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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.
Previewing South Carolina's 2024 schedule: Akron
In Week 4 of the 2024 season, South Carolina will welcome Akron to Williams-Brice Stadium after taking on Old Dominion, Kentucky and LSU the first three weeks of the season. Akron, who is led by head coach Joe Moorhead, is coming off a 2-10 season in 2023 with its only two wins coming against Morgan State and Kent State. The matchup between the Gamecocks and the Zips will be the second all-time meeting between the two with the first coming in 2018. The Gamecocks won that matchup, 28-3.
SC Ports Sees 7 Percent Cargo Growth In June
CHARLESTON, SC — JULY 17, 2024 — South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston last month. SC Ports efficiently handled 218,115 TEUs and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second highest June on...
Portions of Grand Strand, Pee dealing with extreme drought conditions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Extreme drought conditions remain prevalent across portions of the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, according to the latest South Carolina drought map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The map shows about 25% of Horry County is in an extreme drought area that extends west from the North Carolina border […]
UFL Draft sees South Carolina football star drafted despite being on NFL roster
South Carolina football wide receiver Ahmarean Brown had a great showing at the Gamecocks' Pro Day this spring, earning himself a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns thanks in large part to running a 4.30 in the 40-yard dash. The speedy wideout is still with the Browns and figures...
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