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How to stay safe around fireworks this July 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Fireworks are phenomenal to watch but can be dangerous to operate. Here are a few things to remember about using fireworks this July 4. There are several types of fireworks that are legal in South Carolina but not North Carolina. Sparklers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, and poppers are legal in N.C. However, anything that explodes or is projected into the air is illegal.
SCRA awards $50K grant to ThreatCaptain, welcomes Treblehook as member
South Carolina Research Authority, a public, nonprofit corporation that works to fuel the state’s innovation economy, announced July 2 it awarded a $50,000 acceleration grant to ThreatCaptain LLC of Greenville. The information technology startup is a financial cyber risk tool tailored specifically for managed service providers. FRD Accel LLC...
SC ready to begin search for origins of $1.8B in misplaced state funds
COLUMBIA – South Carolina is ready to start its search for the origins of $1.8 billion in taxpayer funding that sat unidentified and untouched in a bank account for more than five years. A working group formed by Gov. Henry McMaster — which includes the State Treasurer’s Office, Comptroller General’s Office, State Auditor’s Office, Department […] The post SC ready to begin search for origins of $1.8B in misplaced state funds appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
What are the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 4,000 accidental drownings annually in the United States and according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office, the number of accidental drownings in the Palmetto State has increased since 2020.
Clyburn says he plans to talk to Biden to give assessment
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said in an interview that aired Tuesday he plans to talk to President Biden soon to give him an assessment of his “standing” with Americans in the wake of the president’s rough debate performance. “I did plan to … talk with him later today or … tomorrow morning,” Clyburn said in…
SC Housing wants public input on $10M funding request
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SC Housing wants your input before the agency completes the application process for Preservation & Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) funds available through US Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The local agency is asking for $10 million in PRICE funding that would go to preserving and revitalizing manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities throughout South Carolina.
WNBA All-Star Game to feature three South Carolina basketball alums
The WNBA All-Star Game is coming up on July 20th, and Dawn Staley's South Carolina basketball program will be well-represented. A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces), Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever), and Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream) all will play in the game, which will be played in the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona (home of the Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns).
Award-winning Columbia comedian talks about new show location & projects ahead
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- It’s summertime and many of you might be looking for some fun events with the family. What about a comedy show that even the kids can enjoy?. Well, look no further, Dove award-winning comedian Akintunde is back with First Sundays but now at a new location.
Darlington Fireman Rescue Squad closes after 68 years due to lack of volunteers
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — The Darlington Fireman Rescue Squad is closing after 68 years in business. The rescue group said in a Facebook post that the "drastic" decline in volunteers and financial challenges led to their decision to shut down. The full statement shared said:. It is with a...
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