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New Miss SC USA parade marshal for Wednesday afternoon’s Whitten Center Parade
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) announces that the newly crowned Miss South Carolina USA Gracen Grainger will be appearing at the annual Independence. Day Parade at the DDSN Whitten Regional Center. One of her first official duties as the reigning Miss South Carolina will be...
Alligator Stops Traffic Using the Crosswalk to Cross Street in South Carolina
An alligator stopped traffic at Huntington Beach Park in South Carolina as he took his time crossing the street, and he even used the crosswalk to do it! ABC News shared a video of the strolling gator on Friday, June 28th, and it's pretty cool to watch. He was in no hurry whatsoever! The video is ...Continue reading
Columbia man charged in his mother’s death
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia man is accused of killing his mother last December, according to Lexington County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD). Terry Lee Self Jr., 37, is charged with murder, according to an arrest warrant. “A canoer found the body of the suspect’s mother in the Edisto River...
Voters kick all the Republican women out of the South Carolina Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only three Republican women in the South Carolina Senate took on their party and stopped a total abortion ban from passing in their state last year. In return, they lost their jobs. Voters removed Sens. Sandy Senn, Penry Gustafson and Katrina Shealy from office during sparsely turned out primaries in June, and […]
Calhoun County band to perform in National Independence Day Parade
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. — A high school band from Calhoun County is the only band representing South Carolina in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The band will leave Wednesday for DC to perform a selection in the parade, including 'American the Beautiful'. The 50-person...
Man dies following accident at Zeus Industrial plant in Gaston, coroner says
GASTON, S.C. (WIS) - A man is dead after an accident at a manufacturing plant in Gaston. According to the Calhoun County Coroner’s Office, Zeus Industrial called authorities at 1:21 p.m. on Monday, June 24 to their Gaston location saying there had been an accident. An EMS report stated...
Residents at Christopher Towers face summer heat without A/C
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Senior citizens residing at Christopher Towers in Five Points are facing sweltering conditions as the building's air conditioning system remains out of service for over 24 hours. "I got up and couldn’t even sleep because it was so hot," said David Cooper who lives in Christopher...
Joyce Edwards makes South Carolina women's basketball history before stepping foot on court
South Carolina's top women's basketball recruit, Joyce Edwards, will have the honor of wearing No. 8 for the first time in program history as she looks to make her imprint on the school
Summerville man arrested for attempting to sell contraband at Dorchester County prison
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A Summerville man out on bond was arrested for conspiring with an inmate to sell drugs and other contraband at Lieber Correctional Institute. Damien Rakari Anderson, 25, is charged with trafficking methamphetamines, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, providing contraband to an inmate, and criminal conspiracy, according to the SC […]
In a recent study, Charleston, SC is the fastest growing life sciences metro hub in the nation between 2018-2022
Did you know that Charleston is the fastest-growing life sciences metro hub in the country?. In a recent study by CommercialCafe, between 2018 – 2022, Charleston was the fastest growing life sciences metro hub in the country among 24 leading metro competitors, according to a recent ranking. During these four years, Charleston, South Carolina outpaced traditional hubs including Boston, San Francisco and New York. Though Charleston is not ranked #1, it is clearly indicating a strong foundation and interest around the country.
Actor Tony Cavalero Aids Overcrowded Animal Shelter in South Carolina
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The Charleston Animal Society, overwhelmed with hundreds of kittens, has gained the...
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