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29 years later, Todd Helton's domination of Clemson in 1995 CWS still has Tim Corbin in awe
Shane Monahan’s helmet was history. The Clemson star trudged into the dugout at Rosenblatt Stadium after an infuriating at-bat against Todd Helton and snapped. He wrecked his helmet and yelled at the pitcher’s mound, daring the Tennessee baseball pitcher to throw him a fastball. Tim Corbin can still remember the depth of frustration that...
Duke Endowment celebrate the work of those who have received grants in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– An organization known for its philanthropic work across the Carolinas is celebrating 100 years. On Friday morning, July 19, the Duke Endowment hosted a centennial celebration in Columbia recognizing the work of those who have received grants in the Midlands. Among those honored on Friday, the...
North Vista in Florence welcomes students to upgraded facility this school year
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence elementary school will welcome its students back from a new home this school year after school officials at North Vista said they upgraded the facility and decreased in size. The new North Vista is located right next to its old location on Irby street. The 8,800 square foot facility […]
South Carolina Competes At Transplant Games
The Transplant Games of America were held in Birmingham, Alabama from July 5-10. Team “Donate Life South Carolina” competed with over 50 participants, including Sally Harrison and Pat McColl from Dillon, who took part in the 5K Run/Walk event. The Games featured 20 different events, such as basketball, cycling, cornhole, golf, swimming, volleyball, badminton, bowling, poker, pickleball, trivia, youth Olympiad, ballroom dancing, singing, table tennis, track and field, darts, virtual triathlon, and tennis. Over 3,000 participants and more than 5,000 attendees gathered for the event, with teams from 40 different states and a few international teams competing over the six-day event. Team South Carolina brought home 58 medals (23 Gold, 21 Silver, and 14 Bronze), with participants ranging in age from 8 to 75 years old.
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M proposal
Blount Memorial Hospital could soon become part of South Carolina’s largest hospital system, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. It could also lead to a $364 million boon for the hospital. A signed contract would mean Prisma becomes Blount Memorial’s first health system partner or affiliate in its almost 80-year history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging search for such affiliates. The search...
Medicaid expansion could cover 360,000 more people in SC, new report says
COLUMBIA — Expanding Medicaid eligibility would give 360,000 additional South Carolinians full health insurance coverage in its first year while costing the state more than $250 million, according to a report released Thursday. South Carolina is one of 10 states in the country that has not expanded Medicaid eligibility to cover all adults with incomes […] The post Medicaid expansion could cover 360,000 more people in SC, new report says appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
More officers are watching the road this week throughout the southeast for Operation Southern Slowdown
MACON, Ga. — Both Memorial Day and July 4th saw record-high travel, and it brought out more law enforcement to patrol the streets. A study by the Vacationer Travel Journal says more than 200 million Americans plan to travel this summer. However, you may have noticed this week that...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Seeking to expand innovation and boost start-ups in the Upstate, the South Carolina Research Authority has celebrated the opening of its newest office at the Greenville ONE Center last week. Charged with fostering research and innovation among the state’s leading universities in collaboration with existing companies and start-ups, SCRA is...
South Carolina awarded $175M for bridges
(The Center Square) — The federal government is sending $175 million in tax money to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for a bridge rehabilitation project. Department leaders say it is “one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by SCDOT.” The agency will use the money to replace four bridges built in 1968 on Interstate 95 over Lake Marion in Clarendon and Orangeburg counties, a project officials said should, in part, lower maintenance costs. ...
South Carolina DOT converts Murrells Inlet intersection into 4-way stop as part of roundabout project
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW — A Murrells Inlet intersection has temporarily been turned into a four-way stop as South Carolina transportation officials covert it into a roundabout. The construction is taking place at Riverwood Drive and Old Kings Highway, according to the state Department of Transportation. The intersection originally was a two-way stop. The roundabout […]
FBI warning upstate parents of rise in Sextortion cases involving teens
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The FBI in Columbia has a warning to upstate parents about a crime they call Sextortion. It’s when someone threatens to release your private information or content if you do not provide sexual images or money. The FBI held a presentation at Furman University Thursday hoping to bring awareness.
R2 Board pay increases with more meetings
COLUMBIA – Richland Two school board members say they aren’t enriching themselves at taxapayer expense by meeting more often. Until recently, district policy set trustee pay at $395 per person, per meeting, according to Chair Joe Trapp. The policy also caps the total number of meetings at 30, which is also a requirement of state law.
Former South Carolina basketball star is a Summer League cheat code
South Carolina basketball alum GG Jackson had a really nice rookie season in the NBA during the 2023-2024 campaign. After starting the year on a two-way contract following a 2nd-round NBA Draft selection, Jackson worked his way up to the active roster for the Memphis Grizzlies, and by the time the season ended, he was an NBA All-Rookie performer.
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