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POLL: Are You Impressed By Emma Schimpf'S Record-Setting Skills?
For the second straight year, Oceanside Collegiate senior Emma Schimpf won the Class AAA individual title in girls golf and did so emphatically. Schimpf competed in the state tournament last week at the Hackler Course in Conway and not only won medalist honors but posted the lowest score in state history for a 36-hole championship. Schimpf covered the course in two rounds in 133 shots, shooting a 67 on day one and following with a 66 on day two. The previous state record was 135.
POLL: Do You Think It'S Possible To Fill The Commercial Vacancies In Charleston During The Pandemic?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston is looking for ways to fill business vacancies left from the pandemic. The city said their mission since this summer has been to ensure economic vitality of King Street and the surrounding commercial areas. Nonetheless, the number of vacant buildings in the...
POLL: Do You Think Harrison Will Beat Graham?
Democrat Jaime Harrison enlisted the help of Grammy Award-winning rapper Common at a Monday rally in Columbia, S.C., as polls continue to show a closer race between Harrison and Sen. Lindsey Graham than many had expected. “Common shares many of the same values that were instilled in me as a...
POLL: Will You Be Going To The New Stadium?
Volvo Car Stadium, a 20-year-old Charleston owned facility on Daniel Island, is scheduled for a major makeover. Charleston Tennis LLC, the parent company of Volvo Car Stadium, the Volvo Car Open and LTP Daniel Island, has announced plans, in partnership with the city, to renovate and modernize the stadium. Extensive upgrades that are expected to enhance the chances of attracting worldclass athletes and performers to Daniel Island are on the horizon. The renovations will be funded by Ben and Kelly Navarro, the owners of Charleston Tennis LLC, as a gift to the city of Charleston.
POLL: Do You Agree With The South Carolina Judge Not Allowing Private Grants Funded By Facebook Ceo?
A federal judge on Monday denied a conservative legal group’s request for an injunction preventing Charleston and Richland counties from accepting and using private grant money they’ve received to help conduct the 2020 general election. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel denied a temporary restraining order sought by a group calling...
POLL: Do You Agree With The Proposed Sample Ban?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston will be voting on an ordinance banning businesses from offering free samples on sidewalks in the city’s business district on King Street. City Council is expected to take up the issue on Tuesday. The ordinance states that businesses would be prohibited from...
POLL: Do You Think South Carolina Will Make It To The Sec Championship This Season?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A short-handed Florida soccer team lost 4-2 at No. 11 South Carolina on Sunday afternoon. The Gators (1-3-1) left head coach Becky Burleigh and several key players in Gainesville due to injuries or COVID-19 protocol. In addition to Burleigh, Carina Baltrip-Reyes, Georgia Eaton-Collins, Ashlyn Kane, Ava Kuyken, Kit Loferski, Kouri Peace and Deanne Rose were unavailable.
POLL: Do You Think The Drive-In Concert Will Help Harrison Secure A Place In The U.S. Senate?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jamie Harrison will be hosting a drive-in concert at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium at Benedict College. The event will take place on Monday, October 26. The concert will feature a performance by award-winning rapper Common and speeches from special guests....
POLL: Do You Think Loyalty Programs Such As That Offered By Firefly Distillery Will Gain Momentum As Restrictions Cause People To Be Very Selective Of Where They Go?
Firefly Distillery has focused on providing unique experiences for patrons throughout the pandemic and is now launching a new loyalty program to reward return visitors who have supported this Charleston mainstay’s move and expansion to Park Circle earlier this year. For those who visited Firefly Distillery’s original location on Wadmalaw,...
POLL: Will You Apply For For The New Small Business Grant Program?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster stopped in the Lowcountry on Wednesday morning to encourage small business owners and nonprofit owners to apply for a new grant program. The South Carolina Department of Administration says the $40 million Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program will reimburse small businesses...
POLL: Have You Flown Since The Pandemic Began?
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Boeing South Carolina teammates on Tuesday announced the donation of over $195,000 to 48 nonprofits throughout the Lowcountry as part of the Employees Community Fund of Boeing initiative. Some of the organizations “received expedited emergency funding” to respond to crises brought about by the COVID-19...
POLL: Do You Think Harrison Will Win In South Carolina?
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Kenyatta Grimmage likes to talk politics with his customers during the 20 or so minutes it takes to give each of them a haircut at Howard’s Barber Shop, which is Black-owned and also a school for apprentice barbers that takes up two small ranch homes along a busy roadway near the Charleston Naval Weapons Station.
POLL: As New Cases Of The Coronavirus Continue To Spike Around The Country, Do You Think Local Leaders Will Be Forced To Reimplement Stricter Measures To Curb The Spread Of The Virus?
South Carolina started the week Monday with a lower number of new coronavirus cases than the Palmetto State has seen in recent days, when the daily number recently jumped back to more than 1,000 new cases. On Monday, S.C. health officials identified 539 new cases of COVID-19, and 11 new...
POLL: Do You Think Clemson Will Win The National Championship This Year?
No. 7 Miami entered Saturday’s top 10 showdown at No. 1 Clemson with a Heisman hopeful at quarterback and a newfound belief that its offense was among the nation’s elite under first-year offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee. Then the new-look Hurricanes were greeted by the same old dominant Brent Venables defense...
POLL: Do You Think Police Departments Should Have A Racial Bias Audit?
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — North Charleston City Council voted to move forward with a racial bias audit of the city's police department on Thursday night. After the decision, one community member gave the council a big thank you. “I want to say thank you. I want to thank you...
POLL: Do You Think Graham Will Be Reelected?
Heading into their second debate effectively tied in recent polls, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democrat Jaime Harrison are hoping to win over an increasingly narrow portion of the electorate in hopes of expanding their bases of support: the undecided voters. On Friday, the two top candidates for the Senate...
POLL: Do You Think Graham Should Get A Covid-19 Test?
Democratic Senate candidate Jaime Harrison is threatening to pull out of a scheduled debate on Friday if Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham doesn’t take a COVID-19 test, which the three-term incumbent says is not necessary. In dueling news releases on Thursday, the Harrison and Graham campaigns argued over the necessity of...
POLL: Do You Expect Charleston Area Businesses To Follow Through On Their Promises?
Many organizations have broadcast support for the Black Lives Matter movement in recent months, and especially since the May 25 killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. They have taken to social media with hashtags, statements and symbols to show solidarity with protesters and the social reform they seek.
POLL: Have You Gone To A Veterans' Day Parade?
Two more iconic events in Columbia have been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What was supposed to be the city’s 42nd annual Veterans’ Day parade was called off Monday by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department.
POLL: Do You Think South Carolina Needs More Funding For Its Rural Police Departments?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina Congressman Tom Rice is working on a bill to get more money for rural police departments throughout the state. The bill would increase pay and include money to hire more officers in areas where household incomes are 80% or less of the national median.
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