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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...
South Carolina port authority notes volume growth in FY24
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) finished fiscal-year 2024 with a 7% bump in container volume moving through the Port of Charleston in June. The authority registered 218,115 20-foot equivalent units and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second-highest June on record. Loaded imports climbed 10% and loaded exports rose 5%.
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
‘He had a heart of gold’: Family remembers decorated veteran who jumped off Georgetown bridge after crash
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WMBF) - A family is left grieving and searching for answers, as they reflect on the life of 37-year-old Shawn Lauver. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office recovered Lauver’s body on Tuesday, by the L.H. Siau Memorial Bridge. Deputies said the L.H. Siau Memorial Bridge is the same one he jumped off after being involved in a car crash on Sunday.
Ranking Upstate's best linebackers in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at rankings for the Upstate's best linebackers in the SCHSL. The list includes a pair from J.L. Mann and a pair from Spartanburg as both teams make their playoff pushes in Class AAAAA. Best SC high school football LBs in Upstate for 2024 ...
‘VOICES of Black Women’ Seeks South Carolina Women For Cancer Study
The American Cancer Society searches for 1,000 women in South Carolina between the ages of 25-55 to participate in VOICES of Black Women. The American Cancer Society is aiming to recruit 1,000 South Carolina participants for its VOICES of Black Women cancer study. The search is part of its larger...
New nonprofit, Roman’s World, launches to help families affected by autism
Musician and author Jonathan “Mookie” Morant has recently stepped into a new role: nonprofit founder. Inspired by his young son, this summer Morant started up his new nonprofit foundation, “Rōman’s World,” which aims to directly assist families with children on the autism spectrum. Morant’s son, Rōman, a 6-year-old is autistic and non-verbal.
Cowboys, pickleball and tractor pulls: Things to do in the Columbia area July 18-21
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for something unique to do this weekend? How about take in a rodeo, play pickleball, learn about fireflies, or a take a peaceful walk through a downtown nature habitat. Check out this list of things to do this weekend in and around the Columbia area:
Camden residents looking for answers after neighborhood road closes
CAMDEN, S.C. — Residents of the Sunny Hill community in Camden seek answers after a road closure disrupted their daily routines two weeks ago. “I think as a resident of the neighborhood, you know, our concerns are how do we get this fixed," says Patty Rose. Rose travels regularly...
Soda City Live: Oliver Gospel Mission Moving the Mission Forward
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - From offering shelter and housing to those in need to their thrift store and coffee shop... The Mission of the Oliver Gospel knows no bounds. For years OGM has played a major part in serving our Midlands’ homeless population. Soda City Live spoke with the...
Veterans Affairs takes over leadership for state run veterans nursing homes
Veterans homes services are expanding, as the Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) takes over the operation of veterans' homes as part of the split of DHEC. Veterans homes, state-run nursing homes exclusively for long-term care of veterans, were previously established and run by the Department of Mental Health. Now, a...
Robeson County educator loses weight to improve health for his students
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death for Black men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Educator Glenn Sutton decided to take control of his health to be a better influence for his students in Robeson County.Sutton has a passion for helping young people and has decades of experience in high schools and now works at Parkton Elementary School. He is the ISS coordinator and works double duty driving the school bus routes in the morning and afternoon."He is one of the most positive people I have ever met. He not only makes sure that he...
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