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Four local teams make state finals in high school baseball/softball
Four Midlands teams will enter the final week of the S.C. High School League spring season playing for state championships. The Mid-Carolina baseball team opens the Best-of-3 Class 2A final at 6 p.m. Saturday at Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant. It's the first state appearance since 2007 for the Rebels, who defeated Strom Thurmond 7-3 Thursday in the Class 2A Upper State final. They are seeking their first championship since 1991 against the defending state champion Landsharks, who beat Andrew Jackson to win the Lower State final on Friday.
Fill the Red Truck event this weekend to support local animal services
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — This weekend, May 18 and 19, the Fill The Red Truck supply drive will take place, benefiting Columbia Animal Services and the Animal Mission’s community pet food pantry. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days at the corner of Heyward and Holly Streets in Shandon.
Keep the Midlands Beautiful annual shoe drive continues through May
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) is hosting its annual shoe drive fundraiser. The fundraiser began in March, and will continue through May 31. The shoe drive helps KMB raise funds to support its mission to educate, inspire and empower citizens to improve the places where they live, work and play through litter prevention, recycling and beautification.
Columbia Black Expo celebrates 27 years with stars and cultural showcases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — May 18, the 27th Annual Columbia Black Expo will take place in the Cantey & Goodman Building at the SC State Fairgrounds. The event promises a day of family-centered fun, featuring notable guests, enriching talks, cultural exhibitions, and a showcase of Black business excellence. Visitors...
Gamecocks Fall to Tennessee in Regular-Season Finale
Knoxville, TN — No. 1 Tennessee completed a sweep of the University of South Carolina baseball team with a 4-1 win over the Gamecocks in the regular season finale Saturday afternoon (May 18) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the fourth when Kavares...
Update on road on re-pavement of Columbia roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you’ve been driving down Garners Ferry onto Millwood Ave you might have noticed some bumps in the road. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is currently working to re-pave the roads. “There are areas that are not paved, and then there are areas that...
Food Truck And Craft Beer Festival In Columbia On Saturday
An event selling food and beer is happening in Columbia this weekend. The South Carolina Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival is at the State Fairgrounds Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. It's the ninth year for the festival. Tickets are available online or at the gate.
New Broad River Road bridge opens, detour ahead for drivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Drivers traveling on Broad River Road now have a new route. A new bridge has been built and will be the detour for drivers exiting I-20 West. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, this new bridge is a part of the Carolina Crossroads project.
Final hearing in Duke Energy case to be held next week, settlement in the works
Duke Energy customers in the Upstate have one more chance to provide their thoughts on proposed electric rate increases to the Public Service Commission (PSC) on May 20 in Columbia. Residents who would like to speak at the hearing must pre-register by Friday. Information on how to register can be found on the PSC’s website. The final hearing will include a virtual attendance option, though customers can attend in person at 101 Executive Center Drive in Columbia. ...
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