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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...
Annual Conference of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina Taking Place November 7
Lisa Cooper, president of Mast General Store, will be keynote speaker for the annual conference of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina. The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is pleased to announce its Annual Conference, which will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the University Center of Greenville. This year’s theme, “Navigating Change: Navigating Transitions in the Family Enterprise,” promises to deliver valuable insights and strategies for family-owned businesses facing the complexities of change.
Seasonally adjusted July unemployment increases
(The Center Square) – South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate increased to 3.9%, up from 3.6% in June and a revised rate of 2.8% in July 2023. State officials say the state has “record-breaking numbers” for people in jobs. Additionally, they pointed out the rate remains lower than the national norm of 4.3%. “For the fifth consecutive month, South Carolina continues setting record-breaking numbers as more people are working...
State filmmaker contest helping creators develop projects now accepting applications
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A state-funded project that allows 12 underrepresented creators to develop their film, television, or documentary projects is now accepting applications for the seven-month program. The WIDE ANGLE PROJECT is a film and TV lab sponsored by the SC Film Commission and Trident Technical College. Twelve creators will be chosen for the […]
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. The Communications Workers of America — the union representing the striking employees — said workers walked off the...
A few showers tonight, but dry the rest of the week
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A few showers and storms will be possible from the northwest Midlands to the Columbia metro tonight. Skies will dry out late tonight as temperatures fall down near 70. As high pressure builds across the eastern U.S., humidity will fall below average Tuesday through the...
Scam Alert: Consumers Urged to Protect Information After Potential SSN Breach
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news outlets are reporting a potential security breach involving billions of social security numbers. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take these steps to protect their personal information:. Check your credit reports. You can obtain your FREE credit reports by...
1 airlifted, 1 injured after car crashes into Subway in Anderson Co.
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two people were injured Sunday night after a car crashed into a local Subway in Anderson County. The Belton Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched to the crash on Anderson Street shortly after 11 p.m. Upon arrival, crews saw the car had hit the restaurant. Both victims were evacuated from […]
Biggs to speak at Laurens County GOP Summer BBQ
The Laurens County Republican Party is hosting a LCGOP Summer BBQ on Thursday, August 22 at 6:30pm at Ole Blue Truck Farm, located at 874 Dogwood Rd in Gray Court. The keynote speaker will be 3rd Congressional GOP nominee Sheri Biggs. The evening will consist of music, food and fun.
Democrats, others seek to toss Kennedy off November ballot in Georgia and New York
ATLANTA (AP) — Challengers seeking to throw Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off Georgia’s November ballot told a judge on Monday that the independent presidential candidate must be disqualified because the New York address he used on Georgia ballot access petitions is a “sham.” It shows how a decision by a New York court last week finding Kennedy doesn’t live at the address in the New York City suburbs is being used to attack Kennedy’s ballot access in other states. The judge ruled Kennedy shouldn’t appear on New York ballots, but Kennedy is appealing. In New York on Monday, a trial opened in suburban Long Island in another lawsuit challenging Kennedy’s place on the state’s presidential ballot in November. In Georgia, challengers argue that because Kennedy used the New York address, his petitions should be voided.
NC employees’ health plan running out of money. Legislators mum on what they’ll do about it.
The North Carolina State Health Plan may be unable to stay afloat by fall 2026, according to State Treasurer Dale Folwell. Why the state legislature is withholding the funds needed to keep the plan solvent remains a mystery. COVID-related expenses and skyrocketing prescription drug and health care costs are wreaking...
North Carolina state representative accused of involvement with anti-government militia — again
(WGHP) — A new report named a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives as an “off-the-books” member of American Patriot 3 Percent, and this isn’t the first time his name has surfaced in connection with an anti-government paramilitary group. On Saturday, ProPublica, an independent news outlet focused on investigative journalism, published “Inside the […]
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