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Facing Climate Gentrification, This Historic Black Community Embraces Conservation
TEN MILE, S.C. — At high tide, the marsh alongside Seafood Road disappears under an inscrutable mirror of water. Then, as it drains, reeds resurface and begin to trace hundreds of paths through the marsh, etched by generations of subsistence fishing. Ten Mile’s community center looks over the water...
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility are stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap,” according to a new analysis. That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Single game tickets now available for 2024 PC football season
As the 2024 Presbyterian College football season inches nearer, Blue Hose fans now have the opportunity to purchase single-game tickets for the upcoming campaign. PC will host six opponents this fall, beginning with the home opener on September 14 at 1:00 PM. The official link to browse and purchase a...
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. ...
Former Blue Hose Men’s Tennis Standout Max Benson Captures Professional Doubles Title
Mike Tripp/Tim Cowie Photography Men's Tennis 7/22/2024 11:39:00 AM PC Athletic Communications Former Presbyterian Blue Hose men's tennis standout Max Benson captured his professional tennis championship when he teamed with fellow American Oren Vasser to win the ITF M25 Telfs doubles title in Telfs, Austria this weekend. This marks Benson's first tournament title as a professional tennis player. The doubles pair won four matches to claim the title. Benson also won two singles matches in the qualifying draw of the M25 Telfs singles tournament. During his stellar career at Presbyterian, Benson helped the Blue Hose win two Big South Tournament...
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...
In Their Own Words: Lander Alumni Share the Importance of Music Education
Receiving a quality education remains the cornerstone for landing a successful career and living a fulfilling life, and an important component of a well-rounded educational experience is music education. The chances of becoming a music sensation may be slim, but regardless of career outcomes, the foundational lessons picked up in...
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
Nonprofit working with Greenwood Genetic Center to learn more about autism
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A record number of children are being diagnosed with autism. The CDC reports it’s 1 in every 36 children. But is there a connection between genes and autism? A partnership between the Project Hope Foundation and the Greenwood Genetic Center may bring some answers to families.
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