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Suspect accused of killing Charlotte man denied bond
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man suspected of killing another man in Charlotte earlier in July and was arrested in South Carolina on July 17 appeared in Mecklenburg County court Monday morning. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said 41-year-old Eric Watson was taken into custody in Lancaster County, South Carolina. Watson...
Luxury car theft ring busted; several arrest made: Here's how detectives say they did it
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — According to the Union County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina, a luxury car theft ring has been busted and several people are facing more than 50 charges. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) Detectives say over the past several months they have been...
LeBron James joins South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and Sue Bird with historic honor
Back in 2004, long before she was the South Carolina basketball coach with three National Championships, Dawn Staley was nearing the end of her playing career and was given one of the most prestigious honors in all of United States athletics. At the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece,...
South Carolina's Offensive Line Among Most Improved in Power 5, Says National Analyst
247 National Analyst Bud Elliott names South Carolina as having one of the most improved offensive lines in Power 5 football. The Gamecocks' revamped line includes key freshmen and transfers, promising a stronger performance this season.
Columbia-based barbecue dry rub company selected to compete in streaming television show
Columbia-based barbecue company Bub ‘n Mutha’s, Inc., is gearing up to compete in a streaming television show featuring entrepreneurs across the nation. According to a written statement issued by the company on Monday, beginning August 13, the team will be flying to film the next season of the streaming television show, “The BLOX.”
Chris Gordon: Director of Player Development at University of South Carolina with Successful Coaching Career
Chris Gordon was appointed as the Director of Player Development for University of South Carolina baseball on June 22, 2024. He will oversee Analytics and serve as the Camp Coordinator for the Gamecocks, relocating from the University of Texas where he was involved in hitting and pitching development. Gage Boehm...
City of Florence issues boil water advisory
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence issued a boiled water advisory on Monday for customers located in the 400 to 800 blocks of South Church Street, 400 to 800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street, Prince Street, Noble Street, 200 block of East Elm Street, 400 to 700 blocks of Jarrott Street and the 400 block of Railroad Avenue.
Some events that can help with back-to-school
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for a little help with back to school supplies? Want to get your students psyched for the new school year. These events could be just the ticket. South Carolina Annual Tax Free weekend is scheduled for August 2-4. For 72 hours, eligible times for back to school like computes, clothing and accessories, shoes, etc can be found tax free.
'Operation Tidal Wave' leads to 9 arrests in online child predator sting
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Attorney General's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Division spearheaded an operation called "Operation Tidal Wave" to capture nine men seeking to exploit and abuse children through online platforms. Operation Tidal Wave was finalized after extensive...
Arrest made after shots fired into vehicle in Sumter, sheriff says
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — A suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting into an occupied car in Sumter County, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they received a call reporting shots fired into an occupied vehicle at 9:39 p.m., Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, and they responded to a business on North Main Street.
Florence Co. drug bust uncovers counterfeit pills, firearm at Lake City home
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Monday, the Florence County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at 207 Wilcox Street in Lake City. The Florence County SWAT team assisted. During an undercover narcotics investigation, officials located a quantity of Roxicodone pain pills, over a...
Fairways for Warriors is providing hope, healing, and camaraderie for combat wounded veterans and their families
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fairways for Warriors’ mission is to reduce the number of veteran suicides and to provide mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual rehabilitation to combat veterans and their families. The Grand Strand Chapter was founded in January 2023. The camaraderie and challenges of golf aids...
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