Gaston
LATEST NEWS
Jackets’ bats scorch Fireflies on July 1
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Every starter in the GreenJackets’ lineup reached base at least once as Augusta uncorked 10 runs on 11 hits in a 10-2 thrashing of the Columbia Fireflies Monday evening. Coming off back to back wins to end the previous homestand, the ‘Jackets were keen to...
These Carolina cities are the most, least educated, study says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recent study by WalletHub took a look at 150 major cities in America and used 11 different parameters to determine which places were the most or least educated. Some of those parameters include how many adults have higher than a high school diploma, the quality...
South Carolina adds freshmen walk-ons to official roster
The official roster on South Carolina's website was recently updated, and it includes the names of several freshmen, who have joined the team as walk-ons. A majority of the freshmen walk-ons are from the state of South Carolina, but the Gamecocks have added players from North Carolina, Virginia and Texas. All have reported to campus and are with the team for summer workouts.
A remarkable feat 50 years later
When he was the governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter canoed the infamous Bull’s Sluice on the Chattooga River to draw attention to the Chattooga River, shared by Georgia and South Carolina. The year was 1974, the year the federal government recognized the Chattooga as an official wild and scenic river and gave it the protections it enjoys today. And, now 50 years later, a local conservation organization will celebrate the Chattooga as a Wild and Scenic River, and the public is invited to be part of the event. The group Stay Wild Chattooga Conservancy offers an evening of music, a farm-to-table dinner, along with a bar service from 6 to 10 Saturday night, August 3 at the Chattooga Belle Farm, Damascus Church Road, Long Creek.
Mushroom-infused chocolates recalled amid probe into illnesses; illness reported in NC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some hospitalizations.
Bringing South Carolina Conservation Excellence to the Galápagos Islands
How the City of Sumter, South Carolina is serving as a model for the rest of the world. SOUTH CAROLINA HAS BECOME AN EXAMPLE, GLOBALLY, of environmental conservation-leadership, what with the Palmetto State’s having already placed some 3.5 million acres of a total 20.5. million acres under a level of conservation protection. And Gov. Henry McMaster and other legislative leaders are increasingly expressing interest in conserving as much as 10 million acres across the state.
Here’s when South Carolina shoppers can purchase back-to-school supplies without paying sales tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina has set its annual tax-free weekend date. Shoppers can purchase back-to-school essentials including computers, printers, school supplies, clothing, and even dorm room essentials during 72 hours the first weekend in August. Eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.