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Summerville officers involved in Walmart rose selling incident cleared of wrongdoing
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – State law enforcement, the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, and Summerville Police have cleared two officers of misconduct after they detained a minor outside a Walmart in April. Summerville Police announced they received a clearance letter from Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson absolving Sergeant Kathryn Kirkland and Corporal Dante Ghi of wrongdoing […]
South Carolina football's season opener announced as a sell-out
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — It's game week and the South Carolina football team is gearing up for the start of the 2024 season!. The Gamecocks open up the season on Saturday, August 31st against Old Dominion. On Tuesday, South Carolina announced that Saturday's season opener is officially sold out.
'Living with water!': Charleston unveils new water plan for flooding & sea level rise
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — “Learning to live with water” is a phrase Charleston Mayor William Cogswell has used frequently since taking office. The city unveiled a new integrated water plan Tuesday night to help address flooding and sea level rise. While the city’s plan is new, officials...
Superintendent Witherspoon says the board will no longer consider construction funding agenda item
The Richland County School District One Board scraped a controversial agenda item that outlined a request from district officials for the board approve funding so they could complete a halted construction project under scrutiny from the S.C. Department of Education.
Advocates raise concerns about trend in region's homeless population
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Homeless advocates are raising concerns about a trend they see developing in the capital city. People who help the region's homeless have seen more folks out on the street and say that many of them are new faces. "This needs to change," said Wendell Wilson. Local...
State Rep calls for boycott of USC football games over Kamala Harris 'roast'
State Representative Leon Howard is urging community members to avoid attending any University of South Carolina (USC) football games until the university cancels a controversial "roast" of Vice President Kamala Harris. Howard, who represents House District 76, has called for USC to cancel the upcoming event over concerns it will...
Proposed development could be coming to Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A proposed development will come before the Moncks Corner Town Planning Commission on Tuesday night. It’s one of several developments that could be coming before the town in the future. DR Horton is requesting annexation and re-zoning for 16.29 acres of property in the Perry Hill community. The developer wants […]
Gamecock Legacy Returns to Columbia After Two Years Away in Season Opener
Former South Carolina walk-on Colin Henrich, a legacy player with deep ties to the Gamecocks, returns to Williams-Brice Stadium with Old Dominion for the season opener. Explore his football journey and the significance of his homecoming.
Striking gold in the CSRA; Augusta Gold Club
Before the 1848 California Gold Rush, Georgia was the hotspot for finding the treasure. Gold veins still run in numerous places throughout Georgia and South Carolina. When you think of Gold Prospecting, you usually think of California from the Gold Rush. But you can actually strike gold right here in the CSRA.
GBI charges 4 Candler County residents with trafficking methamphetamine
CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV)—The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged four Candler County residents with trafficking methamphetamine. Following a joint investigation by the GBI Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Metter Police Department and the GBI’s Atlanta Gang Task Force, the following individuals were booked into Candler County Sheriff’s Office Jail on […]
Del Webb Heartwood: 55-and-older gated community set to bring 700 new homes to Richmond Hill
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. A new 55 and older gated community is in the works for Richmond Hill, bringing with it about 700 new homes. In information released Wednesday, Del Webb announced plans for 'Del Webb Heartwood,' a 310-acre site that will be located near I-95 and alongside the Jerico River.
Large alligator spotted on Tybee Island shore
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – An 8-10 foot-long alligator has been seen in the waters of Tybee Island, the Tybee Island Ocean Rescue has announced. In a Facebook post, the Rescue shared the spooky photos of the gator peering out from the beachfront at Polk Street. The Rescue encouraged safety while visiting the beach in […]
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names new CEO, makes other leadership changes
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted to hire Mike Brenan as the organization’s new president and CEO. The organization also announced changes in executive-level staff positions. Brenan has served the role on an interim basis since the former president and CEO, Bob Morgan, resigned in...
$1.9B in bonds issued to refinance acquisition of 3 South Carolina hospitals
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority has issued nearly $2 billion in bonds in the acquisition of three hospital systems, marking JEDA’s largest transaction in its history. Included i...
Columbia lawyer to lead one of state’s top legal organizations
The South Carolina Association for Justice has unanimously elected Sydney Lynn as its new president. Lynn, an attorney at Charleston-based Joye Law Firm, will preside over the 1,400-member association...
South Carolina death row inmate wants his attorney to decide how he will die
This story originally appeared on South Carolina Daily Gazette. COLUMBIA — The South Carolina inmate scheduled for execution next month gave his attorney the power to decide how he will die, according to court filings. Meanwhile, the state Supreme Court said it will not schedule any more executions until justices decide how much time should […]
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