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Prep football season returns to Aiken County with jamboree
Aug. 16—Finally, Friday night lights are back in the Aiken Standard coverage area. The 2024 edition of the Aiken County Jamboree took place Friday night at South Aiken High School, with three 20-minute games featuring six schools. Silver Bluff was the night's first winner, stifling McCormick in a 19-0 victory. Most of the game was played closer to McCormick's end zone, and in the rare cases ...
Midland Valley football excited for challenge after record season
Aug. 16—Last year was one for the record books for Midland Valley's football program. The Mustangs won 12 consecutive games to start the season, winning the Region 4-AAAA championship before falling in the third round of the state playoffs while setting new all-time marks in a variety of categories and graduating a large, successful senior class. So what can the Mustangs possibly do for an ...
FORT MILL CONTINUES TO EXCEL ACADEMICALLY, OUTPERFORMING STATE AVERAGES ACROSS THE BOARD
FORT MILL, SC — The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) recently released the latest SC READY, EOC (End of Course) and Career Readiness Assessments scores for schools and districts across the state, and the Fort Mill School District is proud to announce that we continue to achieve academically at very high levels. These results underscore our district’s commitment to educational excellence and our ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality education to our students.
Boil water notice in place for some Beech Island Water District customers
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WJBF) – A boil water advisory is in effect for some customers of Beech Island Water District due to a water main break. The advisory, which was issued shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, stated that there is no confirmed contamination, but “the potential for contamination exists” due to loss […]
South Aiken running back prepares for his final season
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you’ve ever tuned in on a Friday night or went to the home of the Thoroughbreds and stayed until the final quarter, chances are you’d hear the name Jevon Edwards. There are only a few more times we’ll get a chance to see...
A force in the classroom and on the screen, SC State University professor stars in new Tyler Perry film
When you think of movie stars, your mind may go straight to Hollywood. But what about right here in the Midlands?. The Palmetto state is filled with stars, and News19 recently spoke to one about her role in Tyler Perry's "Divorce in the Black," released on Prime Video in July.
Family spends over $2K on medical bills for critically ill puppy from Petland
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — The puppy’s owners were in the veterinarian's office Thursday for about 10 hours waiting for good news. But they say it seems the puppy’s health has only been declining since they first picked him up. It's not the way this family thought their...
‘Homeless No More’ looking to redevelop Lexington County hotel for at-risk, homeless families
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - A Lexington County hotel off of Interstate 20 could soon be re-developed into housing for people without a home who are looking for support. The Richland County-based non-profit Homeless No More is looking to expand its efforts across the river. This project aims to address the 744% increase in the number of calls for shelter, housing, and services within Lexington County from 2021 to 2023, according to data collected by Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Furry Friends Friday - Matteo & Malachi
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Matteo and Malachi are 2-month-old Boykin Spaniel/Jack Russell Terrier mix puppies up for adoption at Pawmetto Lifeline. A man’s dogs had an “accidental” litter of 8 puppies. He brought all 8 puppies to a very overcrowded municipal shelter right before Tropical Storm Debby hit. This shelter was struggling with providing proper care, staffing and resources for the animals already in their care. Still, the man threatened to dump them in the storm unless the shelter took them in. Pawmetto Lifeline pulled them to provide relief for this shelter in their time of need and help these wonderful puppies find forever homes!
ROI Real Estate steps up for workplace housing in Hardeeville
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WSAV)—Workforce Housing is possibly the biggest issue facing the Lowcountry, now the city of Hardeeville is getting a boost thanks to a promise, and a big donation. “The city is really taking an active role in trying to create partnerships to build attainable housing,” says Hardeeville City Manager Michael J. Czymbor. Activity is, […]
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