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South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend will kick off on Friday, August 2, and conclude on August 4. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the event. “As inflation continues to drain many wallets, this year’s Tax Free Weekend offers some relief for weary families,” said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell. “Every shopper saves money during […] The post South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Country singer Clint Black to perform in Spartanburg during cross-country tour
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Country singer Clint Black will perform in Spartanburg as part of his 35 Years of Killin’ Time Tour. The concert will be held at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, located at 385 North Church Street, on Nov. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. The singer said...
Prisma Health, UHC reach agreements after months of negotiations
After months of negotiations, Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new multi-year contract allowing UHC patients to be back in network with the hospital system. “I am pleased that United agreed to equitable reimbursement that reflects the increased costs we incur for the provision of medical care to our patients,” said Mark O’Halla, president and CEO of Prisma Health in a statement. “These terms will allow us to prioritize patients' needs and provide our physicians...
$8.1 Million in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out in South Carolina
Millions in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid in South Carolina. Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out on Federal Assistance. In Columbia, South Carolina, there were over $8 million unclaimed pandemic aid in federal aid that was meant to help families buy groceries during the pandemic, according to state data. Those unclaimed pandemic aid was provided through debit cards mailed last August by the state Department of Social Services (DSS) to nearly 537,000 families. According to the posted article Yahoo, each card contained $120 per child and was intended to support families when children were not in school. The cards expired in May nine months after they were issued. DSS reported that nearly 470,000 cards or 87.5% of those distributed were activated totaling $56.2 million. While it’s unclear how much money remained on the cards it’s expected that most families used the full amount given the high cost of groceries.
‘He will kill again; he likes it’: SC serial killer sentenced to life in prison 20 years later
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A South Carolina man convicted in a series of four murders in two states more than 20 years ago finally learned his fate. Quincy Allen, 44, from Columbia, was sentenced to death for two of those murders in South Carolina. That sentence was overturned in 2022.
Facing Climate Gentrification, This Historic Black Community Embraces Conservation
TEN MILE, S.C. — At high tide, the marsh alongside Seafood Road disappears under an inscrutable mirror of water. Then, as it drains, reeds resurface and begin to trace hundreds of paths through the marsh, etched by generations of subsistence fishing. Ten Mile’s community center looks over the water...
USC Upstate’s Trent Hodgdon selected in 2024 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds
University of South Carolina Upstate, https://upstatespartans.com. Coming off his best season in a Spartan uniform and two consecutive seasons striking out greater than 13 batters per nine innings, University of South Carolina Upstate baseball's junior right-handed pitcher Trent Hodgdon saw his name called in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, going to the Cincinnati Reds in the 17th round with pick 509.
Men’s Tennis Earns ITA All-Academic Honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has announced its 2024 All-Academic Teams and Scholar-Athletes. The Wofford men's tennis team and six individuals were honored this year. All-Academic teams boast a team GPA of 3.20 or higher. ITA scholar-athletes must have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year and be listed on the institutional eligibility form. The men's tennis team was recognized as an All-Academic Team for the seventh time in the last eight years. Six student-athletes were named Scholar-Athlete award recipients, including Jack Deveney , Owen Dooley ,...
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility are stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap,” according to a new analysis. That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Biscuitville opens in Boiling Springs, third location in Upstate, here's what to know
Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened its third restaurant in the Upstate area on Tuesday, July 23. The Southern, scratch-made biscuit franchise opened at 4441 Highway 9 in Boiling Springs. Tuesday marked their eighth franchise arrival in the Palmetto State. Their first day in Boiling Springs featured a grand opening from 8 a.m. until noon, when 10 recipients of their "free breakfast for a year" contest were announced. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 2:15 p.m. ...
USC Upstate Women’s Track & Field Team Excels Academically and Athletically, Keyandre Davis Receives All-Academic and All-American Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Academic and All-American individual athletes, recognizing the USC Upstate women’s program under the direction of Carson Blackwelder for their team GPA of 3.08. Individually, Keyandre Davis, an exercise science major, was honored as an individual recipient. “We emphasize academic success in our program,” said head coach Carson Blackwelder. “We want to be a place where student-athletes can prepare themselves for the next step in life while competing for championships both in and out of the classroom.” Criteria for a Team to be Named…
Polk is one of eleven counties to switch to digital court records this week
Remainder of state to convert to eCourts in 2025 Polk County is one of eleven counties in the state that have completed the switch from paper to digital court records as part of North Carolina’s eCourts expansion. The shift was officially completed on Monday, July 22. The eCourts system now serves around half of […] The post Polk is one of eleven counties to switch to digital court records this week appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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