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Football Friday Night 2026 | Week 13 Scores & Highlights

Welcome to Week 13 (on Friday the 13th!) of Football Friday Night 2026! Check out the highlights and final scores from around the CSRA.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Forest Acres holds first holiday market

FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WIS) - The first ever Forest Acres Holiday Market was hosted at Gills Creek Memorial Park on Friday. Visitors began early shopping, ate at food trucks, participated in holiday activities and met Santa at the market. Several local vendors and businesses were supported. Attendees also watched special...

Forest Acres, SC · 1d

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Sorority donates copies of Dawn Staley’s book to Heyward Gibbes Middle School

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Gamma Nu Omega chapter donated copies of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley’s book, “Uncommon Favor,” to Heyward Gibbes Middle School in partnership with the Philadelphia Reading Corner. According to Richland County School District One, the Philadelphia...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Berkeley County Identifies Coal-Car Remains After Two Years

Skeletal remains found in a train coal car at a Berkeley County power-plant yard in June 2024 now have a name. Officials identified the man as Stephen Anthony Williams, 47, whose last known residence was in Georgia. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office said investigative genetic genealogy scientifically identified Williams after...

Berkeley County, SC · 1d

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Holiday Lights on the River returns to Saluda Shoals Park

A light display billed as one of the Midlands’ favorite holiday traditions is ready to shine!. Holiday Lights on the River is scheduled to return to Saluda Shoals Park, with organizers inviting families and friends to experience a drive-through journey filled with millions of twinkling lights, animated displays and festive holiday fun.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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High school football playoff roundup

A playoff-opening loss has never happened in the Tom Knotts era at Dutch Fork. Despite talk about the team’s recent play and injury status of starting quarterback Jaxon Knotts, it was business as usual for the Silver Foxes Friday night at home. Led by a 337-yard rushing performance and...

Irmo, SC · 13h

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15-year-old charged after student hit with mechanical pencil at Westwood High School

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A 15-year-old student was charged with assault after hitting another student with a mechanical pencil at Westwood High School, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. The incident happened Monday but was reported to the school's resource officer Wednesday, when a concerned parent came...

Richland County, SC · 1d

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Columbia Animal Services to hold 'Pups & Pints' adoption event this Sunday

Columbia Animal Services will hold a “Pups and Pints” adoption event and donation drive this Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse, located at 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd. in Columbia. The public is invited to come enjoy brews and bites, meet...

Columbia, SC · 19h

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ANDY’S PICKS: No travel issues for Gamecocks, but Hogs still have issues

South Carolina at Arkansas – 6:45 p.m., SEC Network. At least South Carolina got to Northwest Arkansas before the FAA stoppage stopped air traffic and threw a week of chaos off the field at teams. The Razorbacks’ game won’t be affected. Now they’ve got to figure out...

Fayetteville, AR · 21h

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Furry Friends Friday: Meet Baxter

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Meet Baxter! He’s a 7-year-old Hound mix available for adoption through Pawmetto Lifeline’s Shelter Diversion Program. Baxter is a sweet, friendly, and easygoing boy. He is happy, affectionate, and enjoys being around people! His favorite activity is spending time outdoors. He enjoys exploring the yard, sniffing around, and checking out wooded areas.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Jim Hudson Football Friday: Week 12 Highlights

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - It’s another week of high school football in the Midlands and another Jim Hudson Football Friday. Below are the matchups WIS is keeping a close eye on, with teams ranked in the Midlands Top 10. Check back for final scores and highlights as they become...

Columbia, SC · 1d

Country Herald

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Columbia, SC Frost Alert: 30s Tonight, Saturday, November 14

Columbia, Augusta and surrounding communities face a cold weekend as temperatures fall.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Columbia firefighters celebrate holiday season with Christmas tree on Devine Street

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department joined the community for a holiday celebration on Devine Street, featuring a Christmas tree outside Fire Station 9. The Devine Street Association organized the event to bring together the community for the holiday season. Fire officials highlighted the Christmas tree outside...

Columbia, SC · 1d

HBCU Legends On SI

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SIAC, CIAA Football Championship Weekend Preview: Benedict-Kentucky State, Virginia Union-Johnson C. Smith

Two HBCU Division II conference championships and a potential NCAA playoff-deciding matchup headline a pivotal weekend for the SIAC and CIAA.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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No. 2 South Carolina defeat No. 3 Alabama to advance to SEC Tournament Championship

South Carolina will advance to the SEC Tournament Championship after a 2-1 win in a Thursday night top 25 clash with the Alabama Crimson Tide.The Gamecocks have a history with Alabama in the competition, as they defeated the Tide 1-0 in 2022 to win the SEC Tournament. Both teams played...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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USC softball announces 2027 non-conference schedule

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s softball 2027 non-conference schedule has been finalized by head coach Ashley Chastain. The 30-game non conference schedule will include three home tournaments, a home-and-home matchup against Clemson, and 12 games against 2026 NCAA Tournament teams. South Carolina will kick off the season with...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Making the business of ballet profitable

If you live in the Midlands, at some point in your life you’ve probably seen a performance of the Nutcracker ballet because for most people, this is a must-do activity during the holidays. This year, all six performances will feature live accompaniment by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra, which our next guest says is a particularly meaningful development. Mike Switzer interviews William Starrett, CEO and artistic director of the South Carolina Ballet in Columbia, SC.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic returns to State Fairgrounds for 51st year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The 51st Annual Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival began this afternoon. The weekend-long event showcases work from hundreds of artists and craftsmen throughout the country. The event holds a wide range of artistic choices for customers from pottery, glass, jewelry, baskets, clothing, furniture,...

Columbia, SC · 1d