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Novant $320M merger proposal given one more stamp of finality
(The Center Square) – Another stamp of finality, this one from a federal court, has been given to Novant Health’s proposed $320 million merger with Lake Norman regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital. The injunction sought by the Federal Trade Commission had already been granted June 18, and in response Novant said it would discontinue pursuit of the deal. This week, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an FTC motion erasing the June 5 opinion of U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell. ...
Over $5.5 million awarded to rural energy projects in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is once again partnering with local farmers and small businesses across the United States to "expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills" through the agency's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant Program. In South Carolina, that means a total of $5,531,058 will be going to fund four projects in three counties that could eventually lower energy costs for surrounding homes and businesses.
Gov. McMaster, Brad Keselowski, and Bobby Labonte Laud Darlington Raceway’s Impact on South Carolina and NASCAR
South Carolina Governor McMaster, along with NASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, praises Darlington Raceway for its impact on the state and NASCAR, gearing up for the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 Labor Day Race Weekend. Cook Out Southern 500 Labor Day Race Weekend: Aug. 31 - Sept. 1.
Deer tags for South Carolina hunters arriving soon
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Some South Carolina hunters should be getting their deer tags in the mail in the coming weeks, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. Those who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit that is valid on Aug. 15 should automatically receive a base set […]
Governor McMaster hosts Cook Out Southern 500 to preview Labor Day festivities
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Governor Henry McMaster kicked off the Cook Out Southern 500 weekend in Myrtle Beach on Friday giving a preview of the traditional Labor Day Weekend. The South Carolina Governor joined Darlington Raceway at Plyler Park featuring NASCAR's Crown Jewel event, the 75th Annual Cook...
McLeod Health receives $875,200 in grants from The Duke Endowment
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients in Darlington, Florence,...
SC spending $2.5M to help families pay for child care but thousands fewer will benefit
COLUMBIA – Fewer families in South Carolina will receive help covering the cost of child care as federal COVID-19 aid dries up and the state replaces just a quarter of that lost funding. For about three years, amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the federal government raised income limits, making more parents eligible for federal dollars […]
Worker's union releases report on AT&T worker issues amid contract negotiations
(WCIV) — The Communications Workers of America Southeast released a scathing report this week outlining issues they say are faced on the job and at home by AT&T technicians. The report comes as the union is negotiating with the multinational telecommunications holding company for a new contract. Communications Workers...
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