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SCDNR keeping close eye on bird species, habitats following Debby aftermath
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Wildlife biologists are keeping a close eye on special bird species and their habitats following recent storm surge. Janet Thibault, an expert with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, says rough weather can often bring rough waters to the Crab Bank shoreline. Those effects can often be both positive and negative on the animals who nest there, especially following storm Debby.
Furman students honed their skills with summer internships around the world
It was another busy summer for Furman University students who worked as interns. More than half of the 287 students who were awarded summer internship fellowships to receive funding and/or reduced on-campus housing rates stayed in Greenville, contributing to local businesses and organizations, like this Greenville Zoo intern. But more...
Furman adds theatre studies major, digital ethics and medieval studies minors
As of this fall, Furman University has added minors in digital ethics and medieval and early modern studies, and a major in theatre studies. “We are excited to make these new areas of study available to our students,” said Beth Pontari, vice president for Academic Affairs and provost. “These are fields in which our students have shown increased interest, and where our faculty have expertise.”
Hang out with local heroes and the Greenville Drive
On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Greenville Drive will celebrate local heroes during First Responders Day . A game against the Winston-Salem Dash at 3 p.m. Heroes Alley on District 356, featuring Touch-A-Truck vehicles, inflatable games, face painting, and balloon artists before the game.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $535 million ahead of Friday’s drawing. How late can you buy a ticket in South Carolina?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Lottery players have a chance to take home more than half a billion dollars on Friday night. The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $535 million ahead of the Aug. 23 drawing, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The cash payout is $265.6 million. It marks the third time […]
Brick Manufacturer, Shipping Container Firm Grow In South Carolina
US Brick, a manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, is expanding its Richland County, South Carolina operations. The company’s $5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs. With a focus on continuing its legacy of “Born Here. Built Here,” US Brick will modernize its facility, located in Columbia, SC with a secondary kiln and manufacturing line that will double its capacity at the site. Operations are being phased in and will be completely online by the end of 2025.
S.C. forms Smalls Monument Commission
The state’s new Robert Smalls Monument Commission is expected to hold its first meeting Aug. 28 to begin the process to place a statue on the Statehouse grounds to honor the Beaufort native. Ten members of the S.C. General Assembly have been appointed to the commission. If Small’s statue...
South Carolina extends, raises tax credit in hopes of revitalizing abandoned buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina leaders are hoping to further incentivize the redevelopment of abandoned buildings across the state with the expansion of a decade-old program. Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing for S.1021 on Wednesday, a bill that extends the state’s tax credit for abandoned buildings through 2035. It also raises the […]
Greenville Tech Foundation launches ‘Champions’ giving program
Greenville Tech Foundation recently announced the launch of its Greenville Tech Champions monthly giving program. “At the foundation, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to engage and foster meaningful and accessible donor relationships,” said Ann Wright, vice president for advancement with the Greenville Tech Foundation. “With the launch of our new Greenville Tech Champions giving society, the foundation aims to create a sustainable funding source to help fuel our work of equipping and empowering students through education.”
SCDNR & CMC work to finalize sale of International Drive land near nature preserve
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Conway Medical Center is working to complete a land sale with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The property is located on International Drive by the Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve. It was originally proposed that the roughly 350 acres be rezoned...
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