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Eric Brown named head football coach at St. John's
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - One of the longest coaching searches in Lowcountry history has ended. St. John’s officially named Eric Brown as the their new head football coach on Tuesday ending a search that lasted more than 8 months. Brown takes over for Mike Howard who was let go...
American in Paris: Watch the Olympic Games in style at The Charleston Place
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – No ticket to Paris? Don’t worry! An iconic hotel in downtown Charleston will be the place to celebrate the Olympic Games this summer. The Charleston Place hotel will have a special “American in Paris” activation in its Market Street Circle from July 26 until August 11 where you can cheer on […]
Charleston’s ACW Wrestling: Up-and-Comers Shine at Oak Hill Middle School Event
Appalachian Championship Wrestling in the Charleston area has gained recognition, featuring both local stars and wrestling legends in its shows. Josh Bishop is the current ACW Heavyweight Champion, also wrestling for Major League Wrestling. Canaan Kristopher, a former football player turned wrestler, recently won the ACW Bluegrass Championship. Gorgeous Gregory,...
Half Rubber Tournament Primed for Opening Pitch
Prepare for some unique summer fun when the annual Isle of Palms Half Rubber Tournament returns to the IOP Recreation Department next month. The event, which is entering its 26th year, typically averages anywhere from six to 12 teams including two from Savannah and others spanning the Charleston area, according to IOP Recreation Department recreation supervisor Aaron Sweet.
Sullivan's Island Fire Department Shows Support for Local Olympian
The Sullivan's Island Fire Department is showing their support for a local woman who is set to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. The department has hung a banner outside their building cheering on tennis player Emma Navarro, who is making her Olympic debut as part of Team USA.
22 annual Folly Beach Wahine Classic celebrates women surfers
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — The 22 Annual Folly Beach Wahine Classic all-girl non-profit surf competition is set to bring a weekend of girl power to Folly Beach. Hosted at Washout Surf Spot in Folly Beach on July 27 and 28, the mission of the Folly Beach Wahine Classic is to share the strength of surfer women (wahines) of all ages and abilities through a fun weekend of surf competition, girl power, and camaraderie.
Pitching strong as Horry Post 111 ties playoff series
Jaret Edwards wants to play college baseball. If the Aynor rising senior keeps pitching the way he did Tuesday night, he’ll likely get the opportunity at the next level. Edwards hurled a six-hit shutout as Horry Post 111 grabbed a 4-0 win over Charleston Post 147 to even their best-of-three second round American Legion playoff series at 1-1.
RiverDogs Open Homestand with 10th Shutout Win
Charleston, SC - The Charleston RiverDogs enjoyed their return to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on Tuesday night, blanking the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in a 1-0 shutout win. The victory represented an impressive bounce back from being swept over the weekend in Fayetteville. The RiverDogs became the second team in the Carolina League to reach double digit shutouts this season. 3,064 fans were in attendance for the series opener.
WATCH: Loudoun United FC vs. Charleston Battery
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Loudoun United FC has gone mor than two months without losing a match, as they currently hold an eight-game unbeaten streak. Wednesday, they look to extend the streak as they will take on Charleston Battery over at Segra Field at 11 a.m. You can watch here or on DCW50.
North Charleston wins Dixie Majors World Series for 4th straight year
OZARK, AL (WCSC) - Another season and another championship for the North Charleston Dixie Majors baseball team. The squad won 2 games on Wednesday to win the Dixie Majors World Series being held in Ozark, Alabama. The victories give North Charleston their 4th straight Dixie Majors title and their 9th...
College of Charleston Softball Adds Depth to Roster with Four New Talented Players
College of Charleston softball completed their recruiting cycle by adding three transfers and one freshman for the 2025 season, bringing the total number of newcomers to 18. The additions include outfielder Karly Smith from New Mexico, pitcher Kendall Thackston from East Tennessee State, junior college pitcher/utility player Mollie Forbes from Arizona Western, and freshman Lily Thorpe from Raleigh, N.C.
Millora-Brown to Continue Playing Career in Philippines
DILIMAN, PHL – Former Bulldogs basketball player Quentin Millora-Brown is continuing his playing career in the Philippines, honoring the legacy of his grandfather who studied at UP during his academic career. The graduate transfer from Vanderbilt spent just one season with the Bulldogs but etched his name in the...
RiverDogs Ride Balanced Attack to 7-5 Win over Cannon Ballers
Charleston, SC - Every hitter in the Charleston RiverDogs lineup reached base safely at least once in a 7-5 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Wednesday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The game was played in front of a crowd of 2,605. The RiverDogs have emerged victorious in the first two games of the series by a combined three runs.
Schedule set for 2024 Dave Spurlock CCSD Football Jamboree
Twelve schools will participate in the annual Dave Spurlock Charleston County School District (CCSD) Football Jamboree on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Robert E. Hayes Field at the District 2 Regional Stadium in Mount Pleasant. The preseason event was named after long-time Lowcountry athletic leader and former CCSD Athletic Director Dave Spurlock last year; this is the third year for the jamboree.
South Carolina Coaches for Charity event held Tuesday night
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 15th annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity event was held Tuesday night at the North Charleston Convention Center. The event founded by Cheraw native and former Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry brings college football coaches together from across the state and helps raise funds for charities here in […]
The Citadel’s Ali Ruffin honored as NCAA Division I All-Academic Athlete
The Citadel's Ali Ruffin was honored as an NCAA Division I All-Academic Athlete as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Minimum CUMULATIVE grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, certifiable by either NCAA Faculty Rep or NCAA Compliance Coordinator or Registrar's Office. Institutions utilizing a different GPA scale must convert the GPA to a 4.0 scale using the standard conversion method [GPA/Scale x 4.0].
Battery travel to Florida for Rowdies match on Saturday
The Charleston Battery’s Week 21 continues with a road match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Sat., July 27. Kickoff at Al Lang Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and the match will stream on ESPN+. Charleston and Tampa Bay renew their rivalry with the first their meeting...
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