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Here’s when South Carolina shoppers can purchase back-to-school supplies without paying sales tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina has set its annual tax-free weekend date. Shoppers can purchase back-to-school essentials including computers, printers, school supplies, clothing, and even dorm room essentials during 72 hours the first weekend in August. Eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable […]
Walhalla Utilities Director Leaves for Position with Westminster
Walhalla’s utilities director Scott Parris has resigned after over 20 years, following a tense city council meeting about the utility department’s struggles, and will join Westminster as utilities director. Westminster city administrator Kevin Bronson reached out to Parris after hearing about the meeting and offered him the position, which Parris accepted. Parris’ last day in Walhalla is July 8, and he starts in Westminster on July 9 with a salary of $90,000.
2 arrested after stolen ATV crashes in Anderson Co. creek
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two men were charged with grand larceny after a crash involving an ATV that was reported stolen from an Iva property. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Austin McMahan and 32-year-old Andrew Keaton for allegedly stealing $170,000 worth of stolen property. An investigation was initiated on June 23 when […]
Clemson uses South Carolina Rivalry in Latest Allegations Against ACC
CLEMSON — Things are starting to get a little ugly in the Clemson vs. ACC lawsuits. On Tuesday, a North Carolina judge decided he will make a written ruling on Clemson’s motion to the North Carolina (...)
Pekarek, Davis assume new leadership roles in Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs recently announced a pair of new leadership roles for two members of its staff, Lesslie Pekarek and Pam Davis. Pekarek has been named assistant vice president for student health and wellness services. In this role, she holds administrative responsibility over Redfern Health Center, including Medical Services, Counseling and Psychological Services and Healthy Campus. She also continues to serve as Redfern’s director of medical services and recently earned the Degree of Fellow from the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP). This distinguished honor acknowledges an individual’s service to family medicine, advancement of health care and professional development through medical evaluation and research.
Clemson football commit Tae Harris plans to be dual sport athlete
Clemson football is getting one of the nation’s top-ranked defensive backs in the class of 2025 in Peach State commitment Tae Harris. That much was already known. What wasn’t known until Monday was that Harris also intends to compete for the Tigers’ track & field team and be a dual sport athlete. “I’m blessed to announce that I will be apart of the track team starting in the spring for the tigers. All glory to god without him I am nothing.✝️” Harris wrote in a social media post to X, formerly Twitter, Monday. A four-star recruit, Harris is currently listed as the No....
Legislature earmarks $300K for Richland County employee’s nonprofit despite few details
Outside of the normal budget process, the South Carolina has set aside $300,000 for a foundation with little track record, founded by a Richland County employee, to run an ambitious program to provide arts education and address food insecurity.
SC Housing wants public input on $10M funding request
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SC Housing wants your input before the agency completes the application process for Preservation & Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) funds available through US Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The local agency is asking for $10 million in PRICE funding that would go to preserving and revitalizing manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities throughout South Carolina.
Miss Clemson crowned Miss South Carolina 2024, prelim winner in talent, evening gown
Edgefield, South Carolina native Davis Wash was crowned Miss South Carolina 2024 Saturday night after holding the title Miss Clemson 2024. Wash is 23 years old and from Edgefield. She sang " Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers and was previously a top-three preliminary winner in the Miss Talent, Evening Gown, and Fitness categories.Wash received a $60,000 scholarship and will compete for the title of Miss America later this year.The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization also named four additional delegates as...
Here’s when you can ‘Salute from the Shore’ on July 4
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It has quickly become an Independence Day tradition along the South Carolina coast. Military planes will fly overhead during the annual ‘Salute from the Shore’ as beachgoers from Cherry Grove down to Beaufort cheer on our military personnel on the July 4 holiday. The flyover will include beaches along the Charleston […]
Reward offered to find Poppy, missing Upstate chihuahua
SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A reward is being offered for the return or recovery of a missing senior dog in the Upstate. Poppy, a 12-year-old, 10-pound diabetic chihuahua, went missing from the Argo Road area of Seneca on June 19. His owner Kelley Blair has put up a billboard...
Tips to stay safe in summer
Whether you grill, swim, or boat this summer you’ll feel the heat. A Clemson campus officer, Sgt. Kurt Kruysman, says it’s always a good idea to monitor your daily activity and drink plenty of water — to help ensure you don’t over-extend yourself. Heat strokes are a concern during high temperatures. If you’re out on the water, a life jacket is always a good idea, no matter your proficiency as a swimmer or a boater.
Beaufort County Schools starting cell phone ban in August
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – Public school students in South Carolina will be a little less connected this coming school year, that’s after the state barred cell phone use in schools throughout the Palmetto State. The clause was one of a number of funding stipulations that a committee approved during days of negotiations on the state’s […]
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