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SGM Howard Brown retires from Lake Marion High School JROTC Program
The Lake Marion High School gymnasium was filled with heartfelt tributes and fond memories on July 5, 2024, as students, colleagues, and community members gathered to honor Sergeant Major (Ret.) Howard Brown on his retirement from the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program. The event, dubbed “SGM Howard Brown’s Day,” marked the end of a remarkable 31-year career at the school and a total of 57 years in military uniform.
Manning Native named Chief of Police at Clemson
Manning native and Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Captain Chris Harrington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, effective July 15th. Harrington, a two-time graduate of Clemson University, began his career with CUPD in 2005 and has served in various leadership roles over his 19-year tenure. “Chris has distinguished...
Five Manning students awarded scholarships by St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54
St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54 hosted its annual scholarship donation event on July 8 at the lodge, located at 232 East Boyce Street. Five local students were awarded scholarships to assist with their college and further education expenses. The recipients, listed from left to right in the group photo, are...
Report: SC ranks 11th place for most people in financial distress
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked 11th place among states with the most people in financial distress. The finding from WalletHub's new 2024 rankings of the States with the Most People in Financial Distress indicates the significant economic challenges many residents face, highlighting the need for "targeted and effective interventions," an analyst for the site told The Center Square. "The data shows that South Carolina has a high proportion...
Prisma Health, UHC reach agreements after months of negotiations
After months of negotiations, Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new multi-year contract allowing UHC patients to be back in network with the hospital system. “I am pleased that United agreed to equitable reimbursement that reflects the increased costs we incur for the provision of medical care to our patients,” said Mark O’Halla, president and CEO of Prisma Health in a statement. “These terms will allow us to prioritize patients' needs and provide our physicians...
Woman charged with fraud after claiming more than $12,500 in SNAP benefits, SC officials say
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Social Services said Monday they arrested a woman who fraudulently received more than $12,500 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. (Above video is the Monday morning headlines for July 22, 2024.) Officials said Marcia Marie Kidd, aka Monica Kidd Coleman,...
$8.1 Million in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out in South Carolina
Millions in Unclaimed Pandemic Aid in South Carolina. Unclaimed Pandemic Aid: Thousands of Families Miss Out on Federal Assistance. In Columbia, South Carolina, there were over $8 million unclaimed pandemic aid in federal aid that was meant to help families buy groceries during the pandemic, according to state data. Those unclaimed pandemic aid was provided through debit cards mailed last August by the state Department of Social Services (DSS) to nearly 537,000 families. According to the posted article Yahoo, each card contained $120 per child and was intended to support families when children were not in school. The cards expired in May nine months after they were issued. DSS reported that nearly 470,000 cards or 87.5% of those distributed were activated totaling $56.2 million. While it’s unclear how much money remained on the cards it’s expected that most families used the full amount given the high cost of groceries.
SC Highway Patrol enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has thrown its hat in the ring for this year’s “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest between all state highway patrols. Featured in this year’s picture is a SCHP-branded 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in...
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...
SC scores surprisingly low in recent business ranking
Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John shares the results of a recent CNBC ranking of the top states for business which shows S.C. at #19, far below other South Atlantic states. After almost 20 years, Mike Switzer retired from Wells...
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