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Bishop England falls in Game 3 Of AA Baseball Finals

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff
Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 9:35am

CHAPIN, SC- Bishop England scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th but they didn't have enough to come all the way back as the Bishops fell to Chesnee in game 3 of their best of 3 series for the AA Baseball championship in Chapin. 

Chesnee did most of their damage in a 4 run 5th inning led by Bobby Foos who had a bases loaded triple. 

The loss for the Bishops ends their streak of winning the state title every odd numbered year since 2003. 

For Chesnee, the win gives them their 2nd state championship in 4 years and 5th overall. 

Bishop England's season ends with a record of 23-6

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Weekend showers on the way throughout the Lowcountry

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:00am
Weekend showers on the way throughout the Lowcountry

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Friday forecast:

Today look for a good deal of sunshine early in the day on Friday with increasing clouds during the afternoon.  A very isolated storm will fire up well inland along the sea breeze during the late afternoon.  Temps today will top the upper 80s inland and near 80 along the coast.

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Boone Hall apologizes for 'very loud' fireworks display

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:56pm

MT. PLEASANT, SC (WCSC)- Boone Hall Plantation has released a statement apologizing for the noise created by Wednesday night's fireworks display after a number of residents who were surprised by the unexpected booms called police.

A private special event held at Boone Hall Wednesday night ended with a fireworks display that, according to officials at the plantation, was louder than expected.

"We want to inform our neighbors that this level of noise was unanticipated by Boone Hall," the statement read.

The statement goes on to state, "We sincerely apologize to everyone affected by this noise and please be assured that we will do everything we can to make sure for any future events which are hosted at Boone Hall that disturbing noise of this level does not take place anymore."

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Baker Motor Company awards two $2,500 scholarships

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 2:38pm
Baker Motor Company awards two $2,500 scholarships

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Baker Motor Company has announced the winners of a new scholarship fund geared towards helping their employee’s family members reach their academic success.

The Tommy B. Baker Scholarship Fund has awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Kyle Wicks, son of Baker employee Jim Whicks, and Shavonna Simmons, wife of Baker employee Herbert Simmons. These are the first recipients of the scholarships.

The award is given to full time Baker Motor Company employee spouses or children. Each applicant must be a full time student enrolled at an accredited university or college.

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Thursday highs to reach upper 80s with humidity on the rise

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:40am
Thursday highs to reach upper 80s with humidity on the rise

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Thursday forecast:

Expect mostly sunny skies with just a few more afternoon clouds around for our Thursday. It will also be a bit more on the humid side. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. A few backyards may even make it over the 90° mark. Friday and into the weekend, not much change, but there is a little better chance for afternoon showers and storms.

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Wednesday temps to reach mid 80s as sunshine continues

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:00am
Wednesday temps to reach mid 80s as sunshine continues

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Wednesday forecast:

Enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures for Wednesday. High pressure overhead will keep us dry and mild and the UV index way up in the high levels. Temps will top out today around the mid to upper 80s with a mild southwest wind.

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Sunshine and cool temps continue Tuesday

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 9:00am
Sunshine and cool temps continue Tuesday

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson says it will be another sunny day in the Lowcountry, with temps topping out in the upper 70s:

The sunshine continues today across the Lowcountry as high pressure remains in control of our sky. There were just a few thin clouds around the beaches at sunrise and as the afternoon approaches temps will head up from the 50s and 60s. Highs later today will make it into the upper 70s with a light southeast breeze.

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