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North Charleston Public Works employee dies after shooting and car crash
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — (UPDATE, 4 p.m.) – The North Charleston Public Works employee who was shot Thursday morning died at a local area hospital, North Charleston Police Department spokesperson Harve Jacobs said Thursday. The investigation is considered ongoing. ORIGINAL STORY. A City of North Charleston Public...
Lexington man arrested for mistreatement of animals
A Lexington man has been arrested and charged with five counts of ill treatment of animals. Lexington County Animal Services said that Robert John Jachim, 40, left five dogs inside a home without food or water. Jachim was arrested on July 16 after investigators with the Lexington County Animal Services...
Purple Martins are on Lake Murray
Each summer, the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their annual vacation. It is estimated that more than one million birds venture north for the summer, roosting on the island and providing spectators with a rare glimpse of one of nature’s true phenomena. This sanctuary serves as a layover for the birds on their long journey to their winter home in South America, making it the largest roosting site in North America.
Court ruling blocks new Title IX rules in dozens of SC schools
A federal court ruling in Kansas that temporarily blocks changes to the Biden administration’s new Title IX rules applies to more than two dozen South Carolina schools, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday. More than half of all U.S. states, including South Carolina, filed or joined multiple lawsuits in the wake of the administration’s rewrite […] The post Court ruling blocks new Title IX rules in dozens of SC schools appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
SC Ports Sees 7 Percent Cargo Growth In June
CHARLESTON, SC — JULY 17, 2024 — South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston last month. SC Ports efficiently handled 218,115 TEUs and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second highest June on...
Portions of Grand Strand, Pee dealing with extreme drought conditions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Extreme drought conditions remain prevalent across portions of the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, according to the latest South Carolina drought map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The map shows about 25% of Horry County is in an extreme drought area that extends west from the North Carolina border […]
SC eases requirements for child care workers to address staffing needs
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Crystal Williams' children are her world, but finding daycare for them hasn't always been easy. Many others share her struggle across South Carolina and around the country, as childcare centers continue to struggle with staffing and funding challenges. “My son, he’s four years old and...
“Eagles Nest” holds football camps for youth and moms
Airport High School recently provided the use of its expanded football facilities to the public. Starting with a Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp and culminating with a Football Clinic for Moms on Tuesday, these events served the purpose of bringing the Airport and West Columbia community together. “We have...
Columbia feeling the effects of a worldwide internet outage
You've likely already heard about the worldwide tech outage that is affecting banks, airlines, media outlets, and other companies. The Midlands area is no exception, as the impact of the outage is being felt here as well. Flights at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) were grounded as of 6:00 a.m. Friday....
Shane Beamer details what will go into South Carolina overcoming last season's struggles
During the 2024 SEC Media Days, head coach Shane Beamer shared what he thinks it will take to get back to playing winning football. Through the highs and lows of his coaching career at Carolina, Beamer recognizes the work that goes into winning. “I think just continuing the work,” Beamer...
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