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USC’s Sanders on Maxwell Award preseason list
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 29, 2024) – University of South Carolina running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders has been named to the 88th Maxwell Award Watch List, presented annually to the outstanding player in college football, the Maxwell Football Club announced today. Sanders, a 6-0, 230-pound senior from Rockledge, Fla., is in his first season with the Gamecocks […]
Berkeley Co. school resource officer training drill offers new bus scenarios
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - The Berkeley County School District is working to help prepare school resource officers for an active shooter situation with a drill Tuesday afternoon. The week-long training is held at Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner where SROs go through different training sessions with this year’s...
Friendship AME Church unveils new Tree of Remembrance
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Parishioners and leadership gathered at a longtime Mount Pleasant church on Sunday afternoon for its heritage weekend celebrations. Friendship AME Church renamed its educational building the Jackson-McPherson Education Building and unveiled its Heritage Center Tree of Remembrance to honor deceased parishioners from the church’s founding. “Today is a very exciting […]
Harris swoops into Atlanta with Democrats saying she has put Georgia ‘in play’
As Vice President Kamala Harris embarks on her second week on the campaign trail, she is set to visit a battleground state President Joe Biden may have lost in his campaign: Georgia. According to a Hill/Emerson College poll, Harris is polling just 2 points below former President Donald Trump, with Harris gaining 46% to Trump’s […]
National Hurricane Center increases chances of tropical cyclone. Georgia should watch closely
In a rush? Here's everything you need to know — in less than a minute — about what's happening in the tropics. The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances for a tropical wave to strengthen as it moves toward Florida and the U.S., according to the latest advisory. The system now...
How experienced is the Ole Miss offense?
Ole Miss reports to preseason camp today, and the media will get their look at the Rebels on Wednesday. The season begins on August 31 at home versus Furman, and Ole Miss a consensus top-10 team and darling to make the College Football Playoff. Led by a third-year quarterback in Jaxson Dart and a talented group of receivers, the Rebels are expected to be one of the league's top offenses. But where does that experience come from? Let's take a look. Below are career snap counts by player and position. Quarterbacks Running Backs Logan Diggs is currently recovering from an...
Man dies after stabbing in Beaufort County, suspect in custody
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One man is dead following a stabbing at Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on Monday, July 29 at about 2:45 p.m., according to the police report. Upon arrival, deputies found a 47-year-old male victim...
Downpours and strong gusts possible this evening
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A cluster of storms is forecast to move from northwest to southeast across South Carolina this evening. While not everyone will get rain, those that do could experience torrential downpours and gusty winds. The Storm Prediction Center has the western and central Midlands in a...
Biomarker testing for targeted lung cancer treatment
This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Adam Fox about biomarker testing for targeted lung cancer treatment. Dr. Fox is an Assistant Professor of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and he’s a pulmonologist at Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. TRANSCRIPT:. Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio...
Clemson University Launching New Initiative to Bring the Power of STEM to South Carolina Schools
Through a new partnership with STEM Global Action, Clemson University’s Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access, will launch the STEM South Carolina (STEM SC) initiative as part of the university’s mission to enhance educational access to all students for success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. One...
Best Upstate high school football juniors for 2024 SCHSL season
With the South Carolina high school football season approaching the first day of practice on Aug. 2 and Week Zero regular-season games on Aug. 23, here is a look at the Upstate’s top seniors in 2024. They are listed in alphabetical order. Torrean Davis Spartanburg | 6-1, 170 | Wide receiver ...