2024 SC Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report shows decline in cases in our...
South Carolina's 2024 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report indicates a decrease in human trafficking cases in the Lowcountry region, while other areas show higher numbers. Statewide, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigated 285 tips related to human...
U-Haul Report: Tennessee ranked 5th in nation for growth, South Carolina tops list
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The annual U-Haul list of states with the most growth based on inbound, one-way rentals into each state ranks Tennessee 5th in the nation for growth. The U-Haul Growth Index is compiled by analysis of company rental data based on the net gain or loss of...
South Carolina Issuing Autistic and Neurodivergent License Plates
South Carolina drivers can apply for a specialty license plate for families with Autism or Neurodiversity. Now, first responders can be informed if someone inside the vehicle has the potential for a sensory reaction or other behaviors related to Neurodivergence before...
Spring-like warmth after a foggy morning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Once the thick fog from this morning clears out, a warm and spring-like afternoon is ahead!. Dense Fog at times this morning. Near record high temperatures throughout this week. Staying warm into the weekend. First Alert Summary. Good morning! A Dense Fog...
How will tariff’s effect consumers ?
USC's economic associate professor Bill Hauk talks about what folks in South Carolina might see as the tariff's are imposed.
Another company is making solar cells in the US, opens factory in South Carolina
A domestic U.S. solar supply chain is slowly, but surely, taking shape. ES Foundry, an American company onshoring crystalline solar cell production, recently celebrated the grand opening of its “cutting-edge” manufacturing facility. With the ribbon cutting at its more than...
Former SCDC captain pleads guilty to $279k bribery conspiracy
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Christine Mary Livingston, 47, of Gaston, has pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud conspiracy for her role in a bribery scheme in a South Carolina prison. An investigation revealed that Livingston was a 16-year veteran of the South...
SCDPH offers free STD/HIV testing to promote awareness among Black communities
(WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will be offering free STD/HIV testing on Thursday in recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day highlights progress in HIV prevention and care among Black and African...
S.C. State Fair opens applications for 2025 college scholarships
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – The South Carolina State Fair is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2025 Ride for Your Life Scholarship program, which supports high school seniors across South Carolina. Each year, this initiative allocates $500,000 in college...
PowerSchool notifies school districts, provide resources to those impacted by cybersecurity breach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Grand Strand and Pee Dee School districts will soon be notified if an international-level security breach impacts them. RELATED COVERAGE | South Carolina Department of Education evaluating scope, possible impacts of PowerSchool data breach. A...