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Gov. Henry McMaster vetoes plan that would have benefited SC coastal property owners building sea walls
Aside from laying out which line items he was striking, the governor also touted some of the changes in the final budget, including raises for teachers and law enforcement, $200 million in funding for bridge replacements and repairs, and cutting the state's personal income tax rate from 6.4% to 6.2%.
Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law legislation tweaking how judges are selected in the state but called on legislators to do more next year to improve the process. The compromise legislation made some adjustments to the judicial selection process. It puts in term limits for the panelists who screen judicial candidates, […] The post Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
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.
Salute from the Shore to celebrate 15th year on the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Salute from the Shore started in 2009 and continues to be a Fourth of July tradition celebrated by thousands along the South Carolina coastline each year. The event started with two friends and their sons and one flyover, said Will Howard, a Salute from the Shore board member. However, the […]
From S.C. Standout to UNC Star, Ivory Latta Holds Legacy In Both Carolinas
Former North Carolina star guard and all-time leading scorer built up her legacy in women's basketball in the Palmetto State. She was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in May. Ivory Latta and her late father, Charles, would often sit on the porch outside their home in...
Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time spending on projects sponsored by legislators, […] The post Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
The journey of Julian Phillips has taken him from Blythewood to the Windy City
COLUMBIA, S.C. — He developed into a 5-star prospect after a lot of hours in the Blythewood gymnasium. Julian Phillips finished his high school career at Link Prep in Branson, Missouri before his one year at Tennessee. After earning SEC All-Freshman honors for the Volunteers, Julian declared for the...
Independence Golf Cart Parade Held In Dillon
An Independence Day Golf Cart parade was held in Dillon on July 4th. Carts pulled out from Harmon Park and then paraded around Dillon. There were several festive entries in the parade. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC) PHOTO GALLERY. Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC.
Taw Caw Park in Summerton completes major renovations to boardwalk and piers
Taw Caw Park in Summerton has undergone extensive renovations, addressing much-needed repairs to its aging infrastructure, according to Paul McCulloch, Director of Clarendon County Parks and Recreation. The project, funded by the recreation department’s budget, focused on overhauling the two fishing piers and the extensive boardwalk, originally constructed in the...
Patriotic Spirit Abounds In Latta On July 4th
The patriotic spirit abounded in Latta on July 4th. Flags lined Main Street along with a patriotic bicycle decoration and many homes were decorated for Independence Day especially in the Bethea-Dew Street areas. Here is a look of just a few of the homes and decorations in the area. (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
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