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‘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.
Charleston Co. working to make homes ‘affordable’ for 99 years
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Council will meet this week for its third and final vote on its affordable housing program. Started in February 2022, the Charleston Homes Program includes 18 properties around the Charleston area, 16 of which are being looked at by developers. During Tuesday’s meeting...
Fields Farm: Honoring a Gullah Geechee Legacy
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Tucked away on Johns Island off River Road, Fields Farm has served Charleston residents and beyond with fresh and now organic produce for generations. The Fields, of original Gullah Geechee descent, are a staple in the Johns Island community. Their hearts are as big as their harvest. Locals look to […]
South Carolina DOT seeks public comment on potential expansion of East Coast Greenway trails
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is asking for public feedback about the potential expansion of the East Coast Greenway trail, a 3,000-mile-long trail that runs from Maine into the Carolinas and south to the Florida Keys. Parts of the trail run off roadways, but most of it runs […]
South Carolina Election Commission to put logo on Coastal Carolina’s teal football field
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina’s distinctive, “Surf Turf” teal field will feature the logo for the South Carolina State Election Commission this season. The school and the organization that administers elections in the state announced Monday that the group’s logo will be displayed on the field at Brooks Stadium. Coastal Carolina said it’s the […]
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend will kick off on Friday, August 2, and conclude on August 4. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the event. “As inflation continues to drain many wallets, this year’s Tax Free Weekend offers some relief for weary families,” said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell. “Every shopper saves money during […] The post South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Taco Tuesday's forecast: A deluge of rain to spice up your day
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- We anticipate a lot of saucy rounds of rain on Taco Tuesday. We're waking up with lows in the 70s and partly cloudy skies dominating our Monday morning. Tuesday is expected to follow the same pattern, with isolated thunderstorms and evening showers. Tuesday is predicted to...
First sea turtle nest of year hatches in Pawleys Island with 56 eggs
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WPDE) — On Sunday, sea turtle lovers gathered on the beach in Pawleys Island to learn about a newly hatched nest. The South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) host free educational events when they monitor recently hatched nests. Sunday's nest was from a loggerhead turtle. It...
Conway Medical Center receives $350K for mental health, addiction services
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Conway Medical Center (CMC) received a boost to increase access to mental health and addiction services in Horry County. The Duke Endowment offered a $350,000 grant to expand the Breaking Barriers of Mental Health program of the United Way of Horry County (UWHC). CMC...
Groundbreaking event for new NOAA facility in North Charleston, South Carolina
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold a ceremony to break ground on renovations at the agency’s pier facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The renovations will include demolishing and building a new pier that includes shoreside power for ships, as well as a warehouse, sea wall and living shoreline, and other supporting infrastructure. Reconstruction of the pier and other facility upgrades will allow NOAA ships Ronald H. Brown and Nancy Foster to once again have a designated place to dock and better accommodate research missions in the Atlantic. Both ships are homeported in Charleston.
Ranking Upstate's best OLs in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at rankings for the Upstate's best offensive linemen in the SCHSL. The list includes Gaffney's Shedrick Sarratt and Scottland Dover, arguably the best duo in the state. Best SC high school football OLs in Upstate for 2024 ...
Why a Serbian native could be key for South Carolina peaches
A horticulture expert at Clemson University took an unusual path to her professorship. The patented variations of Ksenija Gasic could help solve the problems plaguing the South Carolina peach industry. In a profile of the Clemson Research Foundation, Gasic is seen picking a peach at the Musser Fruit Research Center in the Friendship Community of Oconee County. She grew up in a small village in the European country of Serbia. But it was a fellowship to go to England for a year of peaches research that changed Gasic’s trajectory.
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...
Charleston carriage owner defends horses’ treatment in summer heat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Riding in a horse-drawn carriage is a popular tourist attraction in Charleston, but with the heat of the summer, some community members express concern about the safety and health of the horses. Tommy Doyle, the general manager of Palmetto Carriage Works, says he is confident in...
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