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Best Upstate high school football sophomores for 2024 SCHSL season
With the South Carolina high school football season approaching the first day of practice on Aug. 2 and Week Zero regular-season games on Aug. 23, here is a look at some of the Upstate’s top sophomores in 2024. They are listed in alphabetical order. CJ Brooks Gaffney | 6-4, 325 | Offensive line ...
What is the Liquor by the Drink Tax and how much have South Carolinians contributed?
A night out at a local bar or enjoying a drink with friends at an event comes at an additional cost for South Carolina business owners. The Liquor by the Drink Tax is collected monthly for alcohol-serving businesses in the Palmetto State. Every beer, cocktail, and glass of wine sold and consumed at an event or business licensed to sell alcohol receives a five percent tax known as the Liquor by the Drink Tax; in addition...
South Carolina's liquor liability law affecting local bars. What to know about legislation
Gone are the remnants of Upstate bar and social scene favorites such as Blind Horse Saloon, Smiley's Acoustic Cafe and Rotties 221 Biergarten, all which have fallen victim to the South Carolina Liquor Liability Law, or, Bill 116. Powdersville Pub and Topside Pool Club have fallen to the law, and more will follow. ...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Hail and Flash Flooding Chance Through Friday
Charleston, SC – South Carolina residents should brace for severe weather conditions starting today and continuing through Saturday. The US National Weather Service in Charleston has issued warnings for showers and thunderstorms, with stronger storms predicted to produce damaging winds and possibly large hail through Friday. Localized flash flooding is also possible, creating hazardous conditions for residents across the state.
Heating up to the mid and upper 90s
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Out goes the rain, in comes the heat!. A stray shower will be possible for a few this morning and afternoon, but most should remain dry. The additional sunshine will help boost temperatures from the 70s this morning to the mid 90s this afternoon. With...
SC needs thousands of poll workers for November. Recruitment is underway.
COLUMBIA — Tens of thousands of South Carolinians will be needed to work the polls for the November election. The South Carolina Election Commission will compensate counties for 26,028 poll workers using state taxes, according to data from the agency. Counties can hire additional workers with their own money. But convincing enough of the state’s […]
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