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Charleston woman receives money after she claims she was falsely arrested
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The state’s Insurance Reserve Fund has paid a Charleston woman thousands of dollars after a lawsuit claimed she was falsely arrested. Sheri Methvin filed a lawsuit against Orangeburg County because of an invalid warrant. In March of 2022, when Methvin was pulled over on Clements...
Two Gamecocks change jersey numbers
The departure by Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has resulted in a couple of number changes for the South Carolina football team. Huggins-Bruce, a wide receiver, wore the No. 1 during his brief time with the Gamecocks. Quarterback Robby Ashford claimed the jersey number, a day after Huggins-Bruce left the program. The No. 4, which Ashford vacated, will now be worn by wide receiver Tyshawn Russell, who'd worn the No. 21 jersey since last season.
Simpkins ready to bring his energy, physicality to offensive line
Following the end of last season, South Carolina looked to the NCAA Transfer Portal and added a few offensive linemen to the roster with one being Torricelli Simpkins III. The 6-foot-5, 319-pound Simpkins started his collegiate career at North Carolina Central in 2020 before transferring to South Carolina. In 2023, Simpkins was a first team All-MEAC selection while also being named the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and a third team HBCU All-American selection.
South Carolina pillow manufacturer’s licensed line nabs Women’s Choice Award
Lancaster, S.C. – Bed pillow manufacturer JLJ Home Furnishings, the licensee for Restonic top-of-bed products in the United States, announced that its Restonic branded products have been recognized as a winner of the Women’s Choice Award. “Women drive a critical mass of purchasing decisions overall and even more...
Registration opens for 2024 Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half-Marathon, 5K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Registration has opened for Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s (PHMF) 2024 Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink Half-Marathon and 5K. This annual event brings thousands of Midlands residents together to raise awareness and celebrate survivors of breast cancer. It takes place on the morning of Oct. 12 at Segra Park.
GMC Friday Headlines: Body found in woods behind Wendy’s identified & burglary suspect steals $20k worth of items
Friday Headlines: Richland Co. Coroner identifies body found in the woods behind Wendy’s & Columbia burglary suspect steals $20k worth of items from a home.
Tips needed after store owner in South Carolina is shot, SLED says
DENMARK, S.C. — The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division is asking for the public's help after a store owner was shot. Denmark Police Chief Leroy Grimes requested SLED's help on the case on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Authorities said just after 8 p.m. that night the owner of...
One more fall-like day before temperatures start to rise
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Today will be just as seasonably cool as the past couple of days across the Midlands. Highs will be in the low 80s, about 10 degrees cooler than average for late August. Temperatures should cool down to the 70s for high school football games this...
UGA’s Great Pollinator Census Taking Place Today and Saturday
This weekend, Georgians across the state will be making a difference in pollinator conservation by participating in the fourth annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census, you can be part of it. The Pollinator Census takes place today and Saturday, and it’s open to residents of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina....
Here's how much South Carolina football is paying its nonconference opponents in 2024
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football begins its 2024 season with a home game against Old Dominion on Aug. 31, which is one of the three nonconference teams South Carolina's athletic department will pay to play at Williams-Brice Stadium this season. In Week 4, South Carolina hosts Akron from the Mid-American Conference (MAC), then two months later hosts Wofford from the Southern Conference (SoCon) on Nov. 23. ...
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