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Labor Day travel in the CSRA: What you need to know
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Whether traveling by air or by car, millions of Americans have something to celebrate this holiday weekend: lower prices. AAA said overall it’s seeing a 2% dip in the cost of domestic travel. “Overall it has just been tremendous to see how many people want...
Inmate asks to delay execution, says co-defendant who blamed him for killing had secret deal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An inmate set to be executed in South Carolina in three weeks wants the state Supreme Court to delay the execution so his lawyers can argue his co-defendant who testified against him lied about having no plea deal in exchange for his testimony. Attorneys for Freddie Owens also said in court papers filed late Friday that a juror saw a electronic stun device Owens had to wear in court to assure good behavior and a judge never talked about why he had to wear it. It’s part of a flurry of legal action as South Carolina tries to restart its death chamber after not putting an inmate to death in 13 years. At least six executions are looming. Also on Friday, the South Carolina’s Supreme Court promised it would wait at least five weeks between executions.
Lake City man fired ‘modified’ gun near home, police say
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Lake City man is facing multiple charges after police said he fired a gun that had been “modified into a machine gun firing multiple rounds” near a home. Joe Evans Graham Jr., 20, was arrested after the incident, which happened at about 4:20 p.m. Wednesday in the area of […]
Friday Night Lights Showdown: Calvary Day vs. Oceanside Collegiate, SC – A Battle of Champions - Week 3 Schedule
The Calvary Cavaliers travel to Mount Pleasant on Friday for cross-state matchup with Oceanside Collegiate Academy, a program that won South Carolina’s Class AA state championship in 2023. The Landsharks, who moved up to South Carolina’s Class AAA this season, are led by sophomore quarterback Aiden Manavian. As a...
Dawn Staley and South Carolina basketball team invited to White House
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and her team have been invited to the White House to celebrate their 2023-2024 National Championship victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, a spokesman from the White House announced. The invitation is set for a Tuesday, September 10th event that begins at 11:00 PM ET.
Courtesy boat checks available in South Carolina on Labor Day weekend
YORK COUNTY, S.C. — As lakes and waterways across South Carolina prepare for a busy weekend of boating, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings. SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will be on hand to perform quick and thorough...
Trees to the rescue: The Midlands' natural solution to flooding woes
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Trees have far more power than just keeping us cool. They reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance air quality. They also lessen the risk of flooding by absorbing water runoff, a frequent problem for the Midlands. Many still...
Feeling itchy? Rising greenhouse gases could be to blame
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- With every step in the woods, a poison ivy plant may be nearby. It is a natural part of our habitat in South Carolina, and experts told WACH FOX’s Clara Faith it’s becoming more and more visible as greenhouse gases continue to rise. Herrick...
Darlington Raceway hosts 5K to honor officer killed in 2018 mass shooting
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — While the eyes of the NASCAR world are on the Pee Dee this weekend, the community is coming together to remember an officer gone too soon. The Darlington Raceway hosted the sixth annual Terrence Carraway Memorial 5K on Thursday. Carraway was one of the two...
Multiple agencies assist in chase of stolen ambulance, suspect in custody
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Multiple agencies were called to assist in a chase involving a stolen ambulance. The Richland County Sheriff's Department confirmed on Thursday that an ambulance was stolen out of West Columbia and the driver, who has not yet been identified, was taken into custody. The...
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