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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...
‘Not moving,’ rages Walmart shopper as staff sent him to different line – his fiery response to new self-checkout policy
WALMART shoppers have grown fed up with the major retailer’s new self-checkout policy that appears to be limiting the number of items customers can buy. In recent weeks, shoppers across the country have discovered that their local Walmart stores have implemented new policies for self-service machines originally installed to speed up shopping.
Georgetown County Council to discuss 1% sales tax referendum for capital projects
Update: County councilmembers passed the sales tax and the referendum will head to the ballet for the Nov. 5 general election. —————————————————————————————— GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)—On Tuesday night, Georgetown County Council will discuss a possible one percent sales tax and whether it should be put to residents in a voter referendum. Leaders are working to […]
Overnight fire destroys mobile home in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A mobile home fire is under investigation in Aiken. It broke out around 3:00 am Tuesday morning on Tomahawk Drive, near Edgefield Highway. When the call came in, flames were reportedly shooting out of the roof. Crews on the scene told our photographer that 4 people were in the home but […]
Changes are coming to SC schools. Here's what you need to know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two provisos are now in effect requiring students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth, and banning cell phones in classrooms. But there are still a few steps to go for both of these policies. The Board of Education will have to create...
Six must-win games on 2024 South Carolina football schedule, including Clemson
COLUMBIA — After a 5-7 season for South Carolina football last year, coach Shane Beamer is trying to return the Gamecocks to a winning record in 2024. It might be difficult for South Carolina with a new quarterback, key players gone to the NFL or transfer portal and an offensive coordinator in his second season.
Woman charged in connection with shooting, drug investigation in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Two women are facing multiple charges in connection with a domestic dispute that led to a shooting and deadly motorcycle crash in Lancaster County on Monday morning, deputies said. Lancaster County Public Safety Communications received a 911 call about a reported shooting on U.S. 521...
South Carolina's Offensive Line Among Most Improved in Power 5, Says National Analyst
247 National Analyst Bud Elliott names South Carolina as having one of the most improved offensive lines in Power 5 football. The Gamecocks' revamped line includes key freshmen and transfers, promising a stronger performance this season.
City of Florence issues boil water advisory
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence issued a boiled water advisory on Monday for customers located in the 400 to 800 blocks of South Church Street, 400 to 800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street, Prince Street, Noble Street, 200 block of East Elm Street, 400 to 700 blocks of Jarrott Street and the 400 block of Railroad Avenue.
55-year-old woman dies after building fire in Darlington County
DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A woman is dead after a building fire in the Hartsville area Tuesday afternoon, according to the coroner’s office. Darlington County Fire District Chief Ricky Flowers confirmed the fire happened at 3:15 p.m. on Lakeview Boulevard near Robinson View Drive in Pine Ridge Community and was reported deadly.
Midlands Tech awarded $1M grant to expand construction program in fast-growing SC
COLUMBIA — Midlands Technical College will expand its construction trades program with a $1 million grant, the largest single corporate gift in the school’s history. The grant to Midlands Tech is one of 35 awarded by the Lowe’s Foundation since the company’s nonprofit arm started its Gable Grants program last year in an effort to train more workers in skilled trades.
Consumer complaints on the rise in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The number of consumer complaints against businesses in South Carolina is on the rise. According to new numbers from the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). “In all of 2023, we saw about 5,700 complaints filed with our agency, that was about 27% more from...
Report: SC ranks 11th place for most people in financial distress
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked 11th place among states with the most people in financial distress. The finding from WalletHub's new 2024 rankings of the States with the Most People in Financial Distress indicates the significant economic challenges many residents face, highlighting the need for "targeted and effective interventions," an analyst for the site told The Center Square. "The data shows that South Carolina has a high proportion...
SC scores surprisingly low in recent business ranking
Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John shares the results of a recent CNBC ranking of the top states for business which shows S.C. at #19, far below other South Atlantic states. After almost 20 years, Mike Switzer retired from Wells...
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