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Port Royal, Bluffton ranked among safest cities in South Carolina
In a recent study recently released before this summer by popular website safewise.com ranking the safest cities in South Carolina, Bluffton came in at a very impressive #1 on the list and on this side of the Broad River Bridge, Port Royal came in at #9. Each year, SafeWise experts...
Employee charged with stealing SC DMV funds
A Camden woman faces a felony charge for allegedly using state computers to steal thousands of dollars while working for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. SLED agents arrested Julia Haley Baker, 22. She was charged with computer crime in the first degree and booked at the Kershaw County Detention Center and will be prosecuted by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. If convicted, she could be fined up to $50,000 and/or sentenced to up to five years in prison.
Manning Native named Chief of Police at Clemson
Manning native and Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Captain Chris Harrington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, effective July 15th. Harrington, a two-time graduate of Clemson University, began his career with CUPD in 2005 and has served in various leadership roles over his 19-year tenure. “Chris has distinguished...
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Five Manning students awarded scholarships by St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54
St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54 hosted its annual scholarship donation event on July 8 at the lodge, located at 232 East Boyce Street. Five local students were awarded scholarships to assist with their college and further education expenses. The recipients, listed from left to right in the group photo, are...
Local chicken farmer raises over $900 for St. Jude through annual beach barbecue
Russ Harrelson was born and raised locally in Alcolu. He currently works as a chicken farmer, owning four chicken houses. However, he goes down to the beach once a year and barbecues a hog, selling portions and then donating the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When asked...
Join the Richland County Guardians of the Night K9 5K run
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting its annual Guardians of the Night K9 5K race/run on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. This event raises funds for the K9 team, covering costs for training,...
Williamsburg Co. charges men with furnishing contraband into prison
WILLIAMSBURG, S.C. (WCBD) – The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men for furnishing contraband at the Federal Correctional Institution, Williamsburg. Luther J’Quan Antonio Brown, age 28, of North Charleston, was arrested andcharged by the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office with furnishing contraband to inmate. Dontae Daniel Royal, age 25, of Columbia, was arrested and charged […]
Florence man who died in N.C. kayaking incident identified
BUXTON, N.C. (WMBF) - Officials have identified a man from Florence who died in a kayaking incident over the weekend in North Carolina. Park officials said 72-year-old Ross Fulcher launched a kayak from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore Saturday morning. Bystanders reported seeing the kayak flip while trying to ride away nearly 50 years from the beach.
Coroner IDs man killed in Florence apartment complex shooting
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities have identified a man killed after a shooting in Florence over the weekend. The Florence Police Department said officers responded early Sunday to the Colonial Gardens Apartments on Third Loop Road after reports of gunshots in the area. The department said officers found a victim...
Countdown to camp: 11 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 11 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
Hemingway resident wished happy 105th birthday by Georgetown Co. deputy
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Hemingway resident was wished an extra special birthday for her 105th year. Rosa Lee Rogers had a drive-by celebration at her home on Sunday. Chief Deputy Wayne Owens with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office swung by to wish Miss Rogers a happy 105th...
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