COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The family of Mekhi Courtney, a 22-year-old man tragically killed in a shooting last year, is turning their pain into purpose, a nonprofit youth sports league inspired by his dream.
On Sunday afternoon, family and friends of Courtney hosted the first-ever registration day for SETT Bidness, a new football and cheerleading league at Seven Oaks Park.
Before his death in May 2024, Mekhi and his best friend had started planning their own youth league to give back to their community and mentor young athletes. Sadly, Courtney was gunned down in the parking lot of The Landing Apartments in Forest Acres. Authorities confirmed evidence of a shooting, but say no calls were made to report it…