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#STRecruiting: 2026 SAF J’Zavien Currence shares insight on status of his recruitment
South Pointe High School in Rock Hill is at it again. In its short history, the school has sent forth dozens of players to college football programs of all levels. Those players would include some of the best players in the modern history of high school football in South Carolina.
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the use of technology increases in our day-to-day lives, so does the need for online security. Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC (“Kick”), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
Here's how Shelby football overcame a slow start to take down rival Kings Mountain
SHELBY — Following a lackluster first half Friday night against rival Kings Mountain, Shelby football coach Mike Wilbanks figured there wasn’t a way for his team to play any worse. “Our defense kept us in the game, it was 3-0 in the first quarter, even though things should’ve been much, much worse,” Wilbanks said. “But we kept believing someone was going to make a play.” ...
Shelby tops Kings Mountain 32-16 in Football Friday Night Universal Windows Direct Game of the Week
SHELBY, N.C. (WBTV) - In a heavyweight showdown of Cleveland County powerhouses, the Shelby Golden Lions came out on top over the Kings Mountain Mountaineers with a 32-16 win at George Blanton Memorial Stadium. Entering tonight’s game, Kings Mountain had won four of the last five meetings between the two...
Ballantyne Ridge falls to Fort Mill 56-0 in program’s first-ever game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The start of a new era in Charlotte-area football got off to a less than stellar start in week one. Ballantyne Ridge took to the field for the first time as a program boasting one of the youngest and smallest rosters in the state, and possibly the nation.
Previewing the Mayor race for the City of Gaffney
With the run-off race for the City of Gaffney in less than a week, 7NEWS sat down with each candidate to ask them about their platform, their reason for running, and why each believes they are the best candidate to lead the City of Gaffney forward for the next four years.
Trial continues for Charlotte man accused of raping, killing cousin in 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor's note: This story discusses sexual assault and domestic violence, which may include descriptions of violent acts. Reader discretion is advised. The trial of Derek Ward continued in a Mecklenburg County courtroom Thursday and Friday with more emotional moments from the family of Brittini Ward, the cousin he is accused of raping and killing in 2010.
The University of South Carolina says it's a free speech issue
COLUMBIA — A social media message circulating among University of South Carolina alumni is criticizing the state’s largest university system for allowing a student event featuring a pair of controversial far-right political provocateurs, including the founder of the Proud Boys. In response, a college spokesman said allowing the...
With latest transfer from South Carolina football program, offensive players change jersey numbers
On Thursday, news broke that confirmed an ongoing rumor when South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer announced that wide receiver Ahmari Huggins-Bruce was no longer with the program. Huggins-Bruce, who joined the team this offseason after transferring from the Louisville Cardinals, is enrolled at Louisville again and is in the process of trying to re-join their football team.
VARSITY FOOTBALL OPENS UP THE SEASON HOSTING WHITE KNOLL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH
Varsity Football opens up their 2024 season Saturday, August 24th @ Zemp Stadium. The Bulldogs will be hosting the Timberwolves of White Knoll in a non region game. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm and tickets can be purchased online by scanning the qr code. There will be limited cash tickets at the gate that can be purchased as well, both cash & online tickets are $7.00.
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