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Joyce Edwards makes South Carolina women's basketball history before stepping foot on court
South Carolina's top women's basketball recruit, Joyce Edwards, will have the honor of wearing No. 8 for the first time in program history as she looks to make her imprint on the school
Surf Dawgs delivers a 'smashing' 4th of July with boil & grill skills
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Are you hosting people for an Independence Day cookout?. The owners of Surf Dawgs are known along the Grand Strand for their burgers and hot dogs. They started with a push cart, upgraded to a food truck, and now have a brick-and-mortar restaurant in...
Residents can soon share thoughts on proposed high-rise in Atlantic Beach
The Town of Atlantic Beach’s planning commission will meet this month to evaluate a request that would make way for an 18-story beachfront condotel proposed for the small town. The planning commission, which has a new makeup following the appointment of three new members at a recent town council...
Pee Dee deputies searching for man wanted on several charges
MARION COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Marion County deputies are searching for a man wanted on a slew of charges. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 34-year-old Don Antonio Oliver, Jr., of Mullins. He is charged with two counts of second-degree assault and battery, second-degree domestic violence and first-degree...
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on Wednesday to discuss what could happen if Biden chooses to step aside. Hill…
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Odyssey Online Learning stands out as a beacon of innovation and accessibility for students across South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning is not just adapting to the digital age but leading the charge with its flexible, student-centered approach. As a...
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
Shaw Industries Faces Lawsuit for PFAS Pollution in South Carolina
Shaw Industries, a major textile manufacturer in Irmo, stands accused in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, including the Congaree Riverkeeper organization and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit alleges that Shaw has been polluting South Carolina’s lower Saluda River with toxic forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These pollutants have been detected upstream of the West Columbia and Cayce drinking water systems, raising concerns about public health risks and environmental damage.
SC technology hub gets $45 million in federal money for energy projects
COLUMBIA — A conglomerate of South Carolina colleges, a federal nuclear research laboratory and the state’s economic development agency won a $45 million federal grant to establish a technology hub focused on developing new energy technologies. The hub, known as SC Nexus, was one of just a dozen federally recognized tech hubs awarded federal funding […] The post SC technology hub gets $45 million in federal money for energy projects appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Cellphone ban in K-12 schools will not begin immediately, SC education officials say
COLUMBIA — It could be January before a new law barring K-12 students in South Carolina from using their cellphones in class takes effect, according to a memo from the state’s education agency. A clause included in the state budget requires districts to adopt a policy banning cellphones during the school day or risk losing […] The post Cellphone ban in K-12 schools will not begin immediately, SC education officials say appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
New Dunkin’ Opening Soon In Dillon
The new Dunkin’ will soon be opening its doors in Dillon. “Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants,” according to their website. (Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
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