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Oral history, church restoration planned in Cordesville
The WeGOJA Foundation in Columbia, which promotes South Carolina’s African-American experience, will visit Cordesville in lower Berkeley County later this summer to interview people like Stanley Richmond. A lifelong Cordesville resident, Richmond, 87, has memories and stories to tell about life in rural Berkeley County at a time when...
Moncks Corner grocery store to close at the end of August
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – KJ’s Market announced this week plans to close their Moncks Corner location next month. “What you hate about it is a lot of the employees that worked at BI-LO also work at KJ’s. They’ve been a part of the community,” said Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton. “The people that shopped […]
LIST: Back-to-school events happening around the Midlands
Believe it or not, summer vacation is coming to a close, and Midlands students will be heading back to school over the next few weeks. Multiple businesses and organizations in the area are doing what they can to make sure students are prepared as they head back to the classroom. We've compiled a list of many of these events:
Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier has controversial thoughts on SEC expansion
Steve Spurrier is the greatest coach in the history of the South Carolina football program. He also is one of the top headmen in the history of the Duke Blue Devils (despite spending just three years in Durham) and is the best coach ever to lead his alma mater at the University of Florida.
Former TBS player makes basketball moves; latest: he’s heading to S. Carolina
Former Burlington School basketball player Jamarii Thomas is making the rounds in the Southeast. He has landed on South Carolina’s roster for a senior season after several other stops. Thomas played two seasons for UNC Wilmington before a strong 2023-24 season for Norfolk State. He averaged 16.9 points per...
Charleston Gospel Choir seeks new voices for upcoming auditions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Gospel Choir has announced that it is holding auditions for new volunteer singers. The auditions will transpire on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Singers should go to Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 342 Meeting St. on...
Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA Announce Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Oakbrook Sports Complex
Dorchester County and the Summerville YMCA are excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Oakbrook Sports Complex on August 7 at 9 am at 900 Crosscreek Drive in Summerville. With a substantial investment of over $12 million from Dorchester County and a generous contribution of 17 acres from...
Richland One offering golden activities passes for senior citizens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland One is offering golden passes to senior citizens ages 60 and older who live within the district, said officials. The pass provides eligible seniors with free admission to all district-sponsored athletics events, except Sportsarama and playoff games. A Golden Activities Pass can be obtain from...
Storm dumps nearly 4 inches of rain on Savannah area, causing another round of flooding
A thunderstorm Friday, fueled by lingering moisture in the atmosphere, dropped several inches of rain in a matter of hours on the Savannah area. For the third time in a little more than a week, motorists found themselves stranded when their cars stalled after being swamped by floodwaters. That included sections of highly...
Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Medical College of Georgia's Savannah campus
Savannah has a new four-year medical school with a 160-student capacity (40 students per class level). The Medical College of Georgia (MCG), based in Augusta, has opened a Savannah campus in partnership with another University System of Georgia (USG) institution, Georgia Southern University (GSU). The Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn St., will serve...
Not as much rain for the weekend and hot conditions continue
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Heavy rain Friday caused street flooding across Savannah, but good news for the weekend — not as much rain is in the forecast. Hot and humid conditions through the weekend, with temperatures getting into the upper 80s and low 90s. South of Interstate 16 will...
On Our Radar: Applications open for leadership academy, plus a recap of Warnock's visit
Step-Up Savannah's Neighborhood Leadership Academy has become known for producing alums who move on to impactful community roles such as advisory boards or city councils. This week's On Our Radar piece will detail the application process for this year's class and share who is leading it. Beyond the leadership academy, any Savannah...
Bath & Body Works' Halloween merch is out. Here's what Savannah-area customers can expect
If you're a fan of Bath & Body Works' festive and fresh-smelling fragrances, their latest lineup is available now. Bath & Body Works confirmed that their Halloween collection dropped online and at stores on Monday. Here are some of the new scents available: ...
HIDDEN GEM: Clearing House Savannah uncovers kindergarten's outlaw roots
Did you know that it was once illegal to teach a kindergarten class? Well, in Prussia, at least, where the kindergarten movement began under Friedrich Fröbel, a German educator and proponent of better methods of educating young children. "He himself had a bad experience with education because I think he would probably...
Local entrepreneur Kewaan Drayton becomes 2024 Truist Foundation Fellow
Local entrepreneur Kewaan Drayton, named the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, has recently accomplished another impressive feat in the business community by becoming a 2024 Truist Foundation Fellow. Powered by the Watson Institute, the Truist Foundation Fellowship is a fully funded 16-week program designed for emerging entrepreneurs, business owners and nonprofit founders in Georgia. More than 220 hopefuls applied to this year’s Truist Foundation Fellowship, and Drayton landed one of the 18 slots in this year’s cohort, being one of just two fellows from Savannah. He’d learned of the opportunity after seeing an ad for it online.
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