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Countdown to camp: 11 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 11 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
US soldier stationed in South Korea killed in car crash, officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A soldier from South Carolina stationed in South Korea has died, according to officials. A spokesperson for the 8th Army said Staff Sgt. Dorian Baker died after a crash involving a single car in Pyeongtaek on June 29. Baker was a signal support systems specialist...
The week ahead: Plenty of opportunities for storms to dent the drought
I’m back…just in time for more rain. Showers and thunderstorms figure prominently in the forecast this week, especially in the afternoons and evenings, as the pattern generally keeps a trough in the east and a ridge in the west. This keeps us within southwest flow aloft, which keeps disturbances rippling through the area at times and the flow of moisture open from the Gulf. This, in turn, translates to potentially numerous showers and thunderstorms each afternoon and evening as daytime heating kicks in and the sea breeze makes its inland trek.
Global Microsoft system outage disrupts industries from banks to airports
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Much of the world faced trouble Friday after Microsoft computer systems were locked up from a security update by a cybersecurity company. A service outage happened after the company CrowdStrike pushed out an update to its clients using Microsoft systems, impacting many industries, from schools, to banks, to airlines, according to CNN.
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary raising funds with Laps for Love
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCSC) - The Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary will host its annual Laps for Love fundraising event on August 17. Participating swimmers will compete in a two-hour, 200-lap swim or a one-hour, 100-lap swim. The sanctuary aims to raise $30,000 to cover food, shelter and medical procedures for the...
SC Highway Patrol enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has thrown its hat in the ring for this year’s “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest between all state highway patrols. Featured in this year’s picture is a SCHP-branded 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in...
FIRST ALERT: Pop up storms continue at times this week
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - High humidity and an unsettled weather pattern will continue to lead to pop up storms at times this week. The highest chances will arrive by the end of the week. TUESDAY. A steady stream of tropical humidity will continue to funnel into the region on...
Stolen car crashed into North Charleston apartment
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police are looking for the person who crashed a possibly stolen car into a North Charleston apartment building. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to the scene on Mosstree Street around 11 a.m. Sunday to find a vehicle lodged in an apartment wall. “The apartment was an efficiency […]
Shots fired at North Charleston Cook Out over slow service, suspects at large
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — On Sunday evening at approximately 10:18 p.m. officers received a call of shots fired at the Cook Out on Dorchester Road in North Charleston, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Officers arrived on the scene and met with the victim who detailed the...
Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Mount Pleasant dies from injuries
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon has died, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department. The incident occurred at the area of Rifle Range Road and Ben Sawyer Boulevard at approximately 4:36 p.m. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital...
Charleston’s community-centric Innovation District: a collaborative effort spearheaded by MUSC
The Medical University of South Carolina is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to develop an innovation district in Charleston, a visionary project designed to stimulate regional growth and academic and clinical excellence and position the area as a nexus of medical and technological advancement. This endeavor extends beyond the construction of buildings and infrastructure; it is about cultivating an ecosystem where innovation thrives and benefits the entire community.
Increased law enforcement due to stolen license plate in Sun City, officials say
SUN CITY, Sc. (WTOC) - According to the Beaufort County Sherriff’s office, residents of Sun City saw an increased law enforcement presence Monday. The sheriff’s office says a deputy saw a suspicious car and ran the license plate. The plate was stolen but the car was not. An...
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