South Carolina man charged with raping teen girl during 2023 stay in York County

James Lowery is charged with rape of an unconscious person and other offenses related to the alleged incident, which occurred at a New Cumberland motel. NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A South Carolina man has been charged with raping a teenaged girl he was …

South Carolina's Watermelon Queen shares the health benefits of watermelon

Hello, I’m Amanda McNulty with Clemson Extension and Making It Grow. The South Carolina Watermelon Queen, this year she’s Gracen Vaughn, travels statewide, and in other states, handing out watermelon slices at school field days, farmers markets, grocery …

Heads Up, Homeowners! South Carolina Safe Home Grants Open in July

Here’s the deal. If you live in South Carolina and worry about hurricanes messing with your roof—and your budget—you’re in luck. Twice a year, the SC Safe Home program opens its grant application process. And guess what? The next round starts in July. Why …

South Carolina prepares for its 6th execution in 9 months with a man serving 2 death sentences

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South Carolina prepares for its 6th execution in 9 months with a man serving 2 death sentences

Off-Duty Deputy Foils Jewelry Store Robbery in South Carolina

An off-duty sheriff’s deputy thwarted a jewelry-store robbery in North Charleston, SC. The heist happened Tuesday night at Great American Jewelry in Northwoods Mall, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Alexander McKinnon, a master deputy …

Alex English talks Gamecock legacy & upcoming charity events on 'South Carolina Sideline'

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On the latest episode of our 'South Carolina Sideline' podcast, Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by basketball icon Alex English! The Columbia native talks about life growing up in Columbia, his basketball legacy with …

South Carolina Will Host Virginia Tech in 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge

BRISTOL, Conn. (South Carolina Athletics) - ESPN announced the matchups for the 2025 edition of the ACC/SEC Challenge on Thursday. South Carolina will host Virginia Tech at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Tip times and TV network assignments …

Worker dies at North Carolina food processing plant

TAR HEEL, N.C. (WBTV) - A worker died at a food processing plant in eastern North Carolina, sister-station WECT reported Thursday. The death happened at the Smithfield Foods plant on Highway 87 in the tiny town of Tar Heel. A Smithfield spokesperson told …

Recapping a hectic day of South Carolina news

Wednesday was one of the busiest days for South Carolina athletics news in recent memory, as there were impactful headlines for football, baseball, and softball — so many that it could be difficult to keep up. Below is a look at what you might have missed …