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Former South Carolina athletic director Bob Marcum has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall's athletic departments all announced Marcum's death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
SC Charter Institute accused of conspiring to tarnish school operator and steal its business
A bombshell court filing accuses SC’s largest charter school district and its leaders of a criminal conspiracy to damage the reputation of a for-profit education management company in order to take its business.
Biden dropping out and Harris’ boost: What it means for the Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With just 104 days until the November general election, President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have introduced new dynamics to the Democratic ticket. Dr. David White, a political science professor at Francis Marion University, said the recent change at […]
Team USA wins final pre-Olympic game as South Carolina basketball legend dominates
The United States Basketball Women's National Team is a loaded unit that feels destined to win its 8th Olympic gold medal in a row. Led by South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson, the world's best player, the US is clearly the top group in the 2024 Summer Olympics, and fans of the red, white, and blue cannot wait for the first game next week.
Free Berkeley County Event To Highlight Churches Burned During Revolutionary War
The Berkeley 250 Frances Marion Commission will host a free public event on Aug. 15th featuring noted author and historian Bill Segars in conjunction with the Daniel Island Historical Society. The post Free Berkeley County Event To Highlight Churches Burned During Revolutionary War first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Overturned student discipline decisions in Charleston Co. schools raise concerns
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Students accused of crimes like assault and having drugs or weapons on campus face discipline from the school board, but an investigation shows most rulings on discipline are being overturned in North Charleston. Current Charleston County School District protocol requires that its constituent boards handle...
N. Charleston mayor reflects on affordable housing progress: ‘I see a change.’
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - North Charleston city officials are reflecting on the progress made for a subject they say is one of the most dire needs in North Charleston. When Mayor Reggie Burgess campaigned for office, he pledged affordable housebuilding as one of his many motives. “I understood why...
Sea Fox Boats plant plans scrapped after North Charleston community pushback
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Plans for a Sea Fox Boats manufacturing plant are officially dead in the water after the company decided to terminate its lease with Charleston County Parks to the old Baker Hospital property after community complaints. Community members in North Charleston voiced concerns about a...
Keith Summey Library on a modified schedule due to ‘operational issues’
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Keith Summey Library will utilize a modified schedule this week due to “operational issues,” according to Charleston County Library officials. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 and opens under a normal schedule on Friday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) It will be closed all […]
Report: Police chase hits over 100 mph, drugs and alcohol found in crashed car
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A man is behind bars after a North Charleston Police chase ended with the discovery of drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s vehicle. Details from a police report state that officers were patrolling the area of Ashley Phosphate Road and Pepperdam Avenue around 12:11 a.m. Thursday when a white Dodge Challenger was seen operating with a defective tag light.
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