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Baby mice likely starved to death in USC research lab, report says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An animal welfare group is again calling for the University of South Carolina to stop animal research after an incident that resulted in the deaths of two baby mice. In May, USC’s Office of Research self-reported the unexpected deaths to the federal Office of Laboratory...
CIU welcomes a new dean of students
Columbia International University’s new dean of students comes with over two decades of experience in Christian education. Philip Ritchey has been serving in Christian education for 23 years, including six years as dean of students at Blue Mountain Christian University in northern Mississippi, and as a high school principal and a head of school at private Christian high schools.
Camden Training Center housing development proposal voted down
CAMDEN, S.C. — The controversy over a proposed housing development at the historic Camden Training Center has intensified. Tuesday night, The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted down another sketch of the site, nearly 9 months after plans were first introduced. Residents opposing the development packed Camden City...
New development could bring 400 new homes to Chapin Business and Technology park
CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) - A development that’s been in the works for the last 10 years is now underway and could bring with it up to 400 new homes. The Chapin Business and Technology Park was built in 2013 and it’s off I-26 and Columbia Avenue. Until now,...
Soda City Live: Back to School Supply Drive with Cumulus Media
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - You can help local students prepare for a successful school year by donating school supplies. Cumulus Media will be hosting several Back to School Supply drives to collect supplies throughout the month of July at several Hardee’s locations in the Midlands through a partnership with the restaurant chain.
Bang Back Pinball Lounge aims to build space for women to learn, compete
When Bang Back Pinball Lounge first opened, owner Frederick Richardson said he wanted to make sure he built a space for women and children to play pinball, an activity which, in his experience, often drew a largely male crowd. Bang Back, located in Five Points, regularly holds pinball leagues. It...
Preview: South Carolina volleyball returns veteran core, faces new conference opponents in 2024 season
The South Carolina volleyball team is bringing back a group of veterans ahead of the 2024 season as it prepares to face new conference foes. The Gamecocks are returning seven veterans who played in 20 or more matches last season under head coach Tom Mendoza, who is heading into his seventh season with South Carolina.
No. 1 basketball recruits show off their talent at Peach Jam
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Kids from all over is still balling out at Peach Jam. We stopped by the North Augusta Activities Center to catch a glimpse of some of the top ranked players in the nation. It’s not often the best of the best are in the same...
With big shakeup coming next year, how will Lexington County Council approach growth?
A third of Lexington County Council will change heading into 2025, but the body is set to keep pushing measures to control growth through the end of the year, particularly in the county’s western reaches.
Father, 11-year-old daughter robbed at gun point on Interstate 26
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Robert Barton is remembering the events of last Friday night. That’s when two men robbed him at gunpoint along the interstate in Orangeburg County. Robert and his 11 year old daughter Kathryn were headed to Hilton Head for a fishing trip when they pulled...
Mayor addresses some concerns over new Scout Plant in Blythewood
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As construction progresses on the Scout Motors production center in Blythewood, questions and concerns about how the town will handle the expected growth are on the rise. “I think it's a historic change for South Carolina as a whole, first and foremost,” said Blythewood’s Mayor, Sloan...
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