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Charleston Animal Society Hosting Nine-Day Adoption Event
From July 20th to 28th, join the Charleston Animal Society as Pick Me! SC returns to shelters and Petco locations across the state. This event brings together over 93 shelters, rescue organizations, and Petco Pet Care Centers, making it the largest annual statewide adoption event of dogs and cats in the country.
Everyday Hero: Air Force pilot reflects on withdrawal from Afghanistan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was the largest noncombatant withdrawal in American history, and the final pilot on the final plane leaving Afghanistan talked to News 2 about his mission. “We did things we’ve never done before, and you have to look at that aspect of the mission […]
Orangeburg man sentenced on federal gun, drug charges
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCSC) - An Orangeburg man will spend the next seven years behind bars after a traffic stop resulted in officers finding guns and drugs intended for distribution. According to the United States Department of Justice, Chad Lavell Williams Jr., 30, was sentenced Friday to 84 months in federal...
‘Good group of people’ restoring Conway church after lightning strike, pastor says
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A close-knit Conway church community is leaning on their faith and thanking first responders for saving their building after its steeple was destroyed by lightning. “As soon as everybody started hearing about it, they were there. And everybody in the church has kicked in,” Stephen Hyman, pastor at White Savannah Original […]
Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and apparently used a Nazi salute in front of the building was sentenced Friday to almost five years in prison.Tyler Bradley Dykes, of South Carolina, was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield from two police officers and used it to push his way through police lines during the attack by the mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters.Dykes, 26, pleaded guilty in April to assault charges and was previously convicted of a crime stemming from the 2017 white nationalist Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dykes...
72-year-old man from South Carolina dies after kayak capsizes near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
A 72-year-old South Carolina man died Saturday after his kayak capsized in the water near Cape Hatteras National Seashore.According to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the incident happened Saturday morning. Officials said the man launched his kayak from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ramp 43, located east of the Cape Point Campground near Buxton.Bystanders at the beach told officials they saw the kayak capsize while attempting to ride a wave about 50 yards from the beach. They then swam out to help pull the man from the kayak and brought him back to the beach.ALSO SEE: Alligator 'taken into custody' for loitering, trespassing at Sunset Beach police stationRescue crews attempted to resuscitate the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene."We send our condolences to the kayaker's family and friends," Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent David Hallac said on social media.The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is investigating the incident.
988 crisis helpline celebrates anniversary of launch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - June marks two years since the launch of the nationwide mental health crisis helpline 988. In 2022, 852 people died by suicide in South Carolina. To tackle the issue the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline number was launched nationwide in July of the same year. Substance...
Soldier from Columbia laid to rest after death while stationed in South Korea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - On Saturday, loved ones and the US Army Honor Guard gathered to remember the life and service of a Columbia soldier who died while on active duty in South Korea last month. 27-year-old Staff Sergeant Dorian Baker died in a single-car crash on June 29th while...
Countdown to camp: 13 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just 13 days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
Local teen charged with two murders
A Columbia 16-year-old male accused of murdering two people is in custody after being captured in the suburbs of Atlanta. The teen, whose name and photo are not being released, was allegedly involved in a shooting July 9 on Hickory Ridge Drive. Deputies were called to the scene around 10 that night after reports of gunshots fired from a vehicle and three people shot.
Internet company previously barred from Columbia breaks five water mains, damages neighborhood
The North-Carolina based fiber-optic company Lumos has been working across the Midlands since last fall. New water main breaks are being reported but Columbia Water says the blame is partly theirs.
