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Polk County hears from sheriff on new inmate care contract, patrol overtime
Board of Commissioners also increase 911 Capital Project budget COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners regular meeting held on Monday, July 22, the board approved an agreement between Southern Health Partners and Polk County Detention Center and a budget amendment to pay overtime for officers patrolling the Green River Cove area near Saluda. […] The post Polk County hears from sheriff on new inmate care contract, patrol overtime appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
‘People need to hear from the doctors.’ Georgia OBGYNs attack state’s abortion law
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp steered the “heartbeat bill” through the GOP-controlled General Assembly in 2019, prohibiting most abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, typically about six weeks into a pregnancy.
Who are new Spartanburg County Schools principals for 2024-25 school year? What to know
The first day of school for Spartanburg County Schools is Monday, Aug. 12. Kindergarten, first grade, and students who are new to the school districts should make sure they are registered before the date. Parents who are interested in learning about Spartanburg's principals for the 2024-25 year will want to take a...
Changes are coming to SC schools. Here's what you need to know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two provisos are now in effect requiring students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth, and banning cell phones in classrooms. But there are still a few steps to go for both of these policies. The Board of Education will have to create...
Eugenia Duke Bridge Closed for Two Weeks; Bridge Will Reopen on Nights and Weekends
A popular pedestrian bridge located behind the Peace Center will be closed from 7 am to 5:30 pm, Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26. The bridge will reopen each night and on the weekend. Construction will continue on Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, with a full closure...
Buncombe County assistant manager's husband cited with running illegal gambling house
ASHEVILLE - North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement has cited the husband of a Buncombe County public official with running an illegal gambling house near the VA Hospital in East Asheville — the same location where Madison County’s Board of Elections director was recently cited with gambling, according to court records. For at least...
South Carolina reacts to Biden's departure
(The Center Square) — Response to President Joe Biden's late-in-the-campaign season decision not to seek reelection in November was swift and, as expected, falls along party lines. The Palmetto State was critical to Biden's rise to power in 2020 after U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, endorsed the long-time U.S. senator and former vice president during the Democratic primary, "The Democrats tried to kick President Trump off the ballot in...
Midlands Tech awarded $1M grant to expand construction program in fast-growing SC
COLUMBIA — Midlands Technical College will expand its construction trades program with a $1 million grant, the largest single corporate gift in the school’s history. The grant to Midlands Tech is one of 35 awarded by the Lowe’s Foundation since the company’s nonprofit arm started its Gable Grants program last year in an effort to train more workers in skilled trades.
Consumer complaints on the rise in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The number of consumer complaints against businesses in South Carolina is on the rise. According to new numbers from the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). “In all of 2023, we saw about 5,700 complaints filed with our agency, that was about 27% more from...
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