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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.
Salsa under stars: Dance night away at Myrtle Beach social event
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Come dance the night away this weekend in Myrtle Beach at Salsa Under the Stars. The outdoor dance event will take place near The Market Common at 1229 Shine. Guests can enjoy music, food, drinks and dancing on the lawn and outdoor patio. Newbies...
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.
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...
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
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