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South Carolina Election Commission to put logo on Coastal Carolina’s teal football field
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina’s distinctive, “Surf Turf” teal field will feature the logo for the South Carolina State Election Commission this season. The school and the organization that administers elections in the state announced Monday that the group’s logo will be displayed on the field at Brooks Stadium. Coastal Carolina said it’s the […]
Medicaid expansion could generate extra $4 million a year of economic output, study finds
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new report says that if Medicaid was expanded in 2026, South Carolina would see a $4.04 billion increase in economic output and a $100 million rise in county and state tax revenue. South Carolina is one of 10 states that haven't expanded Medicaid coverage under...
Suing to block the chicken houses, again
LAURENS, SC – A group of concerned residents and property owners in Mountville are challenging the state environmental agency’s authorization of new poultry farms along Lisbon Road. These concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) would bring sixteen new poultry barns to the area, which is already overburdened with 57...
These 17 pedestrians or cyclists have been killed on Greenville County roads since January
From Jan. 1 to July 23, Greenville County has had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. That number leads the state of South Carolina. Lexington County is second with eight deaths. Here's a list of the victims with ages, whether they were pedestrians or bicyclists, location, day, and time of death. Diego...
Deadly trend: Greenville County pedestrian, cyclist deaths exceed pace of last five years
This year is trending to become the deadliest for pedestrians and cyclists in Greenville County. According to the Greenville County Coroner's Office data, Greenville County had 17 vehicle deaths involving pedestrians or cyclists between Jan. 1 and July 23. By comparison, the number of deaths has exceeded the same period over the last five years. In 2023, there were 12 pedestrian and cyclist deaths, nine in 2022, eight in 2021, and six in 2020. ...
$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.
Upcountry Fiber issues statement after employee experiences arc flash in Anderson County
A contractor working for Upcountry Fiber and Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Anderson County experienced an arc flash on Monday while assisting with deploying broadband internet services. According to a press release, Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly, administered life-saving procedures on-site, and transported the injured person to AnMed Health Medical Center for further treatment. The contractor was then transported to the Augusta Burn Center. No new details have been released on their condition. ...
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
Clemson Professor Patents Peach Varieties to Help Save Vital South Carolina Industry
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981. Its offices sit just off campus in a nondescript high-rise that overlooks downtown Clemson’s three-block run of shops and restaurants. It is little known, but its impact is significant. CURF’s mission is to advance the research...
Local group makes big splash with back-to-school event
DUNACN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - With a big splash, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Upstate is working to ensure that the upcoming school year gets off to a good start. Local youth (Littles) joined their volunteer mentors (Bigs) for Tuesday’s BBBS back-to-school event at Shipwreck Cove in Duncan, which offered free school supplies, food, and plenty of fun in the water.
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