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"Birdies with Beamer" is one of the final events of "Talking Season"
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — The rain may have made an appearance but not before participants were able to play the bulk of the "Birdies with Beamer" at the Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood. After spending the tournament moving from group to group for photos, head coach Shane Beamer held...
Beamer talks ahead of Gamecock Football Fall Camp
Blythewood, SC (WACH) — With South Carolina Football a week away from the start of their Fall Camp, Head Coach Shane Beamer met with media Thursday for his annual "Birdies with Beamer" golf event. After some action out on the course, Beamer spoke to his excitement for the 2024...
4-1 vote forces public discussion of July 3 event
BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council’s Monday night agenda was light, but, right off, there were fireworks. It was only minutes into the meeting when Councilman Rich McKenrick called for the addition of an agenda item to allow open discussion by council members concerning the disruptions that occurred during and after the July 3 Rockin’ Red, White, & Blue fireworks celebration in Doko Park.
Fripp makes her case against releasing MPA files
BLYTHEWOOD – Last month, council voted 4-1 against releasing the MPA files that have been turned over to the town government after the lawsuit was settled. Monday night, during public comment time, resident Bobbie Young asked council members, “Why are you still covering up the $700,000 lawsuit. You ran on transparency. Where’s the transparency?”
Wildlife Geeks charm kids at Blythewood Library
BLYTHEWOOD – Chuck Alberding and his wildlife crew charmed a room full of children at Blythewood Library on Wednesday with a hands-on program aimed at encouraging them to think differently about animals in the wild. As part of the library’s Summer Learning Challenge, Alberding of Wildlife Geeks engaged his...
Man out on murder bond granted bond in arson case
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man already out on bond for murder is appeared in front of a Richland County Bond Court Judge on Friday. Christian Irick, 22, charged with criminal conspiracy, was granted a $250,000 bond in court at 2 p.m. Alongside the bond amount he must...
Local non-profit host back to school event empowering Midlands students
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — GameChangersSC is hosting a back-to-school event on Friday. The event will occur from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1019 Garden Valley Lane in Columbia. The event aims to encourage students, parents, and educators back to the school environment at the start of the...
Deputies train and mentor over summer to ensure student safety
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — During the summer, school resource officers (SROs) like deputies Kalema Grant and Alex Hartsell dedicate their time to rigorous training to ensure students’ safety and well-being throughout the school year. "That's why we train," said Deputy Grant. "We have our two-day SRO-based training, departmental...
Smuggled drugs killed 2 inmates at troubled South Carolina jail, sheriff says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two inmates died from drug overdoses in two days at a South Carolina jail, which has been under a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said. The inmates at the jail in Richland County were killed by two different drugs, one on Monday and a second on Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott […]
Richland County Hosts Back-to-School Drive
As the new school year approaches, Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is organizing a school supply drive to support foster children in the community. With most local students returning to class in August, CASA is seeking donations of essential school supplies to help these children succeed academically. You...
Columbia school district mismanaged childcare center construction, report finds
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina inspector general found a Columbia-area school district violated state and local laws, exposing itself to liability and wasting taxpayer dollars, when it started construction of a childcare center without the necessary approvals. State Inspector General Brian Lamkin, in his report, referred to “mismanagement” by Richland School District One, but his […]
Richland County woman encounters wild fox in her driveway
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A startling encounter between a fox and Stephanie Doyle, a Lower Richland resident caught on her home's security cameras, is raising concern for her safety and the fox. Doyle says while emptying her car on Monday night, she and her small dog were approached by a...
Gamecock Football coordinators talk coming season
(WACH) — South Carolina Football is just a week away from starting their Fall camp and just over a month away from kicking off the 2024 season. The Gamecocks' three coordinators took time this week to talk with WACH FOX about their excitement for the coming schedule. Offensive Coordinator...
Friday afternoon Beamer Camp news, notes and intel
South Carolina closed out its final Shane Beamer Football Camp of the summer by sending out a handful of offers on Friday. As of late that afternoon, four of the campers have posted about an offer from the Gamecocks. Aden Starling, a 2027 wide receiver out of Iowa Colony High...
OnPoint on WACH Fox: Teen's first job is more than cash, it's a crash course in adulting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) - This week on OnPoint on WACH Fox, we look at the importance of summer work experience for young people. A teenager’s first job brings them more than a steady paycheck, it teaches young people life and work skills that serve them long after the job is done.
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