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Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time...
Man killed while walking along SC Highway 277, police say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man was hit and killed by a vehicle on S.C. Highway 277 early Friday morning, according to the Columbia Police Department. The man was 65-years-old, according to a social media post from the department. He was hit by a vehicle while walking along the highway...
Sumter police say missing 29-year-old woman has been located
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - The Sumter Police Department posted on Facebook Friday its officers were searching for a missing 29-year-old woman. On Saturday morning, the department updated the post and said Nadia Johnson had been located. Family members contacted the department because they were concerned about her well-being. When officers...
4-star South Carolina football target makes college commitment
In the world of recruiting, some prospect battles come down to the wire, and no one but the recruit seems to know where he will end up by the time announcement day comes. Others, though, seem pretty straightforward. The latter was the case on Friday when it came time for South Carolina football target JaDon Blair to make his college decision public.
South Carolina Basketball: Preseason Disregard Despite Stellar Previous Season Performance
South Carolina Gamecocks basketball team, despite previous success, is facing a lack of preseason media attention and buzz for the upcoming season. South Carolina finished with a 26-7 record last season, matching a program-high for wins. 12 out of 16 SEC teams are included in ESPN's bracketology, but South Carolina...
5-star wide receiver includes South Carolina football among list of top suitors
South Carolina football has two wide receivers committed in the class of 2025. The first pledge of the cycle came from Jayden Sellers, the younger brother of starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and the speedy in-state prospect is knocking on the door of a 4-star rating. The second was another receiver....
Man turns himself in after setting church vans on fire, deputies say
PAULINE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday they responded to an arson report at a church on July 4th at around 5:00 a.m. Upon arrival at 3119 Hwy 56 (Philadelphia Baptist Church), deputies saw two burning vans behind the church that were actively being put out by Glenn Springs Fire Department.
Teen Arrested After Mother Found Dead With Children on South Carolina Road
A shocking incident in Summerville, South Carolina has stunned the community. A teenager has been arrested following the discovery of a tragic scene where a mother was found dead alongside her small children on the side of the road near a local Walmart. Details of the Incident. The gruesome discovery...
Charleston Airport Calls on Fort Worth-Based Paslay Group for Expansion Project
Paslay Group this week announced its latest Executive Program Management engagement, assisting Charleston International Airport’s expansion and Terminal Development Program. The airport, South Carolina’s busiest having served a record 6.2 million passengers in 2023, is located about 12 miles northwest of downtown Charleston and is served by American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, Breeze Airways, and Jet Blue, in addition to several smaller airlines.
Horry County girls fundraise for horse championship qualifiers with horse spa day
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Three Horry County girls — Eden Costin, Anna Kain and Theresa Porter helped fundraise with 4-H Horse Club to give horses in the community a spa day after qualifying for the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championship in Perry, Georgia. The club is making its way around Horry County to collect […]
Union County law enforcement finds body after shooting
UNION, S.C. — The Union Public Safety Department is investigating after finding a dead body at the scene of a shooting. Saturday, July 6, 11:30 p.m., law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting on Cottage Avenue in Union, South Carolina. Officers say when they arrived, they found a...
Clemson Tigers News: Nolan Nawrocki, Graham Neff, Jervey Gym
Nolan Nawrocki decides Columbia is the right place for him. We’ve seen several Clemson Baseball transfers elect to continue their careers with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Both Dylan Brewer and Jonathan French decided to follow Monte Lee to Columbia. Earlier this offseason, Nathan Hall committed to the Gamecocks after...
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