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Residents discuss concerns during community check-in
Last Tuesday, residents gathered at Willowbrook Cabin to hear from Rep. Jermaine Johnson from Richland County District 52 along with members from Gangs in PEACE. Rep. Johnson and Gangs in PEACE founder Torrean Sims moderated a community discussion with disengaged community members as well as engaged political people for the attendees to discuss community concerns and find community solutions throughout the State of South Carolina. Those in attendance gained insightful information and many questions of concern were asked and answered.
Report: Suspected serial killer with ties to SC expected to be indicted for 2 more murders
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (WBTV/CNN) - A suspected serial killer with ties to South Carolina is expected to be indicted on two more murder charges on Thursday, sources told CNN. The man, Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, was discovered to be in partial ownership of property in Chester County last summer, and is believed to have had intentions of moving there upon retirement.
New super says he’s prepared and eager to take the reins at FCSD
WINNSBORO – Fairfield County School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Tony Hemingway, says he believes in and is passionate about outcomes for students. His record of success in producing high-performing outcomes for students during his 25-year career in the Clover school district is a testament to that belief. After...
Coroner identifies tow truck driver fatally shot while repossessing car
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man's bond was denied after he he allegedly killed a tow truck driver who was repossessing a vehicle early Wednesday morning. Raheem Jackson, 20, is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford identified...
Young members of LDS church keep tradition alive with commemorative trek
BLYTHEWOOD – Approximately 100 students from Blythewood, Fairfield County and surrounding areas who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) will participate next week in a trek, simulating a trip on foot that members of the church made across the country in 1848 to reach the Utah Valley.
Richard Winn alum returns to address 2024 grads
WINNSBORO – When Michael Lippert graduated from Richard Winn Academy in 2001, he says he never saw himself coming back to his alma mater to deliver the commencement address for the 2024 graduating class. But there he was on stage last month, imploring his alums to ‘keep on going,’...
66th playing of the SCGA Junior Championship kicks off Monday
Beginning Monday, South Carolina's best junior golfers will descend on the Woodcreek Club in Elgin. This is the 66th playing of the South Carolina Golf Association Junior Championship, and it's a tradition here in the Palmetto State. The Woodcreek Club itself has quite the history, as it was established in...
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