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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.
Group forms to booster EMS enrollments at high school level
Ken Loveless, contractor and former District Five school board member who is currently looking to regain that seat, organized a meeting of concerned citizens and elected officials recently to discuss a course of action to promote training of and recruiting potential EMS workers at a high school level. The meeting...
‘Not moving,’ rages Walmart shopper as staff sent him to different line – his fiery response to new self-checkout policy
WALMART shoppers have grown fed up with the major retailer’s new self-checkout policy that appears to be limiting the number of items customers can buy. In recent weeks, shoppers across the country have discovered that their local Walmart stores have implemented new policies for self-service machines originally installed to speed up shopping.
Deputies: Florence County man out on bond found with drugs, arrested again
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Deputies said a Pee Dee man out on bond for drug charges is behind bars again. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Jamie Cooper was arrested Monday after deputies executed a search warrant on Wilcox Road in Lake City. Authorities reportedly seized counterfeit Roxicodone...
Charleston carriage owner defends horses’ treatment in summer heat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Riding in a horse-drawn carriage is a popular tourist attraction in Charleston, but with the heat of the summer, some community members express concern about the safety and health of the horses. Tommy Doyle, the general manager of Palmetto Carriage Works, says he is confident in...
Large ship sighted off Myrtle Beach coast on Sunday laying subsea infrastructure
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of cable the ship is capable of laying. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the […]
Aiken High head football coach announces retirement
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Longtime Head Football Coach Dwayne Garrick is retiring. With as much energy as ever, the Barnwell Dixie Ponytails are state champions for the third year in a row. Aiken High School’s athletic department announced Garrick was stepping away Monday afternoon. He took over the Hornet...
Twin Peaks Opens New Lodge in Fort Mill, SC
The highly anticipated Twin Peaks lodge opens its doors today at 992 Cabelas Drive, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. This new location is the fourth in South Carolina and the 114th across the United States and Mexico, solidifying Twin Peaks’ reputation as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
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.
Berkeley County to decide how they will spend some accommodation fee dollars
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County Council will decide Monday how to spend some of their accommodation fees dollars. The fees are collected by the county which must be spent on things that will be used in relation to tourism. Lisa Jennings, vice president of the Berkeley County Historical Society, was standing in a […]
Beaufort Memorial Hospital welcomes its new PATH Career Development Center
BEAUFORT COUNTY, Sc. (WTOC) - Monday, Beaufort Memorial opened its PATH Career Development Center. Through the PATH Program, Memorial staff learn what it takes to be nurses, medical assistants, patient care technicians and more. The career development center will teach the skills needed for bedside treatment through four state-of-the-art simulation...
BlacQuity Announces the Second Annual ROOTS & RIVERS FESTIVAL to be Held September 14th
BLUFFTON, SC - BlacQuity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs, is thrilled to present the second annual Roots & Rivers Festival, a vibrant celebration of local businesses and community spirit. This year’s Coastal Cowboy and Cowgirl-themed event will take place on September 14, from 2 – 8 p.m. at the scenic river view of Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., and will include live music, line dancing, mechanical bull riding, artisanal vendors, craft beer, food trucks, and new to the festival this year, a Kid Zone and VIP experiences.
Program changes announced for Jeopardy, news programs during 2024 Olympic Games
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – News 2 viewers can expect changes to some of their favorite programs when the 2024 Olympic Games get underway this week in Paris. The opening ceremony will air beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and the Summer Games run through Sunday, August 11. Jeopardy! will not air at […]
Woman mourns loss of husband, urges gun safety after N. Romney St. shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - One Charleston woman is grieving the loss of her husband and dealing with injuries of her own while urging the public to practice proper gun safety. On the night of July 5, a Charleston Police officer reported hearing gunshots from the Bridgeview Apartments on North Romney Street while he was patrolling the area. Three people had been shot, including 44-year-old Brian Fokes, who died at the scene. A teenager and Fokes’ wife Pearl Samuels were taken to the hospital.
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