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How to stay safe around fireworks this July 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Fireworks are phenomenal to watch but can be dangerous to operate. Here are a few things to remember about using fireworks this July 4. There are several types of fireworks that are legal in South Carolina but not North Carolina. Sparklers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, and poppers are legal in N.C. However, anything that explodes or is projected into the air is illegal.
South Carolina skies illuminate after SpaceX launch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Was it aliens? Was it a comet? Just a few questions asked by locals after catching a glimpse of the sky this morning. After consulting Storm Team 2, they said it is likely an after-effect from the SpaceX rocket launch in Florida. SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 with 20 Starlink satellites […]
Salute from the Shore to celebrate 15th year on the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Salute from the Shore started in 2009 and continues to be a Fourth of July tradition celebrated by thousands along the South Carolina coastline each year. The event started with two friends and their sons and one flyover, said Will Howard, a Salute from the Shore board member. However, the […]
From S.C. Standout to UNC Star, Ivory Latta Holds Legacy In Both Carolinas
Former North Carolina star guard and all-time leading scorer built up her legacy in women's basketball in the Palmetto State. She was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in May. Ivory Latta and her late father, Charles, would often sit on the porch outside their home in...
Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time spending on projects sponsored by legislators, […] The post Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Here are Gastonia, Shelby high school football's returning quarterbacks to watch in 2024
Even as summer rages on, the 2024 high school football season also draws ever closer. Kickoff for teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties and throughout North Carolina is Aug. 23. With that in mind, now is a good time to see what this fall may have in store. ...
Home Furnishing International foam and bedding division gunning for volume retail biz with EVP hire
Gaffney, S.C. — Palmetto Pedic, the foam and bedding supplier owned by Home Furnishing International, has added Daniel J. Baker in the newly created position of executive vice president of sales & marketing and chief merchandising officer. He reports to David Li, chairman and CEO. “We believe there is...
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