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Biden dropping out and Harris’ boost: What it means for the Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With just 104 days until the November general election, President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have introduced new dynamics to the Democratic ticket. Dr. David White, a political science professor at Francis Marion University, said the recent change at […]
Drought conditions improving across Grand Strand, Pee Dee, state climatologist says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recent rains across much of South Carolina has cut into drought conditions across many counties, including those around the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. The state Drought Response Committee on Wednesday downgraded 13 counties from “severe” on July 9 to “moderate” — among them Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown and Horry. […]
Bob Marcum, AD at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall’s athletic departments all announced Marcum’s death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on […]
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.
Town of Mount Pleasant recognized for impactful collaboration with WakeUp Carolina
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The Town of Mount Pleasant announced Wednesday they received the 2024 Municipal Association of South Carolina Achievement Award for its partnership with WakeUp Carolina, a recovery support organization. The partnership was established in 2016 in response to the escalating opioid overdose rates nationwide, with...
Moratorium will temporarily prevent mass development in historic communities
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Three historic communities will gain access to an extra layer of protection from mass development following a council-driven action. A moratorium approved 5 to 3 on Tuesday by Charleston County Council adds a shield to the Ten Mile, Beesfield and Phillips communities. Each has felt the pressure of growth seeping into their front yards.
City Council Highlights - July 23, 2024
Isle of Palms City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Council Chambers in City Hall. Listed below are the highlights from the meeting:. City Council received an update from Steven Traynum from Coastal Science and Engineering, about the condition of the beach at Breach Inlet and Beachwood East, which continue to be impacted by erosion. City Council approved an emergency expenditure for the installation of sandbags along the erosional area of 130-304 Ocean Boulevard, where properties are within 20’ feet of the erosion, to provide protection until the start of the US Army Corps of Engineer’s Beneficial Use Project this fall. The beneficial use project involves placing approximately 550,000 cubic yards of beach compatible sand along the inter tidal zone between 2nd Avenue and 10th Avenue.
Beaufort County Walk for Water set for Sept. 14, 21
1,000 walkers expected to raise money for access to clean, safe water. Registration is open for the eighth annual Beaufort County Walk for Water on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal and Sept. 21 at Wright Family Park in Bluffton. An estimated 1,000 walkers are expected to participate, helping raise a record $100,000 to fight the global water crisis.
SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery
BLYTHEWOOD — When Brenda Kinsler’s son was around 10 years old, he came home from school with questions about his family that she couldn’t answer. “Mom, who are we?” Kinsler, who lives in Washington, D.C., recalled him asking. “Where are we from? Who’s famous in our family?” Kinsler told him what she could about her […] The post SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
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