Top-30 prospect Jerry Easter planning several official visits this fall
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Top-30 prospect Jerry Easter has several official visits planned this fall. The 6-foot-5, 185-pound guard from Link Academy and the Team Final AAU program will be going to see programs like Miami, SMU and Baylor. He’s also been in talks with Ohio State, Michigan, Florida State and USC for official visits. Easter holds offers from 40+ Division I programs and has already taken official visits to Michigan State and Georgia Tech in September of 2023, as well as Oregon. When asked which schools have been on him the most lately, Easter named Baylor, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Harvard, Maryland, Miami, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Oregon, SMU and USC. He broke down several of those programs: Baylor: “I think they want me to do that [visit] soon, like in August. Something like that in August, like before school starts. Because we don’t start school at Link until September 9th. I’m pretty sure I’m still going to that one, I don’t know. I don’t know if I might go with Koa [Peat] but, that’s how I was trying to have it planned. But if not I’m definitely still going there. I like that school. I just like how [Scott Drew] just coaches his point guards. I mean, he developed all of them. Especially, like, I’ve been tuning in for them. I wasn’t really tuning in when I was younger, but since they won that national championship, I’ve liked them ever since. He had his guards compete, and they played hard. And that’s how I want to be coached. Play hard. Get other guys around me to pick up full court. Because they were picking up full when they won the natty, so, I like that type of school. And plus, RayJ Dennis, he played at the University of Toledo. So when he transferred there [Baylor], he told me he liked the school. And he said that would be a good fit for me if I went there. Because he said they treated him with love, and he said that was the best choice he ever made, him transferring there.” Florida State: “I mean, I know they came to my games. Like, they came to both of my games the first day. But I’ve been talking to them though. They still talk to me well, like how I played, even though we lost the second game. But they said like keep my head up. I just like how they just contact me even after a loss. Because I didn’t really play too well, so. But yeah, I just like how they just communicate with me and my parents. And they like how I play. They said that if I just play hard, I’m like the best player on the floor and stuff like that. So they just like how I play, and I have a high motor.” Georgia Tech: “My first official visit was Georgia Tech. That went good with coach [Damon] Stoudamire. I seen he was here too. That was a good visit. Also a new coach. And obviously he came from the NBA, so he develops his point guards. I like that and I feel like he would develop me if I went there.” Miami: “I know they had one of their guards [Kyshawn George] who went to the league this year. I just like how he [Jim Larranaga] was coaching him. He let him control the game. He was like the leader on the floor, control the offense. And that’s how I want to be set there as well. And plus, obviously, I talked a little bit to ask about Jalil [Bethea]. I think I’m probably going to — he’s probably going to be my chaperone when I visit there. So they told me that he really loved it. It was like a family. And I talked to him about it. He said that’s why he chose the school, because it’s like a big community, big family. So, I do want to be in that type of environment, a second home. And somewhere I do have another family, just like how he said. So yeah that’s why I like that school.” Michigan State: “It’s close to home. So I got family out there from my mom’s side. Michigan State is only like 45 minutes from where I’m from. So I mean, I just like the school as well. There’s not really much to do than to get better and work on your game, so that’s what I like. And plus, [Tom] Izzo, he’s a legendary coach. So I don’t know if he’s going to retire or not. But, I mean, he told me that he wasn’t. We asked the question, and he said not any time soon, I don’t know, that could change. But yeah, he’s a legendary coach. He coaches his players hard. Definitely AJ Hoggard, and the other guard they had this year. And I’m definitely excited to see how they play this year with [Jeremy] Fears, and all the other guys that’s there, like [Jason] Richardson’s son [Jase Richardson]. So I mean, it’s going to be exciting. I’m really pumped to go watch the games.” Oregon: “What I like about Oregon is they just talk to me a lot. They’ve been coming to like all my games, watching me and stuff like that. I like the coaching staff and [Dana] Altman. And of course I got to meet the players and stuff like that on my official visit. So there’s just so many good things about the school and the coaches. I watched them in March Madness and they did pretty good. They had a good run, won the Pac 12 before they go to the Big 10. But I was there before they had to win every game. So I was just there, seeing them get prepared for it. I just like the campus, and obviously the facilities as well. They have all the best stuff and stuff like that. I just like how coach Altman coaches his players and I like how coach Fish spends the time to check on me. I really appreciate that from them.” SMU: “I’m taking an official visit there too, in