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Another South Carolina basketball alum makes Olympic roster
South Carolina basketball legend A'ja Wilson will don the red, white, and blue once again the summer as she represents Team USA in the Summer Olympics. As the best player in the world, it is no shock that Wilson is on the National Team, but news came out on Tuesday that Wilson will not be the only former Gamecock basketball star to be an Olympian this summer.
Shaw Industries Faces Lawsuit for PFAS Pollution in South Carolina
Shaw Industries, a major textile manufacturer in Irmo, stands accused in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, including the Congaree Riverkeeper organization and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit alleges that Shaw has been polluting South Carolina’s lower Saluda River with toxic forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These pollutants have been detected upstream of the West Columbia and Cayce drinking water systems, raising concerns about public health risks and environmental damage.
Clemson University professors preserving deeds listing enslaved people as property
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Professors and researchers at Clemson University are digitally preserving documents that listed the names of enslaved people in Pickens County. The work is being led by Professors Susanna Ashton and J. Brent Morris as well as R.M. Cooper Library Head of Digital Strategies Christopher Vinson and Pickens County Register of […]
Photos: Hundreds see fireworks at Red, White & Boom at Barnet Park, 'I love this country'
The city of Spartanburg presented the annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration at Barnet Park on Thursday. At Spartanburg's annual Red, White & Boom celebration at Barnet Park, America was honored. The day was filled with music and events throughout Spartanburg, and the night ended with fireworks over Barnet Park after dark.
Downtown Spartanburg Fidelity Bank regional office hits road bump in approval process
Fidelity Bank has hit a bump in the process of bringing a new regional office to downtown Spartanburg. The bank announced the purchase of 305 N. Church Street, where the former First Citizens Bank is located, in June 2023. After demolishing the building on site, they plan to build an 8,400-square-foot, two-story bank with a drive-thru, offices, and training facilities.
Georgia prepares for above-average hurricane season
Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting an 85% chance of an above-normal hurricane season in 2024. These predictions include an estimated 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 of which have the potential to turn into hurricanes. Four to seven of those storms are predicted to be a Category […] The post Georgia prepares for above-average hurricane season appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Sen. Graham responds to July Fourth protest at his home over support of aid to Israel
SENECA, S.C. (WCIV) — Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) issued a statement Thursday in response to a July Fourth protest held at his home in Seneca. The protest is in support of the Palestinian people as the Israel-Hamas war enters its ninth month. The Party for Socialism and Liberation planned...
Clemson joins the Big Ten in this conference realignment bold prediction
College football’s conference realignment has become one of the most fascinating topics in sports, with rapid changes occurring and more expected in the near future. This conversation took a dramatic turn when the Florida State Seminoles filed a lawsuit against the ACC, which was soon followed by a similar move from the Clemson Tigers. The involvement of the ACC’s top two programs in legal battles with the conference could be a significant indicator of the ACC’s future direction. These lawsuits suggest growing dissatisfaction and could herald a major shift in the conference landscape. While there are no guarantees, the actions of Florida...
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