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Grand Strand, Pee Dee to see nearly $90M in state aid with start of new fiscal year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Millions of dollars in state aid is headed to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee that will help pay for new police gear, improve college campuses and upgrade aging infrastructure systems. The state’s $40 billion budget, which went into affect on July 1, directs...
Kairos Ministry to honor college students and first responders
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WSAV) – Kairos Ministry will be honoring their 2024 college bound students, continuing college students and first responders on Saturday, July 20. The event will be held at the Agape Family Life Center located at 5855 S. Okatie Hwy. The cost for the event is $35 in advance and $40 at the door. […]
Georgia Peach Growers Rebound After Worst Frost Losses Since 1955
Georgia peach growers have shown remarkable resilience after a severe frost in March 2023 destroyed nearly 95% of the state’s peach yield, marking the most significant crop loss since 1955. Why It Matters: The peach industry is a vital part of Georgia’s economy, providing jobs and supporting local communities....
Undercover operation busts shoplifting ring at Northwoods Mall
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An undercover operation by the North Charleston Police Department has busted a shoplifting ring at Northwoods Mall, resulting in four arrests. During a two-day operation, officers say detectives proved 27 different thefts with $17,989 in stolen items. Officials say the operation was put into action on July 2 and 3. […]
South Carolina women's basketball: Gamecocks in the WNBA - Week 9
South Carolina WBB: News • Schedule • Roster • Stats • SEC • Polls • WNBA • Scholarship Chart. A’ja Wilson continues to set records, but it was the non-record-setting Gamecocks who made waves last week in the WNBA. Atlanta Dream (7-13)...
Boeing agrees to plead guilty to felony in Justice Department deal
MORNING NEWSBREAK | The airline giant reportedly has agreed to pay an updated total fine of $487.2 million and invest a similar amount over three years for more compliance and safety programs in a plea deal related to crashes of two 737 Max jets in which 346 people died. The...
Midlands cat on the road to recovery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A cat in the Midlands is starting to feel better Sunday, after it was found with its eyes sealed shut Thursday. Columbia’s Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty Center (CVETS) has been nursing the cat, whom they named Ernie, back to health, after they received her with a glue-like substance on her face and body.
South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, including updates from football, baseball, basketball, and more
The latest South Carolina Gamecocks news from the last week, starting with updates from the world of South Carolina football recruiting:. The Gamecocks landed a commitment from 3-star linebacker/EDGE prospect Jaiden Braker. South Carolina was included on top school lists for Winston Watkins (5-star wide receiver), Juan Gaston (4-star offensive...
Hot & Muggy With Better Storm Chances!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The chance of rain will increase this week as we settle into a typical summertime pattern with hot and humid temperatures and daily chances for storms. Downpours will begin to develop this morning as temperatures begin to climb and the heat index begins to exceed 100°. Scattered showers and storms should peak in coverage late this morning and into the afternoon. Highs will top out in the low 90s this afternoon.
The week ahead: Hot, steamy, but better storm chances
A surface trough and the seabreeze keeps shower and thunderstorm chances in the forecast each afternoon for much of the upcoming week. We’ll stay on the steamy side, though, with temperatures generally in the low to mid-90s each afternoon and lows in the upper 70s inland to low 80s near the coast, where additional record high minimum temperature records could be broken this week.
Daniel Island goes back-to-back, wins 2024 City Swim Meet
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Daniel Island Flying Fish swim team won the 2024 City Swim Meet on Sunday. The Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association (CCAA) annual swim meet saw over 800 swimmers from 17 different Lowcountry teams face-off at the North Charleston Aquatic Center on Sunday. Last year, Daniel Island...
South Carolina basketball commitment continues to shine despite ESPN rankings snub
Last week, ESPN and analyst Paul Biancardi updated their top-100 rankings for the high school basketball class of 2025. There was some movement in the class, but there was no major shake-up. The lack of change was part of the problem, however, as South Carolina basketball commitment Eli Ellis is still nowhere to be found in the top-100 from the "worldwide leader."
A’ja Wilson breaks Aces' franchise scoring record
Sunday came with yet another historic accomplishment South Carolina Women's Basketball product turned WNBA star A'ja Wilson. The Gamecock product scored 28 points for Las Vegas along with 10 rebounds as the Aces topped Dallas 104-85. Those 28 points good enough for Wilson to break the franchise scoring record. She...
From High School to Pharmacy: PTC student gets head-start through dual enrollment
In describing his future, Fernando Reyes talks a lot about passion and drive. It’s one of the reasons he chose Dual Enrollment at Piedmont Technical College. “I wanted to get ahead of my peers,” he said. “This summer, I will be certified to be a pharmacy technician. Becoming a pharmacist is a personal drive.”
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