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This South Carolina Beach Has Deadly Lightning Potential
One South Carolina beach is getting press for the wrong reasons: being one of the most dangerous in the U.S. for deadly lightning strikes. There’s nothing quite as lovely as heading to a beautiful South Carolina beach in the summertime, but sometimes, the beach can be a dangerous spot.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and South Carolina Isn’t Happy
Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.
Death row inmate in South Carolina resentenced to life in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who spent nearly two decades on South Carolina’s death row for killing two people has been granted life in prison without parole two years after a federal court overturned his original sentence, news outlets report. A Lexington County judge signed off on the deal for Quincy Allen on Monday. In 2002, […]
The Gilder Lehrman Institute Names Sarah Kelly as 2024 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year
The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of classroom resources. Lexington, South Carolina – July 23, 2024 – Sarah Kelly, a teacher at Carolina Springs Middle School in...
HSSR Class AAAA Top 15 Rankings (Pre-Season)
Reclassification has 2 State Champions & 3 Runners Up vying for Class AAAA Title. HSSR Class AAAA Top 15 Rankings (Pre-Season) Sumter – Perhaps this isn’t the oddity that it appears to be upon first glance. It may have occurred on multiple occasions, but when you think about it, it’s hard to imagine that it has happened all that often.
TravelCenters of America opens four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced the opening of four locations in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada. In June 2024, TA acquired and opened stores in Cowpens, South Carolina and Coburg, Oregon. Last week, TA opened two franchised truck stop locations in Henderson, Nevada. See below for amenities at each of...
3 South Carolina stores to close as Big Lots closes 35-40 sites nationwide: What to know
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. Representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond and more in...
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
Potbelly Franchisee Adds Halal Guys, Plus More Multi-Unit News
The Halal Guys signed a five-unit agreement to mark its entry into South Carolina. Shak Patel, a multi-unit Potbelly franchisee, plans to develop Halal Guys locations in Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Columbia, South Carolina. With business partners Vrund Patel and Robert Parks, the trio formed The Carolina Guys to expand the gyro- and chicken-focused concept. Founded in 1990, The Halal Guys has more than 100 locations.
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