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Black Voices: Gullah Swim Academy works to create safer swimming experiences
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2020 to 2022, more than 4,500 people drowned in the United States. But one Lowcountry swim organization is working to change that. Summer means swim lessons for 11-year-old Jordan Jackson. For two years, he has been...
Bryce Shaffer signs pro deal with the TB Rays
CONWAY, S.C. – Former Coastal Carolina pitcher Bryce Shaffer inked a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. In his two years at CCU, Shaffer appeared in 50 games with five starts. The left-handed pitcher finished his career with a 5.74 ERA and an 8-7 record while recording two saves. Shaffer pitched 111.1 innings with 112 strikeouts and allowed 81 […]
Talented in-state 4-star prospect announces surprise college commitment
The South Carolina football roster is loaded with veteran wide receivers. Gage Larvadain, Ahmari Huggins-Bruce, Dalevon Campbell, Payton Mangrum, and Luke Doty are all seniors (though, Doty could return for a sixth year in 2025), and Jared Brown is a redshirt junior. Even Nyck Harbor, just a sophomore, is expected to have just two more years in Columbia as a player with his physical profile is sure to be an intriguing NFL Draft prospect when eligible after 2025.
Kj’s Market set to close in Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – The Kj’s Market in Moncks Corner is closing its doors by the end of August, its parent company announced Tuesday. Lowes Foods has decided as part of a growth strategy, they have decided to close its Moncks Corner store along with two other stores in North Carolina. The Moncks Corner […]
Comfort in a bag: How one lab tech enhances the Tidelands transfusion experience
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — For patients receiving transfusions, the sometimes hours-long process can be draining both physically and emotionally, but one healthcare professional at Tidelands Health is hoping a small gesture will help pass the time. A word search book, a pen, some nice tissues and a good...
Georgetown County wants to turn blighted properties into community spaces. How you can help identify them
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- Georgetown County has received half a million dollars in federal funding to begin the process of rehabilitating environmentally damaged properties into usable community spaces. Now, county officials are asking the public to help identify which sites could be a good fit for the program. The $500,000 in funding, awarded through a […]
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and South Carolina Isn’t Happy
Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.
Photos released of man after crime at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, car dealership, police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Police in South Carolina are looking for a man after what they say he did at a car dealership in Myrtle Beach. (Above video is the Friday morning headlines for July 26, 2024.) Horry County Police Department officers released photos of the man they believed...
Overturned student discipline decisions in Charleston Co. schools raise concerns
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Students accused of crimes like assault and having drugs or weapons on campus face discipline from the school board, but an investigation shows most rulings on discipline are being overturned in North Charleston. Current Charleston County School District protocol requires that its constituent boards handle...
Deputies search for runaway, ask for public's help
SUMTER, S.C. (WACH) — Deputies are looking for a 17-year-old runway from Sumter. According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, the family of Tyquan Parker last saw him on Wednesday, July 24 in the area of Cane Savannah Road. ALSO | Missing teen found shot to death, police say.
Few coaching changes take place at Chesterfield
Chesterfield – As the 2024-25 school year begins, there will be a few new faces in charge of some athletic programs at Chesterfield High. Athletic director Kevin Kenny had to make a big hire, late in the spring, to fill an unexpected opening for the head coaching position in football. Former coach Jonathan Eason announced in May that he was accepting a head coaching spot at his alma mater, Central of Pageland.
Conway Medical Center gets $350K grant for mental health and addiction services
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway Medical Center has received a $350,000 grant from the Duke Endowment that will help make mental health and addiction services more accessible for underserved communities. The grant will allow the hospital to provide more Horry County residents with mental health and substance abuse counseling. Specifically, it will allow the expansion […]
WWE Friday Night SmackDown coming to Columbia in October
WWE announced 15 live events as part of its 2024 touring schedule, including a stop at Colonial Life Arena on Friday, October 18 for SmackDown. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, July 26 at 10 a.m. WWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The...
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