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Hearing for imploded Titan submersible happening in North Charleston, Coast Guard says
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Over a year after the Titan submersible imploded near the site of the shipwrecked Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard set public hearing dates for September in North Charleston. The eight-day hearing will begin Sept. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Charleston County Council Chambers at 4045 Bridge View Drive. The Marine […]
BCSO: Burton, St. Helena shootings under investigation
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating a pair of shootings that occurred Tuesday night, July 23 and early Wednesday morning, July 24. The first incident happened Tuesday night in Burton. According to the BCSO, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Beaufort County Emergency Dispatch were notified of shots fired...
Winning lottery sold in Spartanburg, South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Someone in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is holding a winning lottery ticket. The lucky Palmetto Cash 5 ticket was bought at the 7 Eleven at 2275 Nazareth Church Rd and is worth $210,000. The Palmetto Cash 5ticket matched all five numbers drawn on Tuesday, July 30, to...
Police: Woman charged with 2 counts of murder after family members stabbed in Bloomingdale
BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Update 3:45 p.m.: A man and woman were found stabbed to death in their Bloomingdale home, with the daughter of the female victim arrested as the suspect. Ashley Burnett, the niece of the victims, shared her disbelief. "It's been very hard...
South Carolina receives $6.1 million federal grant for airport upgrades, Florence airport to get portion of the grant
Florence, South Carolina – With the aim to significantly improve South Carolina’s aviation infrastructure, the federal government has set aside approximately $6.1 million for four major airports around the state for necessary development and restoration projects. Part of the third batch of grants under the 2024 Airport Improvement Program, this money seeks to improve airport safety and usability.
Spartanburg, SC Couple Salvages $200K Lottery Ticket from Trash
In a stroke of luck that almost slipped away, a couple from South Carolina is now searching for their dream home thanks to a $200,000 win from the South Carolina Education Lottery. The couple, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased a $5 lottery ticket at Circle K on E. Main St. in Spartanburg, S.C. Upon scratching the ticket, the wife initially believed it was a non-winning one and discarded it. Little did she know that moment nearly cost them a life-changing prize.
Jeffcoat Firm Donates Backpacks to St. Helena Elementary
More than 70 backpacks loaded with essential elementary school supplies were delivered to the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center by Kim Jeffcoat, Chief Community Officer of The Jeffcoat Firm. This huge donation was part of the ongoing school supplies drive in support of the students and teachers of St. Helena Elementary School, a Title 1 school, organized by the Conroy Center, DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization), and the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore. Kim Jeffcoat was joined by Jeffcoat Firm director of operations Brie White and Beaufort-based Jeffcoat Firm attorney Daniel Sevcik and his family. They met with St. Helena Elementary School’s new principal Constance Goodwine-Lewis, Conroy Center executive director and DAYLO mentor Jonathan Haupt, fellow DAYLO mentor and Beaufort Academy media center coordinator Claire Bennett, and current and former DAYLO students Becca Bennett (Beaufort Academy), Jasmine Rivers (Beaufort High School), and Mickie Thompson (USC Beaufort).
Savannah’s E-Tang Chinese expanding to 2nd location
Savannah’s most popular Chinese restaurant is expanding its footprint downtown. E-Tang Chinese Restaurant, widely regarded as Savannah’s best Chinese food since they came on the scene downtown at Oglethorpe and Price Streets, is a couple of weeks away from opening their 2nd Downtown Savannah location. Signage has gone...
SC districts move toward cell phone restrictions in line with state law
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - With the new school year comes new rules for districts in South Carolina. By this coming January, and in line with a new state law, districts will have to have a cell phone policy in place that prevents the use of them during the school day.