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State commission weighing settlement proposal in Dominion Energy rate hike case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- Dominion Energy is awaiting key approval from state regulators to raise electric rates for thousands of South Carolina customers. Testimony to the Public Service Commission stretched into its second day as commissioners weighed whether to approve a settlement between the utility company and intervening parties. Dominion Energy filed a request in March […]
Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused
COLUMBIA — Just over $8 million meant to help families afford groceries went unused when debit cards with the money expired last month, according to state data. Last August, the state Department of Social Services mailed nearly 537,000 debit cards loaded with money for groceries to families across the state. The money was part of […] The post Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
New nonprofit, Roman’s World, launches to help families affected by autism
Musician and author Jonathan “Mookie” Morant has recently stepped into a new role: nonprofit founder. Inspired by his young son, this summer Morant started up his new nonprofit foundation, “Rōman’s World,” which aims to directly assist families with children on the autism spectrum. Morant’s son, Rōman, a 6-year-old is autistic and non-verbal.
SEC Shorts coming to Columbia for South Carolina football season opener
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his team will kick off their 2024 season with a home contest at Williams-Brice Stadium against the Old Dominion Monarchs on August 31st. The game will mark the start of a big year in Columbia in which the Gamecocks find themselves at the 2024-shaped fork in the road between real SEC contention and the wheels falling off.
Five Points officially unveils new mural
The Five Points Association hosted an official unveiling reception for its newest permanent art installation by award-winning artist Shelby LeBlanc on July 13. The mural, “A Splash of Color” is located at 745 Saluda Ave. in the heart of the historic hospitality district. "We are honored to have...
Spring 2024 USC Sumter Dean's List
USC Sumter congratulates the students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. USC Sumter is located in the heart of the state, about 45 miles east of the capital of Columbia, South Carolina. USC Sumter became a University campus in 1973 and today has an enrollment of about 1,600 per academic year. USC Sumter confers two-year associate's degrees and offers baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, education, and business through USC Aiken. Palmetto College offers over 20 bachelors degrees that can be completed on the USC Sumter campus. To learn more, visit uscsumter.edu or call 803-775-8727.
Former Gamecock Alex English hosting basketball skills camp
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Gamecocks Legend Alex English is hosting a basketball skills camp next week. It’s from Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cardinal Newman High School on Alpine Road. It’s for boys and girls aged 7 to 18. Former Gamecock P.J....
Louise Rydqvist Makes History Winning 2024 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award
Rising senior Louise Rydqvist becomes the first player in the University of South Carolina's program history to win the 2024 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Women's Golf Coaches Association. Rydqvist maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA as a double major in finance and marketing. She...
In-state pitcher announces commitment to South Carolina baseball program
On Wednesday, South Carolina baseball picked up a commitment from junior college left-handed pitcher Aydin Palmer. Palmer, a native of the Palmetto State, graduated from South Florence High School in 2023 and spent this past season playing for the Florence-Darlington Tech Stingers, a junior college program in the state. As...
Columbia University continues to face consequences over antisemitic incidents
(The Center Square) – Billionaire and U.S. News & World Report owner Mortimer Zuckerman pulled a hefty sum of donations to Columbia University due to their handling of antisemitism issues on their campus, The Washington Free Beacon reported. Zuckerman, an avid philanthropist, has a longstanding history of donating to...
South Carolina basketball learns television information for early-season tournament
South Carolina basketball fans will have plenty to watch the week of Thanksgiving. In addition to checking out Shane Beamer's Gridiron Gamecocks play the rival Clemson Tigers two days after Turkey Day, both the men's and women's basketball teams will be on the court at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Lamont...
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