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Coroner identifies man killed in weekend shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a man, who was shot and killed over the weekend around on Saturday. Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as 32-year-old Eugene Bell Jr. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers were dispatched around midnight to the...
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is different than most others: He likes his Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer likes his team, even if few others do. The Gamecocks’ fourth-year coach had been on a rising trajectory with a pair of winning seasons to start his tenure and lots of signs of a breakthrough year led by returning quarterback Spencer Rattler and future first-round NFL […]
PHOTOS: USC welcomes students with First Night Carolina
The University of South Carolina held its annual First Night Carolina celebration on Aug. 19, 2024. The event included appearances from Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer, head men's basketball coach Lamont Paris and head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Students also enjoyed free food, carnival events and live music. The night concluded with a firework show, lighting up the sky above Russell House. USC's fall semester begins Aug. 20.
Same soil, new roots: Plant store opens in Five Points
Jonathan Vang had his eye on a brick building near the Five Points train trestle for a couple of years before he decided it would be the perfect place to open a plant store. The building, which was previously an eye doctor's office, had been empty for a few years after flooding. Vang lived nearby, and when he finally decided to rent the space, he had to do a lot of work to get the property ready.
Here's what could be changing for visitors in the Town of Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. — On Monday night, leaders in the town of Lexington are discussed the possibility of reinstating a 3% local accommodations tax. At a Lexington town council work session Monday night, members ultimately decided to put the item on the agenda for their next council meeting. The topic...
Preview: Gamecock women's soccer veterans 'want it all' in 2024 season
South Carolina women's soccer is back in action this fall at Stone Stadium as it hopes to use its experienced roster to aid it on its journey to win a national championship. The team has six players returning for their fifth year, including forward Catherine Barry and defender Hallie Meadows.
Track and Field: Miami Hurricanes Achieve Strong Performance at the Carolina Challenge
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of Miami track and field team capped off a strong showing at the Carolina Challenge on Saturday. It was Moriah Oliveira highlighting the day with a strong 400m performance as she finished first with a time of 53.25, the 13th fastest mark in the NCAA this season.
NCA heads on road looking to go 2-0
For the second straight year, Northside Christian Academy opened the season with a hard-fought victory over Greenwood Christian. While the 41-14 final score may have looked like a comfortable Crusaders’ victory, head coach Dean Howell testified otherwise. “Our kids persevered,” he said. “Things weren’t going well for us early...
SC residents were told solar would cut power bills. They never expected 25 year loans
When a door-to-door salesman promised that solar panels could lead to lower utility bills, two homeowners in Manning, South Carolina found themselves stuck with tens of thousands of dollars in loans they say they didn’t sign up for.
Lexington Girls’ Tennis Team Wins “Gold Bracket” at Kathryn Kleckley Memorial Tournament
The Lexington girls’ tennis team showcased their talent by going 4-0 to win the “Gold Bracket” at the third annual Kathryn Kleckley Memorial Girls High School Preseason Invitational Tennis Tournament. Among their victories was a close 4-3 win over River Bluff in the semifinals. The Lady Gators secured third place with a 6-0 victory over Gray Collegiate.
Gardeners wage war against armyworms
LEXINGTON, SC (WACH) -- If you’re starting to see some problems with your yard, you aren’t alone. Armyworms are doing all that damage and it’s happening more and more after Tropical Storm Debby dumped all that rain on the Carolinas earlier this month. “Armyworms are one of...
Benedict talks new era, same expectations at Tigers' Media Day
Monday marked Media Day for Benedict Football as the Tigers enter the season with plenty of differences from last year. A new head coach and over 100 new players, but the expectation of success on and off the field is staying the same. "I feel really good when I look...
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