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Beaufort Water Festival host its annual Air Show
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The Beaufort Water Festival is winding down its 68th year on the waterfront park, and planes brought families to the park for the annual Beaufort Water Festival airshow. "It was cool, it was great! I like how the planes went up in the clouds and had...
When schools around the Midlands return to the classroom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Students and teachers around the Midlands are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. WIS compiled a list of when schools will return to the classroom:. If there’s a school that’s not our list, please send us an email at wis-webproducers@graymedia.com. Feel more informed, prepared,...
SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery
BLYTHEWOOD — When Brenda Kinsler’s son was around 10 years old, he came home from school with questions about his family that she couldn’t answer. “Mom, who are we?” Kinsler, who lives in Washington, D.C., recalled him asking. “Where are we from? Who’s famous in our family?” Kinsler told him what she could about her […] The post SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day set for Saturday
Event kicks off Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week. Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation are inviting the world to celebrate Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2024. This event, celebrated now for more than a decade, will be launched with Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day at noon, Saturday, July 27 at Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
Predicting Dawn Staley's rotations for South Carolina women's basketball without Kamilla Cardoso
COLUMBIA — An instrumental part of South Carolina women's basketball's offense is gone. The Gamecocks utilized former center Kamilla Cardoso in every way possible, and the 6-foot-7 star was a fundamental part of the undefeated, championship season but now Cardoso plays in the WNBA. A lot of the offense was played through...
Rumored 'Southern Charm' Newbie Salley Carson's Dating Situation Is Tricky
Bravo fans adore Southern Charm. The reality show, set in quaint Charleston, S.C., has delivered tons of drama over the years and began filming its tenth season in 2024. While many shows have their casts solidified by Season 10, the newest season has plenty of twists and turns ahead. So far, two longtime Southern Charm stars, Olivia Flowers and Rod Razavi, have stated they won't return to the show for another season.While SC's fans will miss Madison and Olivia's presence on the show, they will have a familiar face from the reality sphere to take their place. In April 2024,...
A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps
The official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah is 11 a.m. Saturday at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run and MTB Race. This public ceremony event marks the start of construction on what will become the longest paved...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
High school star Edwards among South Carolina newbies seeking a place with defending national champs
Edwards, at 6-foot-3, is considered the latest centerpiece post player the Gamecocks have developed into national champions that includes WNBA champion A’ja Wilson, last year’s WNBA rookie of the year in Aliyah Boston and this spring’s first-round draft pick in Kamilla Cardoso. Is Edwards ready for that...
Savannah, Georgia Chosen for Windrose’s New Electric Truck Plant
Shanghai-based Windrose Technology plans to open a manufacturing plant in Savannah, Georgia, to deliver its electric semi-trucks in the US by 2025. This move positions Windrose to directly compete with Tesla's Semi in its home market. The news was first reported by Reuters. “The U.S. market is friendly towards Chinese...
Postal Service to host job fair in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Rural mail carriers are needed in Summerville and Ridgeville. The United States Postal Service will hold a special one-day job fair at the Dorchester County Library to help fill those positions. Data from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce show roughly 2,778 people are searching for jobs in Dorchester […]
Police identify victim killed in Savannah shooting; investigation ongoing
Police in Savannah are investigating a shooting that left one person dead. According to the Savannah Police Department, officers responded Tuesday around 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of Shawnee Street. The victim, later identified as 21-year-old Xavier Hoffman, was found dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone...
Nexton Announces Grand Opening of The Goddard School
Nexton today announced the opening of The Goddard School of Summerville, bringing the play- and inquiry-based learning experience to area families. This is the fourth location for franchisees Bill and Amy Strickland, who also own The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Gold Hill), The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Doby’s Bridge) and The Goddard School of Rock Hill.
Eric Brown named head football coach at St. John's
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - One of the longest coaching searches in Lowcountry history has ended. St. John’s officially named Eric Brown as the their new head football coach on Tuesday ending a search that lasted more than 8 months. Brown takes over for Mike Howard who was let go...
Three-year-old kidnapped in Savannah found safe, Savannah Police says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE (12:19): Savannah Police confirms that three-year-old Kiara Raynor has been found safe. 27-year-old suspect Tamorris Raynor has been located by police. Wednesday, Savannah Police were alerted that a three-year-old that has been kidnapped. According to police, they responded to a domestic incident in the 200...
Charleston County passes 2-year building moratorium in historic preservation districts
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Three African American settlement communities in Charleston County will be temporarily protected from large developments under a newly-approved building moratorium. On Tuesday, Charleston County Council voted 5-3 to approve the third reading of a 24-month moratorium on processing and acceptance of major subdivision applications in the county’s historic preservation districts. […]
South Carolina tabbed the likeliest coaching jump for Deion Sanders if he leaves Colorado football
South Carolina was pitched by FanSided's John Buhler as his likeliest coaching jump for Deion Sanders if he decided to take "Prime Time" away from the Colorado football program sometime in the near future. Buhler noted the Shilo Sanders connection before his jump to Jackson State and even went as...
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