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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...
Delta Air Lines cancellations affect Myrtle Beach airport passengers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some passengers at Myrtle Beach International Airport were a portion of those affected Monday after an outage that Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on Sunday caused about 3,500 flights to be canceled through the weekend. The global outage took down Microsoft systems around the world after a faulty update from […]
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.
Charleston Co. working to make homes ‘affordable’ for 99 years
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Council will meet this week for its third and final vote on its affordable housing program. Started in February 2022, the Charleston Homes Program includes 18 properties around the Charleston area, 16 of which are being looked at by developers. During Tuesday’s meeting...
Florence police, county deputies on scene of barricade situation at apartment complex
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - Authorities are working on a barricade situation in Florence on Monday evening. Florence Captain Stephen Starling said the sheriff’s office and police department were attempting to serve a warrant at an apartment on Brittany Place. The person then barricaded themselves inside. This is a developing...
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Paid Extras: Seniors Needed for The Righteous Gemstones on July 23, 2024 – Information Provided
The Righteous Gemstones is about to begin filming in Charleston, South Carolina. The casting directors for HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones have put out a casting call for paid extras that live in the Charleston area – Those interested are able to follow the directions below to get their submissions directly to the show’s extras casting team. Casting team at Tona Dahlquist, who are the extras casting directors in the Charleston area are gearing up for season 4 of “The Righeous Gemstones” and will be in need of paid background of all ages for the filming in 2024 for the 2024/2025 season.
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.
'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...
Pickle Palooza Scheduled for September 21st
On Saturday, September 21st, residents can enjoy Pickle Palooza, a local celebration of all things 'pickle.' The festival-style event will include live music featuring multiple bands/DJs, food trucks, beer tents, liquor vendors, pickeball, games, and more. There will be temporary pickleball courts, coaches, and experienced players on hand to help...
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...
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