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SCAD Plans Three Fashion-based Museum Shows
This fall might seem miles away having just passed the midway point of summer, but the change in seasons will be a welcome turning point for the Savannah College of Art & Design’s two museums.Kyle Abraham Dances Through 'Social Abstraction' at Gagosian Beverly Hills Director of fashion exhibitions Rafael Brauer Gomes and other SCAD representatives previewed three fall exhibitions Wednesday morning in New York at Mostrador in the Walker Hotel. First up will be “Isabel Toledo, A Love Letter,” which will bow Aug. 13 and run through Dec. 16 at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. The independent Cuban-American designer...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
Palmetto Commerce Interchange update meeting set for July 24 at Northwoods Gym
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Palmetto Commerce Interchange Quarterly Public Update will be held Wednesday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Northwoods Gym and Community Center in North Charleston. Members of the public are invited to the update which will include an overview of...
Dawn Staley headed to Paris Olympics with First Lady Jill Biden
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley is heading back to Paris, France, for basketball. This time the Gamecocks head coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist is part of the Presidential Delegation headed up by First Lady Jill Biden. Two of Staley's former players will be competing in the games --...
SC first responders receive mental health check-ins from peers with new program
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A new program is giving first responders across the Palmetto State access to mental health services on demand. The new initiative is the South Carolina Peer Connect App. It connects first responders to trained team members and resources that can help them if they need support. The SC Peer Connect […]
Colleton Co. gives free supplies at Back-to-School Bash
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Colleton County is gearing up for back-to-school season and wants to get students excited about returning to the classrooms. Colleton County Fire-Rescue, Colleton County Sheriff’s Office and the Walterboro Police Department are hosting a Back-to-School Bash on July 24, 25, and 26 from 4 – 7 p.m. The following three […]
Widespread showers and storms Wednesday & Thursday
Areal Flood Watch: Richmond, Burke, Aiken, Barnwell, and Bamberg counties from 2 PM until Midnight. Highs reach near 90 as widespread showers and storms move in this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding today & Thursday. Scattered storms continue Friday & Saturday afternoons with highs in...
Deputies: Guyton woman killed in log truck crash that shut down road for 7 hours
Authorities have shared new details following a deadly crash in Effingham County. According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Highway 17 south of Marlow Road Tuesday just before 11 a.m. The investigation shows that a Guyton woman, Tonya Leidy, 58, was traveling north on Highway 17 when...
1 seriously injured after vacuum truck overturns in Colleton Co.
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a vacuum truck overturned and seriously injured a person on I-95 over the weekend. The collision occurred Saturday on I-95 northbound near the 48 mm, just north of the rest area. Officials say a Kenworth vacuum truck suffered a front tire blowout, […]
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