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More than 50 railroad crossings will be completely closed for the next two weeks in the Midlands. Here's what you need to know.
SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter, Clarendon and Williamsburg County drivers might need to budget a little extra time for your trip. Over the next two weeks, railroad company CSX will be working on 52 railroad crossings, which will be completely closed while crews are at work. We’ve heard from viewers who want to know more about what work is being done, so News 19 is On Your Side to find out more.
Gullah-Geechee Gastronomy: Williamsburg County's Culinary Legacy
Situated in South Carolina's Williamsburg County, the Gullah-Geechee people, descended from West African slaves transported to the Lowcountry, have a rich cultural legacy and rich traditions. The county's traditional Gullah-Geechee cuisine, a culinary tapestry that blends Southern, Caribbean, and African ingredients, is a colorful reflection of its distinctive heritage.
Williamsburg County School District adopts modified year-round calendar for 2024-25 school year
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Williamsburg County School District (WCSD) will operate under a modified year-round calendar when students return for the 2024-25 school year. The district announced Wednesday that it adopted the new calendar, which follows more than 60 school districts across the state and neighboring Georgetown County. Students will still go to […]
Williamsburg Co. Fire Department mourns former chief
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Williamsburg County Fire Department (WCFD) announced the death of their former chief. Officials say former Chief Ed Harville died on Friday, Jan. 26 after a short battle with cancer. WCFD said Chief Harville began his career with the Williamsburg County Fire Department as a firefighter/mechanic and worked his way […]
Start your engines: Motorsports facility coming to Williamsburg County
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A motorsports facility spanning about 155 acres is under construction in Williamsburg County that promises to blend the “thrill of high-performance driving on an FIA-certified track and luxury amenities.” Charleston Motorsports Club announced Thursday that a members’ motorsport track and other features is being developed in the Greeleyville community, which […]
State Rep. Roger Kirby to give Democratic response to State of the State address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — State Rep. Roger Kirby of Lake City will deliver the Democratic response to Gov. Henry McMaster’s State of the State address. Kirby represents House District 101, which includes Williamsburg, Berkeley, and Florence counties. Kirby has been in office since 2015.
Marine Corps Called 911 to Report Losing F-35 Jet After ‘Mishap,’ Report Says
The U.S. Marine Corps lost track of a F-35 fighter jet over South Carolina last September and phoned 911 to report it, according to newly released audio files obtained by ABC News. The pilot of the plane was reportedly ejected from the aircraft before it disappeared from view. A major from the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort called the Williamsburg County 911 dispatcher to alert them of the missing plane following a “mishap.” “I believe we potentially have an aircraft that went down in Williamsburg County earlier today,” the major said on the call. A field of debris was found 75 miles from where the pilot was ejected.Read it at ABC NewsRead more at The Daily Beast.
Lake City council renews contract for top administrator
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Lake City leaders voted Thursday night in a special council meeting to renew the contract of administrator William A. Hall. Hall has served as the city’s administrator since March 2022. The city council voted 4-2 with one abstention to renew his employment for two years. Hall was named the city’s […]
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