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Family of USC student killed by mistaken Uber driver 'relieved' after killer’s appeal denied
The family of a University of South Carolina student who was brutally murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly thought was her Uber home is expressing relief now that the man convicted in her killing will remain behind bars.
Midlands mother shares testimony of faith in kidney failure journey
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Brittany Dickerson was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease when she was a young girl. For most of her life, it’s a condition she’s been able to keep under control. Now, she is experiencing kidney failure. Every day is a battle not just to survive,...
"They don't want to be tracked": Midlands see increase in number of homeless families
Lexington County (WACH) — A growing homeless crisis is becoming more mainstream in the Midlands, spotlighting not only the growing number of people facing poverty but also the struggles of a more hidden community. However, the hiding places of certain people are beginning to become clear as families from Richland to Lexington County start to call out for help. "They don't want to be counted and they don't want to be tracked," said President of Homeless No More, Dr. Lila Anna Sauls.
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.
Player of the Week: White Knoll's Landon Sharpe aims to build off historic season
(WACH) - Landon Sharpe has had the best seat in the house from the pocket the past three years watching White Knoll climb to the top. "It's changed a lot," said senior quarterback Sharpe. "We're just all like a family now." The Timberwolves went undefeated in the regular season last...
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. ...
Motel employee helps save woman being strangled in front of kids
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A Rembert man allegedly forced himself into a woman's motel room and tried to strangle her in front of their children. Deputies say they arrested Thomer Robinson, 23, of Sumter after they responded to the motel near North Main Street just before 1:30 a.m. on August 23 for a report of domestic violence.
Johnson steps down as Nation Ford athletic director
Nearly two years after their last athletic director resigned, Nation Ford High School is in the market for another one. Falcons’ athletic director Dave Johnson resigned from his job earlier this week after holding the position for roughly two years. Johnson took the job as an interim in August 2022 after former athletic director Jaybe Shackleford resigned following a motorcycle accident. Ironically, both resignations came during the third week of August roughly two years apart.
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