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Teammates, others say goodbye to SCSU Hall of Fame member Benjamin Blocker
Several teammates and other SC State graduates gathered for the Homegoing Service for former Bulldog Hall of Fame running back Benjamin "Bennie" Mays Blocker, Sr. on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Leevy's Funeral Home in Columbia. Heading the group was Dr. Willis Ham, one of Blocker's closest friends and teammates....
Heating up to the mid and upper 90s
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Out goes the rain, in comes the heat!. A stray shower will be possible for a few this morning and afternoon, but most should remain dry. The additional sunshine will help boost temperatures from the 70s this morning to the mid 90s this afternoon. With...
FIRST ALERT: Excessive heat, humidity expected Thursday!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Dangerous heat and humidity will carry over into the first day of August! Heat index values were kept relatively lower on Wednesday due to the periodic cloud cover and isolated gusty storms, mainly along and south of the I-26 corridor. We’ll stay on the quiet side tonight, but overnight lows will only fall into the 70s across the region. With only high clouds expected for much of Thursday morning, expect a fast rise in temperatures through the late morning and afternoon hours. Conditions are forecast to turn towards dangerous levels beginning around lunchtime as many locations away from the coast should climb into the mid to upper-90s. With humidity increasing slightly, widespread heat index values will reach at least 110° for at least two consecutive hours. There is an increasing risk of higher heat index values, especially in the Tri-County and Colleton County; an Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday for these locations for the likelihood of values between 113-115°. Meanwhile, a Heat Advisory is in effect for Williamsburg and Georgetown Counties. With Thursday being the first day of school for the aforementioned counties, make sure that you and your children limit time spent outdoors, and stay hydrated.
Winning lottery sold in Spartanburg, South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Someone in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is holding a winning lottery ticket. The lucky Palmetto Cash 5 ticket was bought at the 7 Eleven at 2275 Nazareth Church Rd and is worth $210,000. The Palmetto Cash 5ticket matched all five numbers drawn on Tuesday, July 30, to...
Police: Woman charged with 2 counts of murder after family members stabbed in Bloomingdale
BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Update 3:45 p.m.: A man and woman were found stabbed to death in their Bloomingdale home, with the daughter of the female victim arrested as the suspect. Ashley Burnett, the niece of the victims, shared her disbelief. "It's been very hard...
Chief at center of lawsuit alleging racial bias within Savannah Fire Department
Savannah Fire Department (SFD) Chief Elzie Kitchen as an individual and the City of Savannah as a municipality are the primary targets of a July 10, 2024 lawsuit brought by SFD Captain and former Battalion Chief, Jeffrey Croslen, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. The lawsuit is the latest effort by Croslen to bring to light what he describes as “a long and entrenched history of (SFD) passing over qualified African-American officers for top-level leadership positions.”
Award-winning Beaufort distillery now named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024
A Beaufort distillery with an ear-catching name has earned some taste-bud-catching top honors in the Palmetto State. The Rotten Little Bastard Distillery (RLB is you are talking about it in church) was recently named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024 in The Guide to South Carolina’s "Best of South Carolina" 2024 Contest.
South Carolina's liquor liability law affecting local bars. What to know about legislation
Gone are the remnants of Upstate bar and social scene favorites such as Blind Horse Saloon, Smiley's Acoustic Cafe and Rotties 221 Biergarten, all which have fallen victim to the South Carolina Liquor Liability Law, or, Bill 116. Powdersville Pub and Topside Pool Club have fallen to the law, and more will follow. ...
What is the Liquor by the Drink Tax and how much have South Carolinians contributed?
A night out at a local bar or enjoying a drink with friends at an event comes at an additional cost for South Carolina business owners. The Liquor by the Drink Tax is collected monthly for alcohol-serving businesses in the Palmetto State. Every beer, cocktail, and glass of wine sold and consumed at an event or business licensed to sell alcohol receives a five percent tax known as the Liquor by the Drink Tax; in addition...
Sen. Tim Scott to be married in South Carolina this weekend, what we know so far
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is set to be wed this Saturday, Aug. 3, to Charleston-based fiancée Mindy Noce. The South Carolina senator, who ran for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination on a platform based on optimism and hope, proposed to Noce in January on Kiawah Island. Having never been married, Scott has long...
Restaurant Inspections: Wipe on, wipe off, but do not line shelves with towels
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted July 17–July 30, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
‘Operation Move-Out’: mass trash pickup begins as college students’ leases end
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - City of Charleston leaders are taking action to ensure no items are left in the streets as several College of Charleston students move out between Wednesday and Monday. Data shows that over 60% of College of Charleston students live off-campus. City leaders say they are starting...