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Columbus State’s economic impact grows by 2.5% to $297M, USG study says
Columbus State University’s increasing economic impact in the Chattahoochee Valley continues a multi-year trend, according to an annual study by the University System of Georgia. The study, released on Aug. 14, analyzed regional Fiscal Year 2023 spending and jobs created by the state’s 26 public colleges and universities system.
State pays widowed man $1M after wife dies from brain surgery complications
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The state’s Insurance Reserve Fund paid a man $1 million after his wife died while having her brain operated on at the Medical University of South Carolina. The lawsuit against MUSC claims that Keri Wetherington went into surgery in April 2020 after dealing with headaches...
FOOTBALL: Dublin dominant in debut at Swainsboro
Starts to the season don’t get too much more confident than Dublin’s was Friday night at Swainsboro. Its lines of scrimmage and quarterback Micah O’Neal all lived up to their high billing, while multiple other athletes around them made their own early impression, as the Irish took it to the third-ranked state runner-up on its home field.
Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Auth. cope with effects of Debby
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – On Monday, the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) said as floodwaters receded from upstream forests and wetlands, the level of organic material and dissolved minerals in the Savanah River increased significantly, which have contributed to discolored water issues in some areas. BJWSA said they have adjusted the treatment process […]
Sea Pines Tourist Missing: What his family has to say on his frightening disappearance
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A Massachusetts family is in distress as they face the fourth day of searching for their missing husband and father, Stanley Kotowski, who vanished while on vacation at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. "We love him and we miss him. We just...
Island Jam festival returning to the Lowcountry
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – Hilton Head Island is bringing back the Island Jam music festival for the second year this September. There are five full days of activities, including 20 shows from 30 different music artists. Some artists include LoCash, Jeffrey Steele and Earl Bud Lee. Many of the artists are traveling in […]
Sun City fire destroys home and claims life of dog
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV)—Bluffton Township Fire District (BTFD) responded to a fire in the Sun City community claimed a home and the life of a dog on Saturday. The fire was reported around 6:45 p.m. and the fire was brought under control within 20 minutes and fully extinguished within 50 minutes according to BTFD. Two residents […]
Twenty Years of Language and Literacy: Rollins Center and Cox Campus
The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy, a program of the Atlanta Speech School, and its free online professional development platform, Cox Campus, have been serving Atlanta and communities far beyond Georgia for the past two decades. Founded on the purpose of breaking the cycle of illiteracy for children whose families have experienced generational denied access to educational opportunity, the vision of the Rollins Center today is Literacy and Justice for All.
Hyundai supports sustainability, housing, and hunger relief programs in Coastal Georgia
Hyundai recently contributed to organizations in the Coastal Georgia region to bolster sustainability, housing, and hunger relief efforts. Hyundai partnered with Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit focused on conserving, restoring, and managing wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl. Hyundai also continued its partnerships with Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity on expanding affordable home ownership, as well as the Salvation Army of Savannah on hunger relief efforts. The donations are part of Hyundai’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, which seeks to improve the well-being of society by supporting programs that foster health, safety, and growth in communities. “With Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)...
Cross-Partisan Honors: Dr. Rashad Richey, CEO Michael Thurmond, Cong. Tom Price, Sen Don Balfour and Others
On Thurs., Aug. 15, the Georgia Democracy Resilience Network hosted the Georgia Civic Excellence Awards Dinner to bestow awards upon eight leaders from Georgia politics and civic organizations.
BlackWolf App: Like Uber, But Drivers Have Guns
I’m not sure what’s worse — that this is an actual business concept, or that I can almost understand why people would consider using this…. Ridesharing has become a part of so many peoples’ daily routines, with Uber and Lyft being household names. Now there’s a company named BlackWolf, which has the same general idea, but with a twist.
Atlanta to Host Inaugural Hearing on Georgia Department of Corrections Facilities
Atlanta residents and those with an interest in the operations of Georgia's correctional facilities have an opportunity to engage this Friday. The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee is set to have its inaugural hearing on August 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., an event that will be open to the public and livestreamed for wider accessibility. Chaired by Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), the committee meeting will take place at 450 State Capitol in downtown Atlanta.
South Carolina State Fair to offer limited time discount on tickets Saturday, August 24
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you are thinking about going to the South Carolina State Fair this year, the organization is planning a flash sale on admission tickets Saturday, August 24. Because the theme of this year's State Fair is "46 Reasons to Celebrate South Carolina," there will be a...
Coroner identifies elderly man shot to death in Jasper County
RIDGELAND, S.C. — Above video: Initial coverage of the shooting. The coroner's office has identified the man killed in a Jasper County shooting over the weekend. According to Jasper County deputies, they received a call around 3:15 a.m. Saturday alerting them to the Dasher Road area after reports of gunfire.
Two people dead on Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - Two people died on Hilton Head Island on Friday, according to Mike Wagner at Shore Beach Service and Beaufort County Coroner David Ott. 65-year-old Ralph Jamieson from South Euclid, Ohio was pronounced dead at 11:10 a.m. at marker 62 North Forest Beach. 73-year-old Schenz...
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