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Gov. McMaster signs bill honoring “forgotten son of South Carolina”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday honoring Robert Smalls, a man born into slavery who later became a key South Carolina statesman. The bill’s signing created the Robert Smalls Commission, which will design and place a monument honoring Robert on State House grounds. “A monument to honor Robert Smalls would […]
South Carolina DNR conducting courtesy boat inspections for Labor Day weekend
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will have free boat inspections in Horry, Darlington, and Marion counties for Labor Day weekend. In an effort to keep waterways safe this weekend, SCDNR will have three days of free boat inspections at public boat landings around the state. It will […]
OUC Named #1 Solar SunRiser in Southeast
OUC has earned the designation as the #1 solar “SunRiser” by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for 2024. This is the sixth consecutive year that SACE has named OUC as a SunRiser among utilities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. “Recognition...
About Half of SC’s 3rd to 8th Graders Read on Grade Level. Math Scores are Worse
COLUMBIA — Fewer than half of South Carolina third- through eighth-grade students can do math as expected for their grade level, according to test scores released Friday. State education officials hope to improve scores with a new $10 million program to hire math tutors, improve training and pay for resources. A similar program has helped […]
6 More Dead, Over 50 Hospitalized After Eating Recalled Boar's Head Deli Meat
Over 50 people have been hospitalized. Federal authorities warned about Boar's Head deli meats after people in 13 states reported getting sick after eating the products. That number has grown to 18 states, with new deaths being reported in New York, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina, the CDC said on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
18-year-old faces 5 counts of attempted murder in Laurens Co.
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An 18-year-old identified as a suspected shooter at a Laurens County gas station is now facing more charges for an unrelated incident. On Tuesday, August 27, Jay Ariel Taylor, of Laurens, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in relation to a shooting that occurred at the Citgo gas station […]
Greer, South Carolina, considering impact fees on all new development amid growth
GREER, S.C. — The city of Greer is considering adding an impact fee to new developments within its limits due to the city's continued growth. Greer City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to move forward with a study on the potential new fee. "We felt like we were at...
PTC recognizes Laurens County graduates at summer commencement ceremonies
A total of 429 academic credentials were awarded to 288 Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates during commencement ceremonies held Aug. 1. The ceremonies at the James Medford Family Event Center in Greenwood marked the end of a successful academic year in which PTC awarded 1,829 credentials to 1,275 graduates. Those credentials included associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Upstate man sentenced to life in prison for deadly shooting
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A Boiling Springs man has been sentenced to life in prison for a fatal shooting in Spartanburg County. Spartanburg County officials said on Wednesday that 24-year-old James Bridges Byrd was found guilty of the murder of Kush Patel. An investigation began on the night of June 6, 2021. The Spartanburg […]
Chapel Bell Curve: The One Where We Actually Talk About Clemson (And Their Rock)
Yara and Nathan sure are, and they have some thoughts about Georgia’a impending football game against the Clemson Tigers. This episode includes:. * The history of the Clemson/Georgia rivalry, which is more lopsided than many realize. * A feel good romp through the last time Yara interacted with Clemson...
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