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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.
Fourth of July celebrations continue over weekend
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD)- There are still many visitors in town for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The beaches especially have been packed… Thousands of people, like Asaria Usher and her family, made their way to our beaches for the fourth. “It’s been really good. It’s been hot I’ll tell you that, but really […]
Former Fireflies pitcher makes MLB debut
The man who closed out the first Columbia Fireflies game at Segra Park is now pitching in the big leagues. Walter Pennington’s made his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals Friday night against the Colorado Rockies. Pennington entered the game in a jam and stranded two inherited runners while recording a pair of outs, including his first strikeout.
Public meetings in Beaufort to be held starting Tuesday
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – The public is invited to attend the Beaufort City Council, Board and Commision meetings on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 at City Hall. July 9 City Counsil Work Session meeting at 5 p.m. Regular meeting at 7 p.m. July 10 Historic District Review Board meeting at 2 p.m. Public […]
Hyundai wells fuel water war between Bulloch County residents, leaders
For Ryan Brannen and many of his neighbors, Bulloch County is feeling like Bullied County these days. The fifth-generation farmer is one of many Bulloch residents opposed to a deal to send up to 6.6 million gallons of water per day across the border to Bryan County. ...
Horror as boy, 2, dies after accidentally shooting himself at Walmart parking lot while parents shopped
The boy's parents had just got out the car to shop at a nearby fireworks stand when they suddenly heard a pop from within the car, they rushed back to find the toddler had accidentally shot himself in the chest
Three arrested, one at large in Georgia shooting investigation
TOCCOA – Three people have been arrested and one man remains at large in a Georgia shooting investigation that took place at a residence after an argument. CORRECTION: We originally reported the arrest of Christopher Rentrell Lacy, age 28, in this Toccoa, GA shooting investigation. The news release should have said Christopher Lee Lacy, age 37.
Funeral held for boy, 2, found 'blue-faced' in boiling car as cops say death 'not an accident'
Jacob Eliel Vieras was found dying in a boiling hot car outside his home in Georgia on Tuesday night as the Cobb County Police said there was "no evidence" to suggest the toddler was in the car by accident
How South Carolina's baseball commitments performed in WWBA and PG National
The class of 2025 just finished two of its biggest events of the summer playing in the World Wood Bat Association championship in the Marietta, Ga. area to conclude the month of June, then several future South Carolina baseball players were invited to take part in the Perfect Game National Showcase.
SC NEXUS is One of Twelve Tech Hubs to Receive Millions in Federal Funding
The SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) has received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) Tech Hubs program, which is designed to scale up the production of critical technologies, create jobs in innovative industries, and strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.
Miss Myrtle Beach wins coveted award at Miss South Carolina pageant
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The new Miss South Carolina was crowned on June 29, and Miss Myrtle Beach was one of the last standing on stage. “I just kind of never expected, you know, being like one of the last two standing,” Brooke Vu said. She now adds...
Cents & Sensibility Summer Pop-Up Fair
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - You can support local artists and authors later this week at Cents and Sensibility Summer Pop-Up. Proprietor Liz Palles and General Manager Paul Reed joined us on Morning Break with a look ahead to this Thursday’s event.
Soundtrack Summer at The Lucas Theatre
The movie series brings favorite films back to the big screen for one-night-only events — complete with creative concessions, costumes and crowds. Photography courtesy THE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN. GOING TO AN AIR-CONDITIONED CINEMA, particularly in the dog days of summer, is a time-honored pastime. And while...
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