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Columbia SC grabs first-ever James Beard Award
You may have heard about this already, because the occasion certainly has received a lot of press. In June of this year, a Midlands wine bar received a coveted James Beard award, the first time this has ever happened in the Capital City. Mike Switzer interviews Tim Gardner, owner and founder of Lula Drake Wine Parlour in Columbia, S.C., recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages category from James Beard.
Alex Murdaugh crime books to be released, including two by murder trial jury members
Even as the post-conviction case of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is set to go before the South Carolina Supreme Court in hopes of a retrial, a second wave of books on the internationally known Murdaugh murder saga hits bookshelves, including chronicles from a Wall Street Journal reporter and two members of Murdaugh's jury. ...
SC State Cross-Country Teams Unveil Exciting 2024 Schedule
South Carolina State's men's and women's cross-country teams announced their upcoming schedule, featuring four regular season meets leading up to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championships. The season opens at the CSU Buccaneer Open on August 30, followed by the Winthrop Adidas Invitational on September 28. The team will then compete in the CSU Invitational on October 4 and finish the regular season at the USCB Invite on October 12. The MEAC Championships are set for November 2 in Smyrna, Delaware, where champions will qualify for NCAA Regionals.
Irmo adopts new rule to increase traffic studies for growing developments
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Town of Irmo has adopted a new traffic ordinance that requires more frequent traffic studies as the town continues to grow and develop. "This is an opportunity for the town to be more involved in the traffic impact analysis portion of development," said Assistant Town Administrator Doug Polen.
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. ...
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