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Celebrations of life set for church leader, Lowcountry native Willie Mae Rivers
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - The first of two celebration of life services are scheduled for a Goose Creek native who served as an international leader for the Church of God in Christ is set for Monday. Mother Willie Mae Rivers, died Friday at age 98. The first service will...
Date set for Murdaugh federal appeal
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Alex Murdaugh could get to appeal his federal criminal sentence later this year. A tentative date has been set for arguments in this case. Court documents show that the hearing would be held in a Richmond, Virginia, federal court starting Oct. 29 and lasting up to three days. Murdaugh’s attorneys […]
IOP first responders take part in full-scale exercise to prepare for hurricanes
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – First responders on the Isle of Palms put their hurricane response skills to the test on Wednesday during a full-scale exercise involving an imaginary storm. “Hurricane Emma hit just south of Charleston in Hilton Head which made us prone to that northeast section of the hurricane and a simulated […]
CCSD is still working through network security issues after detecting suspicious activity last week
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – With just weeks until the new school year begins, the Charleston County School District is still working through network security issues. CCSD’s office of communications said in a message to parents on Wednesday that their team has been working to bring systems online and ensure minimal disruption to district operations […]
New chicken restaurant opening in North Charleston’s Park Circle
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—A new chicken restaurant is opening next week in the Park Circle neighborhood. Barnyard Chicken, owned by Chef Eric Hara and Carly Hara, will hold the grand opening celebration at 4262 Spruill Avenue on Aug. 9. The restaurant offers several types of chicken preparations and side dishes, including Chef Hara’s signature ‘brick […]
Darius Rucker to headline CCSD's first 'Back to School Bash' at Credit One Stadium
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Darius Rucker will kick off Charleston County School District's first-ever Back to School Bash, slated for early August at Credit One Stadium. The event will be headlined by CCSD students and feature a live performance from Rucker. "We are delighted to host this spectacular event,"...
Sexyy Red to headline homecoming hip-hop concert at Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday that rapper Sexyy Red is headlining a homecoming hip-hop concert in November. Officials with Colonial Life Arena said the concert, called The Big HC Pt. II, will be held at the arena on Friday, Nov. 1. The event will feature several hip-hop artists including Sexyy Red, Jeezy, Bossman Dlow and PG RA.
South Carolina women's basketball schedule 2024-25: UConn among non-conference games announced
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball announced five more home games for the 2024-25 season Wednesday, inching closer to an entire schedule reveal. The reigning national champions begin its season on Nov. 4 in Las Vegas, then travel to North Carolina to play NC State on Nov. 10. On Wednesday it was revealed that the Gamecocks will host East Carolina on Nov. 17, returning the trip from last season when South Carolina traveled to Greenville, North Carolina, on Dec. 30.
Dawn Staley receives Coca-Cola care package after confessing love for Mexican cherry cola
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley let the world know her love for Mexican Coca-Cola Cherry on social media on Sunday during her visit to the 2024 Paris Olympics. And when one of sports' most successful coaches speaks highly of your product, the brand naturally has to jump at the opportunity. As Staley shared on X (formerly Twitter), she received a care package from Coca-Cola on Tuesday. The gift included a vintage shirt, pins and, of...
Nexton to host second annual National Night Out with live music and activities
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Nexton will host it's second annual community-building campaign, " National Night Out", Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. National Night Out is an annual event that aims to promote partnerships between the police and community and increase neighborhood camaraderie. The event will feature...
Gullah Geechee community working to protect historic land from development
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The Gullah Geechee community is a vital part of the Lowcountry’s culture, but some members of that community say they feel like a traditional Gullah Geechie neighborhood is being threatened by developers. The Hamlin Beach community holds decades of history. Established after the Civil War in 1881, it’s where hundreds of […]
Walmart to provide free health screenings Saturday for Walmart Wellness Day
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Walmart Wellness Day, a health-screening event, is scheduled for Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a Walmart news release. Customers can reportedly receive a free glucose, BMI, cholesterol, and blood pressure screening as well as multiple "affordable" immunizations at more than 4,600 Walmart pharmacies nationwide.
Alabama’s Pringle, Texas signee Scott among new faces for South Carolina this season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nick Pringle had the chance to finish his career anywhere after Alabama’s run to the Final Four this past season. He chose to come home, especially after South Carolina completed its own rags-to-riches season in the second year of coach Lamont Paris. “I’m home,...
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