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Kingstree man seeks recognition for historical Black cemetery
KINGSTREE, S.C. (WCSC) - After tracing his ancestry to an abandoned cemetery in the area, one Kingstree man is hoping to get the property the recognition he says it deserves. Members of the Cedar Swamp Community in Kingstree see the Old Stand Cemetery, a historical Black graveyard, as a vital link to the history and culture of the area.
The South Carolina Research Authority unveils new Greenville office in effort to strengthen the support for local businesses
Greenville, South Carolina – The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has once again shown its commitment and dedication to growth by establishing a new office in Greenville, in what appears to be a major step meant to support the local innovation sector. Joining already-existing sites in Charleston, Summerville, Columbia, and Anderson, the relocation marks the seventh facility in the expanding network of the company throughout the state.
Coroner: Body of man who jumped off South Strand bridge after crash recovered
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - In an update, the Georgetown County Coroner confirmed the body recovered by authorities on Tuesday is the body of the driver who jumped off a bridge. Coroner Chase Ridgeway said the man, who authorities spent days looking for, was found around 11 a.m. by a...
Mullins pastor nominated for Stellar Award
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — A Mullins pastor has been nominated for a Stellar Gospel Award in the category for Traditional Female Gospel Artist of the year along with other award-winning artists. Eartha Edwards said at an early age she knew her voice would be a tool used to uplift people around the world. She sang her […]
Hanahan alum Trey Pooser picked by Tampa Bay in MLB Draft
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hanahan alum Trey Pooser was selected in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday afternoon. The former College of Charleston pitcher was taken with the 306th overall selection of the Draft. Pooser, who transferred to Kentucky for...
Be careful in the Lowcountry’s extreme heat this week
MORNING NEWSBREAK | It’s going to feel like 110 degrees in today’s outside blast furnace of heat, according to weather forecasts — and it’s not going to get much better soon. Showers towards the end of the week may cool things off a bit, but the Lowcountry’s annual July weather oven is on display unabashedly.
Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’
Is there a strategy to winning the Lottery? Well, there might be... If you've ever seen "Lottery Changed My Life" on TLC, you might remember the episode where a former Lottery winner shared what he claims was his strategy for winning. A South Carolina man says he's been using the...
King and Spanish Mackerel port meetings continue in South Carolina and Georgia
A series of port meetings continues in July and August, providing a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision for the future. The port meetings are being hosted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and state partners along the Atlantic coast in 2024. Meetings were held in North Carolina in April, New England in May, and New York in June. “These are not public hearings,” explained Council Chair Dr. Carolyn Belcher. “These port meetings are more than public comment opportunities....
Jury Convicts Two Executives in Conspiracy to Fix Prices, Rig Bids, Allocate Markets for Concrete
A jury convicted Gregory and David Melton yesterday in the U.S. District Court in Savannah, Georgia, for their role in a conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids and allocate markets for sales of ready-mix concrete in Georgia and South Carolina. The conspiracy, which began as early as 2010 and continued...
American Cancer Society in SC seeking 1,000 participants for ‘Voices of Black Women’ cancer study
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year, and while the death rate from cancer has declined over the past two decades in the United States, black women still die from cancer at higher rates than white women. The American Cancer Society has launched the largest-ever study of […]
Dorchester County to host hiring event for Water and Sewer Department roles
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County will host an onsite hiring event for those interested in working with the Water and Sewer Department. This accelerated hiring event will take place on July 17th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 235 Deming Way in Summerville. According to the county,...
Charleston County detectives still seeking leads more than 20 years after deadly Hess Mart robbery
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – It has been more than 20 years since Franklin Glenn Caddell was killed in what authorities believed to be a robbery at a Charleston County convenience store. Detectives are still looking for the person responsible. It was the early morning hours of July 16, 2002, when deputies from the Charleston […]
Lowcountry AT&T workers rally for better wages and benefits amidst negotiations
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry A-T&T workers are hosting a rally Tuesday evening in support of continued contract negotiations for improved conditions. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) local 37-04 is part of a larger group representing the southeast in the negotiations. The local CWA Chapter president said that...
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