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Sexton Design and Development makes its mark in the Upstate
Design and construction go hand and hand. Architects are responsible for creating designs that fits each customer’s needs and are feasible for contractors to build. Contractors must execute the architect’s vision in a cost-effective, timely manner for their customers. This collaboration process, however, isn’t always cohesive, especially when...
Gov. Henry McMaster vetoes plan that would have benefited SC coastal property owners building sea walls
Aside from laying out which line items he was striking, the governor also touted some of the changes in the final budget, including raises for teachers and law enforcement, $200 million in funding for bridge replacements and repairs, and cutting the state's personal income tax rate from 6.4% to 6.2%.
Sextortion victim’s families brought together to fight growing crime
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Brandon Guffey says he feels partly responsible wishing he could have done something to save the life of James Woods. “It’s like a parasite that sucks the life out of these children and preys on their shame,” expressed Brandon Guffey. The Streetsboro teen took...
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on Wednesday to discuss what could happen if Biden chooses to step aside. Hill…
Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law legislation tweaking how judges are selected in the state but called on legislators to do more next year to improve the process. The compromise legislation made some adjustments to the judicial selection process. It puts in term limits for the panelists who screen judicial candidates, […] The post Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Florida woman arrested for smuggling several kilos of cocaine into South Carolina, deputies say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested a Florida woman for trafficking cocaine into South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on I-95 north near the 163 mile marker. During...
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Odyssey Online Learning stands out as a beacon of innovation and accessibility for students across South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning is not just adapting to the digital age but leading the charge with its flexible, student-centered approach. As a...
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