Lexington, SC — After an illustrious 44-year career in coaching, including an unparalleled 33-year tenure as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff High School, Phil Savitz has officially announced his retirement at the end of this season. Coach Savitz leaves an indelible mark on the soccer landscape in South Carolina, holding the record for the most wins by a soccer coach in the state’s history with over 800 victories. Coach Savitz’s teams have consistently excelled throughout his tenure, securing numerous regional championships and a state-record ..read more

Image: AP (CNN) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died. According to a statement from his firm,  he died today at his home in Connecticut. he was 100-years-old. He served as National Security Adviser and Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He received a Nobel Peace Prize for helping arrange the end of U.S. Military involvement in the Vietnam War, and was also a pivotal figure in easing tension with the soviet union. However his legacy isn’t without criticism. he was heavily criticized over the bombing of Cambodia during the Vietnam War, as wel ..read more

Geothermal power plants use heat that is naturally occurring in the earth.  What new with this next-generation power plant is explained in an excerpt from this article on Canary Media. “Unlike conventional geothermal plants, which tap into heat found close to earth’s surface, Houston-based Fervo uses advanced drilling techniques to access resources that are deeper or trickier to reach than hot springs or geysers.”  And  “At the geothermal site, two wells reach 7,700 feet deep and then connect with horizontal conduits stretching some 3,250 feet long. Fervo’s ..read more

(ABC News) — With thousands of people expected to converge on Rockefeller Center for Wednesday evening’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, New York City police counterterrorism officials have issued a confidential warning that protests prompted by the Israel-Hamas war could disrupt the annual event. The threat assessment advisory was issued by the NYPD Intelligence and Counterterrorism Bureau (ICB) to law enforcement and government agencies and says there is currently no specific or credible threat reporting regarding the tree lighting ceremony, but noted the United St ..read more

NASHVILLE, Tenn, (AP) — NASCAR has added two new partners and streaming elements to a seven-year media rights deal announced Wednesday that will run from 2025 through the 2031 season. The new media rights deal is worth $7.7 billion when the previously announced $1.1 billion agreement with CW is included, according to Sports Business Journal. NASCAR did not reveal monetary figures at the news conference held at the Music City Center one day before its season-ending awards ceremony. The Cup Series will include existing partners Fox Sports and NBC, which will feature a mix of broadcast ..read more

One SEC quarterback has South Carolina at the top of his list. On Wednesday afternoon, Brad Crawford of 247 Sports reported that Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson will enter the transfer portal this offseason, and “South Carolina is the frontrunner” for the Arkansas quarterback. One of the SEC’s most talented quarterbacks, Jefferson threw for 45 touchdowns and only nine interceptions over a 24-game span from 2021-22, leading the Razorbacks to a 16-10 record, including two bowl wins and a top 25 finish. Jefferson is a dual-threat quarterback with 1,876 yards rushing with 21 scores during his ti ..read more

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– On Wednesday afternoon, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital held a Welcome Paw-ty for Mirabel and Duke the hospital’s two new facility dogs. The four-legged friends are trained to help children cope with medical situations that can sometimes be stressful or scary. Mirabel and Duke were adopted thanks to the generosity of the Michael J. Mungo Foundation. Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: Prisma Health, prisma health chidren’s hospital, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital ..read more

CNN– A mysterious illness is spreading across the country making dogs sick and some are dying. Veterinarians say it is similar to the Coronavirus and just as contagious. Experts say symptoms are similar to those of a typical Kennel Cough which includes coughing, sneezing, nasal or eye discharge, and Lethargy. According to veterinarians now may not be the time to take your dogs to the dog park. If you have to board them make sure their vaccinations are up to date, say experts. So far the illness has been reported in 14 states but not in South Carolina. Categories: News Tags: CNN, dog illness ..read more

GASTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Things are growing at the Gaston Branch Library. Officials dedicated a new community garden at the library on Wednesday morning. They say the garden will provide opportunities for people to learn about gardening and to volunteer in the garden to grow vegetables, fruit, and herbs. The library will also provide gardening classes. Food grown in the garden will be distributed to seniors and those in need. Categories: Local News Tags: South Carolina ..read more

Dakereon Joyner, the sixth-year, do-it-all talent for the Gamecocks, said goodbye to South Carolina in a post on social media Wednesday evening. Joyner declared for the NFL Draft, announcing his decision on X. “Thank you all for the tremendous amount of love I received throughout these years,” said Joyner. “Your love and support has been unconditional and like no other, and I genuinely appreciate it.” Joyner spent the last six seasons with the Gamecocks, earning a bachelor’s in sport and entertainment management. He’s most remembered for his heroics in the 2021 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, leading the Ga ..read more