSSR would like...
Pizza Hut franchisee files for bankruptcy amid legal battle
Pizza Hut franchisee EYM Pizza has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it is in the middle of a legal feud with its creditors. The franchisee, which operates 140 Pizza Hut locations in states like Georgia, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, listed Pizza Hut and Manufactures Bank as its creditors, owing $2.2 million to the pizza […]
Hydrogen Refueling Station to Hold Demo Day
Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN have teamed up with the City of Columbia to breathe new life into a dormant hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant step in the region’s clean energy initiative. In 2023, ImaGEN leased the former fueling station from the City of Columbia with a vision...
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