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Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns with a stacked lineup
If you decide to attend the Lowcountry Jazz Festival at Charleston’s Gaillard Center Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, spare a thought for Tony Clarke. Because as acclaimed and award-winning jazz artists like Samara Joy, Incognito, Brian Culbertson and Art Sherrod (among many others) play onstage, Clarke will see little to none of it, even though he’ll be on site.
South Carolina basketball GOAT A'ja Wilson ties all-time WNBA record
South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson is a virtual lock to win the 2024 WNBA MVP. With all due respect to Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas, and the other players in the WNBA who are having great seasons, Wilson is the best player in the sport, and the 2024 season has proven that reality.
Cypress Gardens To Temporarily Close Sept. 3-6
For the inconvenience, Cypress Gardens officials said the park will offer an extra free Saturday event for Berkeley County residents on Dec. 28. The post Cypress Gardens To Temporarily Close Sept. 3-6 first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Family of USC student killed by mistaken Uber driver 'relieved' after killer’s appeal denied
The family of a University of South Carolina student who was brutally murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly thought was her Uber home is expressing relief now that the man convicted in her killing will remain behind bars.
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the use of technology increases in our day-to-day lives, so does the need for online security. Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC (“Kick”), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
Beaufort County to hold free electronics recycling event
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents on Saturday, August 24. The events will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at two locations, River Ridge Academy 3050 Raider Drive in Bluffton and Beaufort County Public Works, 140 […]
Bluffton woman asks for community support with Blessings in a Box
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV)—In the Lowcountry, community care goes beyond words and it’s visible in the small, yet powerful Blessing Boxes scattered around the area. The Blessing Box Project is an initiative that started in Charleston, but has since made its way to Bluffton, Okatie and Hardeeville. The beauty of the box is in its slogan, […]
Why Did St. Andrew's Fall 19-13 to Hilton Head Prep Despite Battling Hard?
When regional games begin to highlight their late schedule, St. Andrew's head football coach Wes Worthington his football team will mature and reach another level,. In the meantime, the Lions likely will endure their share of growing pains. One factor that surfaced at Hilton Head Prep Friday night was their inability to gain control of games when they appeared to be in the grasp.
North Charleston officer diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department says one of their own has been diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure. Officer Jonathan Donnelly has been diagnosed with kidney failure for about two and a half years but still has been able to patrol until he had to undergo dialysis recently.
‘A Student Of The Game’ Bishop England Football Employs New Coach
In February, Bishop England High School hired Logan Hall as its next head football coach. The Laurens native said the clear vision of expectations along with the school’s excellent academic reputation motivated him to accept the position. Hall takes over for John Cantey, who led the team for 16...
The University of South Carolina says it's a free speech issue
COLUMBIA — A social media message circulating among University of South Carolina alumni is criticizing the state’s largest university system for allowing a student event featuring a pair of controversial far-right political provocateurs, including the founder of the Proud Boys. In response, a college spokesman said allowing the...
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