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Lancaster Co. Sheriff’s Office to host active shooter training
LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - Multiple Lancaster County first responder agencies and departments will participate with Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office personnel in active shooter training at Buford High School. The training is scheduled for July 30 and August 1. According to a press release, the scenario-based training is a follow...
Countdown to camp: 12 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 12 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
Global Microsoft system outage disrupts industries from banks to airports
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Much of the world faced trouble Friday after Microsoft computer systems were locked up from a security update by a cybersecurity company. A service outage happened after the company CrowdStrike pushed out an update to its clients using Microsoft systems, impacting many industries, from schools, to banks, to airlines, according to CNN.
Rain reigns over the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Don't forget to pack your umbrella!. As moisture moves across the Midlands, there will be more chances of rain. There's a chance of heavy rain on Sunday evening, along with scattered thunderstorms and showers. The northern Midlands are expected to receive the greatest amount, based on...
Nightrydas Elite, Oakland Soldiers punch tickets to Peach Jam title game
Jul. 20—NORTH AUGUSTA — They've been on a collision course all week in North Augusta, and on Championship Sunday the Peach Jam matchup so many have been hoping for will come true. Nightrydas Elite and Oakland Soldiers will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Riverview Park Activities Center after each won quarterfinal and semifinal matchups Saturday, and the winner will have truly earned the right to ...
Live Hub: Florida State at ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE -- Florida State's day under the lights at the 2024 installment of the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff event will be on Monday, July 22nd at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. The Seminoles are represented at the event by head coach Mike Norvell, as well as a trio of veteran players developed within the program - offensive tackle Darius Washington, defensive end Patrick Payton, and defensive tackle Joshua Farmer.
Three Questions For Mario Cristobal Before ACC Kickoff
Another year for Mario Cristobal as the leader of the Miami Hurricanes. This year the expectations are higher than ever, yet there are still questions that need to be asked for the coach entering his third season.
Three freshmen who can rise the depth chart in preseason camp
In the 2024 recruiting class, South Carolina added multiple prospects to the roster that have a chance to make a big impact in their first season in the garnet and black. The 2024 recruiting class, which consisted of 15 high school signees, finished ranked No. 18 in the country which was good for No. 11 in the SEC, including both Texas and Oklahoma's signing classes.
Charlotte Rocked by Back-to-Back Shootings, Police Investigating Consecutive Night Incidents with Victims in Serious Condition
A stark sequence of gun violence has unfolded in Charlotte over two consecutive nights, leaving multiple individuals grappling with the aftermath of unexpected aggression. The first of these incidents occurred on Friday night, just after 8 p.m., along Katelyn Drive in the northern sector of the city. According to WSOC-TV, MEDIC reported that one person was seriously injured and subsequently taken to Atrium Main, facing life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting.
Statesville Branch NAACP presented prestigious national award
The Statesville Branch NAACP was presented the prestigious Thalheimer Award last week during the NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas. Branch President Todd Scott was shocked and excited when he learned that the local organization had been named the award recipient – and he was honored to accept the award on behalf of the branch’s executive committee and membership.
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