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TravelCenters of America opens four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced the opening of four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada. In June 2024, TA acquired and opened stores in Cowpens, South Carolina and Coburg, Oregon. Last week, TA opened two franchised truck stop locations in Henderson, Nevada. See below for amenities at each of...
3 South Carolina stores to close as Big Lots closes 35-40 sites nationwide: What to know
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. Representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond and more in...
Department of Public Health urges parents to vaccinate children ahead of school year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines ahead of the 2024-25 school year. Officials say children enrolled in school are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year. According to […]
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
South Carolina reacts to Biden's departure
(The Center Square) — Response to President Joe Biden's late-in-the-campaign season decision not to seek reelection in November was swift and, as expected, falls along party lines. The Palmetto State was critical to Biden's rise to power in 2020 after U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, endorsed the long-time U.S. senator and former vice president during the Democratic primary, "The Democrats tried to kick President Trump off the ballot in...
Second suspect arrested in killing of Robeson County 23-year-old
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A second suspect was arrested Monday in connection with a homicide last month in the Lumberton area, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. Nalyjah Alford, 22, of Fairmont, was charged with first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into occupied property, assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present and felony […]
MOVING IN: New Dillon Elementary School Passes Inspection And Moving In Begins
The Dillon Elementary School has passed inspection, and the final touches are underway prior to the opening of the school on Monday, August 5, with Principal Jan Powers-Penuel at the helm. There will be 56 teachers and 2 librarians in the school. The administration staff are at work preparing their...
66-year-old Darlington man accused of assaulting 2 young girls jailed in Florence County
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A 66-year-old Darlington man is being held without bond in Florence County after allegedly sexually assaulting two young girls between 2017 and 2019, according to arrest warrants. Florence police arrested Calvin H. Bias on Friday. He was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 11 years old and […]
Everything to know about Dawn Staley's South Carolina basketball freshmen for 2024-25 season
COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball has three players classified as freshmen for the 2024-25 season. Joyce Edwards, Maddy McDaniel and Adhel Tac should help the defending national champions and coach Dawn Staley. South Carolina only lost star center Kamilla Cardoso, who is now in the WNBA. Edwards was...
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
Florence Co. residents seek answers for reoccurring flooding
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Hurricane season has officially begun and heavy rainfall is impacting several communities in the Pee Dee. Minus Lane in Effingham is one of seven communities in Florence County that was washed out on county-maintained roads. Niki Williams lives on Minus Lane and said flooding...
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