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Black bear makes an appearance at Aiken County home
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken County resident said Wednesday a black bear came walking up her driveway in broad daylight. She even sent News 12 a video showing the bear ambling up before scampering away from the house on Croft Mill Road. Although black bears don’t tend to be...
Expect property tax delays in Lexington County due to new system
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — If you have property tax business to attend to in Lexington County, you'll want to be aware of delays caused by a new system. Beginning at Noon, Friday, July 19, 2024, all Lexington County services related to property taxes will be unavailable for up to five days due to the installation of a new property tax billing and collection system.
Fit4School will be July 20
The 14th annual Fit4School returns to the Aiken County Family Y on Saturday, July 20. The drive-thru event will provide free school supplies, health screenings by Hearing Associates. of South Carolina and haircuts by Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology. There also will be. opportunities to meet superheroes and princesses and...
Local conservation group challenging Pee Dee manufacturer’s discharge permit
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — More than 300,000 people from Darlington to Georgetown counties are at continued risk of consuming a carcinogen known to cause kidney and liver problems if state regulators renew a discharge permit for Darlington-based Fiber industries. That’s at the center of a legal challenge by Winyah Rivers Alliance, which is asking a […]
EV conversion market still going strong
Ever since the dawn of the electric vehicle days, way back before the major car makers or even Tesla decided to get into the business, there has existed the do-it-yourself market, where people experimented with converting their old gas guzzler to an EV. Now, there are companies that actually specialize in these custom conversions, and our next guest is one. Mike Northrup is the owner of Northrup Electric Automotive Work in Columbia, S.C.
Localized flooding, isolated damaging gusts possible this afternoon
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Much like the past several days, it won't take long to heat up this morning. Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid and upper 90s by the early afternoon across the Midlands. Fortunately, widespread rain should help cool us off later in the day. Showers...
York County leaders receive death threats over proposed solar plant in Fort Mill
YORK COUNTY, S.C. — A controversial solar plant in York County isn't giving up on its plans to come to Fort Mill just yet. In May, the York County Zoning Board voted against Silfab Solar's plan due to neighbor outrage. The company is now challenging that vote. There are...
Now That’s a REALLY Big Fish…
Local fisherman Brian McLaughlin made quite a splash last weekend by reeling in a massive 65 lb. catfish at Santee. McLaughlin, who was fishing with Wayne Kanipe of K&K Printing, hooked the giant fish using cut bait in approximately 8 feet of water. McLaughlin, who owns Onesimus Venture Pressure Washing...
Lineup announced for Field & Stream Music Fest in Winnsboro
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The first ever Field & Stream Music Fest is coming to Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro this October and, if the lineup and optional add-ons are any indication, the weekend should be a wild one. Headliners will be award-winner Eric Church and Lainey Wilson -- you...
City of Columbia hosts Book Drive for Little Libraries Initiative
The City of Columbia Office of the Mayor is excited to announce a community book drive to support the launch of new “Little Libraries” initiative. As part of the Columbia Streams Art public art program, local youth groups from City of Columbia Parks have creatively upcycled newspaper boxes, transforming them into vibrant Little Libraries that will be unveiled across North Columbia in August. These charming boxes will provide easy access to books for children and families and encourage the “take one, leave one” practice.
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