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York Wesleyan Church Hosts 3rd Annual Christmas in July Vendor Fair
York Wesleyan Church, located at 1830 York Hwy, York, SC, is excited to invite the community to its 3rd Annual Christmas in July Vendor Fair. The event will take place on July 20 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, offering a delightful mid-year holiday celebration for all ages. This year’s...
Camden residents looking for answers after neighborhood road closes
CAMDEN, S.C. — Residents of the Sunny Hill community in Camden seek answers after a road closure disrupted their daily routines two weeks ago. “I think as a resident of the neighborhood, you know, our concerns are how do we get this fixed," says Patty Rose. Rose travels regularly...
State pays $400,000 after man dies from ‘negligence’ at Lowcountry hospitals
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The state’s Insurance Reserve Fund has paid the estate of a man thousands of dollars following alleged negligence at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the Medical University of South Carolina that resulted in his death. Not only were the two hospitals listed in the lawsuit,...
Greenville bar stops serving alcohol due to 'failure of SC lawmakers'
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A Greenville restaurant and bar will no longer serve alcohol due to what it calls the "failure of SC lawmakers." (Video above: Previous coverage of the liquor liability issue) Local Cue on Orchard Park Drive posted the following on Facebook on Thursday:. "Starting today, July 18,...
“Eagles Nest” holds football camps for youth and moms
Airport High School recently provided the use of its expanded football facilities to the public. Starting with a Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp and culminating with a Football Clinic for Moms on Tuesday, these events served the purpose of bringing the Airport and West Columbia community together. “We have...
Columbia feeling the effects of a worldwide internet outage
You've likely already heard about the worldwide tech outage that is affecting banks, airlines, media outlets, and other companies. The Midlands area is no exception, as the impact of the outage is being felt here as well. Flights at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) were grounded as of 6:00 a.m. Friday....
Lexington man arrested for mistreatement of animals
A Lexington man has been arrested and charged with five counts of ill treatment of animals. Lexington County Animal Services said that Robert John Jachim, 40, left five dogs inside a home without food or water. Jachim was arrested on July 16 after investigators with the Lexington County Animal Services...
Purple Martins are on Lake Murray
Each summer, the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their annual vacation. It is estimated that more than one million birds venture north for the summer, roosting on the island and providing spectators with a rare glimpse of one of nature’s true phenomena. This sanctuary serves as a layover for the birds on their long journey to their winter home in South America, making it the largest roosting site in North America.
Court ruling blocks new Title IX rules in dozens of SC schools
A federal court ruling in Kansas that temporarily blocks changes to the Biden administration’s new Title IX rules applies to more than two dozen South Carolina schools, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday. More than half of all U.S. states, including South Carolina, filed or joined multiple lawsuits in the wake of the administration’s rewrite […] The post Court ruling blocks new Title IX rules in dozens of SC schools appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
A day to celebrate Columbia? ’803 day’ is planned with festivities around the city
Sick of hearing how the best part of Columbia is its proximity to other cities, one local is hoping to amplify local pride by dedicating an entire day of festivities to the SC capital city.
Columbia hosts delegation from Ghana and Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to USA
City of Columbia officials met with a delegation from the Republic of Ghana on July 11 to build upon the sisterly relations that exist between Ghana and South Carolina. This was a portion of the Ghanaian Delegation’s three-day visit in Columbia to further explore possible areas of cooperation in regards to trade, investments, culture, tourism, and education.
Richland Two names new senior chief academic officer
Richland School District Two has named Jennifer Morrison the new senior chief academic officer. “Jennifer Morrison embodies the essence of an exceptional educator. Her passion for teaching and learning is not only inspiring but also contagious. I am thrilled for our academic team and students to benefit from her extensive expertise and innovative approach to education,” said Superintendent Dr. Kim D. Moore.
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