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Court upholds $4.5 million verdict against ex-Charleston Battery owner for 2018 incident
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The court upheld a jury's decision against former Charleston Battery owner Eric Bernard Bowman in a trial regarding allegations he struck someone twice in a low-speed vehicle in 2018. A jury ordered Bowman to pay $1.8 million in actual damages and $2.7 million in...
Law enforcement encourages safe travel this 4th of July
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – July 4th has been consistently ranked as the deadliest single day of the year on U.S. roads, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Whether you’re driving a car or a boat, staying sober, focused, and following all safety rules is crucial. According to IIHS, 143 people die in […]
Kid Rock-headlining country music festival could pump $20M into Upstate’s economy
More than 25,000 country music fans are expected to gather in Anderson County later this month for a festival that is the final stop on a tour of small towns across the South. Rock the Country on July 26 and 27 at the Anderson County Sports and Entertainment Center will feature headliners Kid Rock, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert with support from Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Big and Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson and more, according to a news release from 46 Entertainment, which is producing the festival for all seven dates of the tour.
Sen. Graham responds to July Fourth protest at his home over support of aid to Israel
SENECA, S.C. (WCIV) — Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) issued a statement Thursday in response to a July Fourth protest held at his home in Seneca. The protest is in support of the Palestinian people as the Israel-Hamas war enters its ninth month. The Party for Socialism and Liberation planned...
Ladson man almost threw away lottery ticket worth $200K
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Ladson man almost threw away a winning lottery ticket worth $200,000, state lottery officials said. The lucky player told the South Carolina Education Lottery that he didn’t think he won anything on a $5 ticket he bought at a Speedway on Ladson Road. He later picked up the ticket to […]
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Blue Hose Sign Talented Prep Forward Chidi Chiakwelu. Presbyterian Blue Hose head men's basketball coach Quinton Ferrell announced the signing of Chidi Chiakwelu, a 6-foot-7 forward from Houston, Texas. "I'm very excited with the addition of Chidi Chiakwelu to our program! Chidi is one of the best athletes in Texas,"...
Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law legislation tweaking how judges are selected in the state but called on legislators to do more next year to improve the process. The compromise legislation made some adjustments to the judicial selection process. It puts in term limits for the panelists who screen judicial candidates, […] The post Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Heat advisory in effect for Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, precautions to stay cool
According to the National Weather Service at Greenville-Spartanburg, a heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. this evening. The Piedmont of northeast Georgia, North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina is expected to experience heat index values up to 108 degrees. ...
Harper Commons offers sneak peek at Freedom Fest
The renovations at Harper Commons have been months in the making by Holmes Development and they plan to offer a special preview of the final product during Freedom Fest in downtown Laurens. The indoor/outdoor property will be a food hall concept with taproom, offering green space and common areas for...
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