September. Yeah September. Like around when school starts. I’m taking an official visit with Jermaine O’Neal Jr. there. And I think Jaden Toombs as well. So yeah, I’m taking a visit to SMU.” USC: “They’re trying to schedule a right date for me so I can take a visit. Official visit.” Hearing from Kentucky?: ““I did. I heard from them in Indiana. I know they talked to my parents. They said they like me, but I mean, they still haven’t offered me yet. But shoot, who knows. I mean they could watch me during my senior season. So I’m just going to wait on it I guess. I’m not cutting my list no time soon so.” All of these head coaches were in at some point during Peach Jam to watch Easter play. John Calipari at Arkansas has not re-offered Easter. The guard also said he “might go” to Michigan and Ohio State for officials, but he is for sure taking Baylor, Miami and SMU. At Peach Jam, Easter is the fourth leading scoring of the PIT, averaging 20.3 points per game. His team, Team Final, was knocked out of the Peach Jam play-in by the Alabama Fusion. Some big news for Easter recently was the move to transfer to Link Academy. “It was like a family decision,” Easter said. “I think it was just better overall, just like the experience and to develop my game. I just like how the coaches are talking to me. I just like how they talk to me and I feel like it’s a good fit for me. We’re building a whole new team. It’s going to be all — our whole roster gonna be new. So I’m just excited to play with them, play with high level guys.” Easter gave some comments on the players joining him at Link Academy like Davion Hannah and Chris Cenac. On Hannah: “We both got a chip on our shoulders. So we just want to go at whoever, you feel me. I mean, shoot, I don’t think anybody can like beat us if we play at our best. I watch his games. I see him on Instagram. He be chilling. And then if I’m in the backcourt right with him we’re going to be good. We’re going to kill whoever and just try to compete, and just try to win the Chipotle nationals.” On Cenac: “We’ve been chopping it up for a while. I mean, he was like, ‘Come to Link.’ So I was just like me and my parents thinking about it. And then when I made the announcement, it was exciting because we were at USA when I made the announcement. So when I told him he was like, ‘Let’s do it.’ So I’m excited to play with him. What is he like, No. 6? Like the number one big in the country? I mean, he’s nice. I can’t wait to play with him. He can do it all. He can shoot the three. Finish at the rim. He’s athletic. I don’t know who going to stop us because everybody on our team can shoot. We’re going to be able to space the floor and its gonna be easy.” Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Midlands coaches enter sophomore seasons in charge
The sounds of high school football are just a month away from their return. For a lot of midlands schools, this Fall brings the season of sophomore coaches. Plenty of programs seeing the names that took over last year now settle in to a second season like Airport and Head Coach Shane Fidler.
South Carolina athletics worker who painted midfield logo for 40 football seasons has died
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eddie Dunning, who painted the South Carolina Gamecock logo at midfield in Williams-Brice Stadium for 40 seasons, has died, university officials said. He was 69. South Carolina’s athletic department announced his death Wednesday. Dunning’s obituary said he died on July 13 at a Columbia hospital. No cause of death was provided. […]
Several pro-Palestine protestors detained during late night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home
HOUSTON, TX – Several pro-Palestine protestors were detained during a loud late-night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home near Memorial Park Friday night. About 15-20 protestors were chanting loudly and can be heard banging on a drum. The arrests came after a “sound unit” was called out to the protest to check noise levels.
Home collapses, one person injured in Orangeburg area house fire
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCSC) - The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Fire Department responded early Saturday morning to a house fire that sent one person to the hospital. Officials say fire crews responded in the early hours of the morning to Pineland Street for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters...
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina Welcomes Mast General Store as a New Member
Mast General Store has become a cherished destination for shoppers throughout the Southeast. The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) is thrilled to announce the addition of Mast General Store as its newest member. The FEISC, which is part of the College of Business at Anderson University, is dedicated to supporting family-owned businesses through education, resources and networking opportunities. The institute aims to foster the growth and sustainability of family enterprises ensuring their success for future generations.
South Carolina ranks seventh for religious liberty
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked among the best states for protecting religious liberty, coming in seventh on a ranking of all 50 states. The Palmetto State earned a score of 63.7%, ranking it just ahead of Utah and just behind Ohio, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty.
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