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Midway Fire Rescue honors heroic efforts of 10-year-old during blaze at family’s home
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 10-year-old Georgetown County boy is being called a hero for quick thinking that likely saved his family from dying in a Christmas house fire. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Cooper is the reason they were all able to get out safely,” Midway Fire Marshal Bill Collins said. […]
Nation's No. 1 prospect puts South Carolina basketball on top list
Per usual, South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has the Gamecocks in the conversation for several of the top recruits in the country in the class of 2025. In recent weeks, Carolina has been included on the top lists for 5-star prospects Zakiyah Johnson and Divine Bourrage. On Tuesday, another...
SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery
BLYTHEWOOD — When Brenda Kinsler’s son was around 10 years old, he came home from school with questions about his family that she couldn’t answer. “Mom, who are we?” Kinsler, who lives in Washington, D.C., recalled him asking. “Where are we from? Who’s famous in our family?” Kinsler told him what she could about her […] The post SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Miss Genesis Anderson and Mr. Dylan Rogers Exchange Wedding Vows
On the eighth of June in two thousand and twenty-four, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny and Connie Anderson of Latta announce the marriage of their daughter, Genesis Anderson of Latta, to Dylan Rogers of Lake View, the son of Charles (Bubba) and Marsha Rogers. The wedding took place at The Southern Dream Wedding Venue in Gibson, North Carolina with Harold Cooke officiating. The wedding was sweet and spiritual in every way. It was the couple’s desire to honor their Savior, Jesus Christ, in every aspect that day and remind witnesses in attendance that “we love, because He first loved us.”
Predicting Dawn Staley's rotations for South Carolina women's basketball without Kamilla Cardoso
COLUMBIA — An instrumental part of South Carolina women's basketball's offense is gone. The Gamecocks utilized former center Kamilla Cardoso in every way possible, and the 6-foot-7 star was a fundamental part of the undefeated, championship season but now Cardoso plays in the WNBA. A lot of the offense was played through Cardoso, and there is no choice but to make a change.
Man wanted for felony charges in South Carolina apprehended in Monroe
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina authorities said on Thursday that they caught a man wanted out of South Carolina for felony charges. On Thursday, July 25, a K9 police unit captured the man, identified as Deangelo Williams, in the North Carolina city of Monroe. Williams, 35, was wanted in South Carolina for felony charges related to breaking into cars.
Surfside Beach gives police chief role to interim chief
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The Town of Surfside Beach’s interim police chief will stay in the role. The town’s council voted for Ken Davis to take over the role permanently at a Tuesday night meeting, a town spokesperson confirmed to WMBF News. Davis first took over as...
Clemson Professor Patents Peach Varieties to Help Save Vital South Carolina Industry
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981. Its offices sit just off campus in a nondescript high-rise that overlooks downtown Clemson’s three-block run of shops and restaurants. It is little known, but its impact is significant. CURF’s mission is to advance the research...
Former Charleston educators featured in South Carolina History Calendar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A long-time Lowcountry educator and her late husband are being honored in a special way. They are featured in an annual calendar that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans across the state. The calendar is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education. “But...
Parkton Woman Takes Home $343,000 In North Carolina Instant Win Lottery Game
Congratulations to Carletta Woodall of Robeson County, who recently won over $343,000 with the North Carolina Education Lottery!. Carletta’s major cash win came on the night of July 11, when she decided to put $1 on the Bison Bonanza digital instant game while relaxing at her home in Parkton. Bison Bonanza features a progressive jackpot that can be won at anytime, even right before bed in Carletta’s case.
Uber at center of South Carolina human trafficking lawsuit
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A human trafficking horror story on the state’s northern border could easily happen on the Grand Strand thanks to lax regulations and proper training of rideshare drivers, an attorney said on Wednesday. Tracey Cowan, head of Clarkson Law Firm’s sexual assault practice, on Wednesday filed a 38-page lawsuit against Uber in […]
SCISA Prepares to Open 55th Football Season
Can Hammond (4A), Hilton Head Christian (3A), Bethesda Academy (2A), Patrick Henry Academy (1A) and Jefferson Davis Academy (8 Man) defend their 2023 titles? Hammond will be playing for their 8th straight title in Class 4A. Laurence Manning was runners-up to Hammond in 2023. Augusta Christian, Ben Lippen and Heathwood...
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