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S.C. forms Smalls Monument Commission
The state’s new Robert Smalls Monument Commission is expected to hold its first meeting Aug. 28 to begin the process to place a statue on the Statehouse grounds to honor the Beaufort native. Ten members of the S.C. General Assembly have been appointed to the commission. If Small’s statue...
$32k worth of cocaine found in box of hair extensions during bust in Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WACH) — A man could face up to 25 years in prison after thousands of dollars worth of drugs were found during a sting in Orangeburg. ALSO |'Little princess' dies: Young girl shot accidentally by another child. Sheriff Leroy Ravenellsaid Rocsan Anquillano , 40, is charged with...
Orangeburg County, city negotiate fire contracts
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Residents and businesses located roughly five miles outside of Orangeburg city limits have to have a fire contract with the city. For over 7 years, the city and the county of Orangeburg have been trying to reach an agreement that they say will lower insurance costs those with contracts.
Charleston woman receives money after falsely arrested
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Charleston woman received $47,500 from the state’s Insurance Reserve Fund. Sheri Methvin filed a lawsuit against Orangeburg County because of an invalid warrant. In March of 2022, when Methvin was pulled over on Clements Ferry for a tinted windshield, the City of Charleston police...
Darlington lottery winner makes big plans with prize money
DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) - A Darlington man says he hasn’t spent his lottery winnings yet, but he’s got big plans for the money. After winning a $300,000 prize from a $10 ticket, the man has six figures sitting in the bank, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Man Sues Buc-ee’s Over Large Inflatable Beaver Outside Store
Whether you live by a Buc-ee's or have ever passed the behemoth structure that seems to go on for a mile, you know it's an experience to shop there. As soon as you pull up to the gas station megastore — where Keith Urban recently worked for a day — you can see that everything is giant, oversized and in your face.
Sailor from West Columbia serves with U.S. Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command
Seaman Recruit Jonathan Anderson, from West Columbia, South Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC), Williamsburg, Virginia. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in West Columbia. “I was on a roller derby team named the...
Palmetto Thrift Store Welcomes New Owner and Revitalizes Chapin Location
Palmetto Thrift Store, formerly known as Chapin Thrift Store, is now under the ownership of Debbie Hammond, who has successfully managed the store’s Columbia location for the past four years. Known for her commitment to community service and charitable initiatives, Hammond is dedicated to making a positive impact in the Midlands.
High School Football Week Zero Highlights and Scores
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The 2024 high school football season kicked off on Friday as we gear up for another incredible season!. You can watch highlights and scores from tonight's "Sports Zone" by clicking on the video at the top of the page. Note: Due to FOX programming, Sports...
Scheduled comedy roast by student organization ‘Uncensored America’ sparks controversy at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Student organization “Uncensored America” shared an invitation highlighting that one of the speakers is founder of a white supremacist organization. A scheduled comedy roast of Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris that is set to be hosted by a student-run organization at the University of South Carolina is sparking controversy.
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