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Newberry HS DE Mykah Newton commits to NC State, LB/TE Logan McCloud commits to Wofford
Newberry High edge rusher Mykah Newton announced his commitment to NC State on Thursday afternoon before a spirited gathering of family and friends at Newberry's High School Gym. A three-star recruit per 247Sports composite, Newton chose N.C. State over offers from UCF and Michigan State. Newton said a factor in...
U.S. Secretary of Education, Congressman meet with recipients of debt relief
DENMARK, S.C. (WACH) — People in the Midlands are getting some help paying the bill when it comes to student loan debt under a plan from the Biden Administration. The US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, was in South Carolina to see where the billions of dollars is going.
Georgetown County School District issues new rule restricting cellphone use
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– The South Carolina Department of Education is drafting a policy banning the use of cell phones, which could start as soon as the upcoming school year. The ban is tied to a provision that districts must abide by if they receive state funding. Officials said the decision came after some counties across […]
Photo gallery: Five After Five concert series returns to Five Points
Five After Five was never gone. It simply took a seven-year break. The free concert series hosted by the Five Points Association returned Thursday for the first time since 2017, with Mark Rapp & Soda City Brass Band performing the music of New Orleans. "Five After Five has delighted generations...
2 years, no arrests: Resident recalls deadly shooting of Midlands music promoter outside her door
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Police Department (LPD) continues to investigate the deadly shooting of a Midlands music promoter. Investigators said 29-year-old Tyler Robinson was shot multiple times after making it home on July 9, 2022. Robinson, also known as “T-Rob/T-Rob Smooth” was a music producer in Columbia.
K-9 Kiro captures suspect hiding in bedframe during Blythewood search
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a law enforcement K-9 helped them locate a potentially dangerous suspect who was hiding inside a bedframe when they executed search and arrest warrants on Friday afternoon. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said its special response team went to the 100 block of...
Priority South Carolina football recruiting target ready to announce commitment soon
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer has had an interesting offseason concerning the wide receiver coach position on his staff. This winter, Beamer hired long-time SEC assistant James Coley to coach the wideouts and shifted Justin Stepp from that job to tight ends. It didn't take very long, though, before both Stepp (Illinois) and Coley (Georgia) left. In the end, the head Gamecock brought in Limestone head coach and former NFL receiver Mike Furrey to man the position.
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
‘Unlivable:’ Lower Richland woman’s lawsuit says stormwater from Richland One early learning center causing massive headaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Lower Richland woman is flooded with frustration over conditions at her home. In a new lawsuit, Johna Wilkes said stormwater from a controversial, now under-investigation Richland One construction project is causing massive headaches. “This all could’ve if they had done things the right way,” she...
South Carolina football target, son of NFL lineman, announces college decision
Despite a bad year in 2023, the offensive line is probably the position group in which the South Carolina football coaching staff has brought in the most talent in recent years. As USC continues to "stack classes" up front, the perceived weakness should become a strength on the roster. During...
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