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In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility are stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap,” according to a new analysis. That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
South Carolina Coaches for Charity event held Tuesday night
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 15th annual South Carolina Coaches for Charity event was held Tuesday night at the North Charleston Convention Center. The event founded by Cheraw native and former Air Force Head Coach Fisher DeBerry brings college football coaches together from across the state and helps raise funds for charities here in […]
Family of man killed in Florence officer-involved shooting searching for answers
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The loved ones of a man killed in a Florence officer-involved shooting say they have no idea what led up to the deadly confrontation, but that they’re also hurting. Authorities said they were serving a warrant for Matthew Paul Barry, 41, when he opened fire on Monday night from his […]
Crews work to repair sinkhole in Camden
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation closed one lane on U.S. Highway 1 near Broad Street in Camden. Officials with SCDOT said the sinkhole emerged due to a drainage issue. “Crews are inspecting the drainage system below the road surface this week and we do not...
Alex English hosts 6th Annual Basketball Camp at Cardinal Newman
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Students who gathered at Cardinal Newman High School got a chance to show off their skills on the basketball court during the 6th annual basketball camp hosted by former pro player and coach Alex English. Kids came from across the region participating in drills, game strategy...
Florence School District 3 names teacher, principal of the year
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Main Street Elementary teacher is Florence School District 3’s 2024-25 teacher of the year, officials announced on Tuesday. Ericka Bennett-Bell, an instructional coach, will represent the district in South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year competition. Bennett-Bell has been with the district for eight years. Britney Nobles, a fifth and […]
HopeHealth in Manning reopening and pharmacy showcase
FLORENCE, S.C. (July 23, 2024) – In celebration of National Health Center Week, HopeHealth in Manning and Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Reopening and Pharmacy Showcase Event. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and learn about the services offered at HopeHealth in Manning. They will also be...
Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson elected to board of SC mayors
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson will serve on a Board of Directors for state mayors after being elected during a meeting last week. Robinson was elected to the Association of South Carolina Mayors Board of Directors during an annual meeting for the Municipal Association of South Carolina.
Columbia announces fall after-school programs for ages 5-12; registration now open
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced enrollment for fall 2024 After School Programs. The programs begin on Thursday, August 8, and are $40 a week. They are for children ages five through twelve Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 6...
South Carolina tabbed the likeliest coaching jump for Deion Sanders if he leaves Colorado football
South Carolina was pitched by FanSided's John Buhler as his likeliest coaching jump for Deion Sanders if he decided to take "Prime Time" away from the Colorado football program sometime in the near future. Buhler noted the Shilo Sanders connection before his jump to Jackson State and even went as...
Morris College receives new state allocation to fund growing Cybersecurity Program
Morris College, in collaboration with the South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII), was awarded $450,000 to support the expansion of the college’s cybersecurity program and related initiatives. The announcement was made on June 12, 2024, by SCIII and Morris College officials. The funding will be strategically allocated...
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 […]
Columbia-based barbecue dry rub company selected to compete in streaming television show
Columbia-based barbecue company Bub ‘n Mutha’s, Inc., is gearing up to compete in a streaming television show featuring entrepreneurs across the nation. According to a written statement issued by the company on Monday, beginning August 13, the team will be flying to film the next season of the streaming television show, “The BLOX.”
Some events that can help with back-to-school
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for a little help with back to school supplies? Want to get your students psyched for the new school year? These events could be just the ticket. South Carolina Annual Tax Free weekend is scheduled for August 2-4. For 72 hours, eligible times for back to school like computes, clothing and accessories, shoes, etc can be found tax free.
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