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McMaster removing $2.3M from South Carolina's 2024-25 budget
(The Center Square) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced 21 budget vetoes totaling nearly $2.3 million from the Palmetto State's fiscal 2024-25 budget. The Republican governor announced his vetoes during a Wednesday media briefing, calling on state lawmakers to replace earmarks with merit-based and competitive grants. The budget includes more than 500 earmarks totaling $424.7 million. South Carolina's $40.2 billion spending plan is built around $12.4 billion in general...
How to stay safe around fireworks this July 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Fireworks are phenomenal to watch but can be dangerous to operate. Here are a few things to remember about using fireworks this July 4. There are several types of fireworks that are legal in South Carolina but not North Carolina. Sparklers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, and poppers are legal in N.C. However, anything that explodes or is projected into the air is illegal.
Clemson MBA Fireworks on the Fourth Returns to Unity Park
The largest fireworks show in the Upstate returns to Unity Park on Thursday, July 4. Attendees are advised to plan ahead, arrive early and enjoy a spectacular evening in the park. The schedule of events includes:. Soul Intent Band kicking off the event at 6 p.m., at the outdoor stage...
SCRA awards $50K grant to ThreatCaptain, welcomes Treblehook as member
South Carolina Research Authority, a public, nonprofit corporation that works to fuel the state’s innovation economy, announced July 2 it awarded a $50,000 acceleration grant to ThreatCaptain LLC of Greenville. The information technology startup is a financial cyber risk tool tailored specifically for managed service providers. FRD Accel LLC...
NEXT Founderville fund growing capital, targeting tech startups
Greenville-based NEXT launched a $6 million capital fund in January 2023. Since then, it has plowed almost $3 million into a handful of companies, with another soon to join the ranks. But Founderville, formerly called the Founders Fund, is much more than a money-in, money-out venture fund, co-founder Shay Houser...
What are the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 4,000 accidental drownings annually in the United States and according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office, the number of accidental drownings in the Palmetto State has increased since 2020.
Clyburn says he plans to talk to Biden to give assessment
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said in an interview that aired Tuesday he plans to talk to President Biden soon to give him an assessment of his “standing” with Americans in the wake of the president’s rough debate performance. “I did plan to … talk with him later today or … tomorrow morning,” Clyburn said in…
Fireworks stand in Greenville, South Carolina turns transactions into relief for Ethiopian teens in need
GREENVILLE, S.C. — July 4 is highly anticipated every year across the country, but a fireworks stand in Greenville is making an impact beyond Independence Day. BOOM Fireworks was started back in 2019. "BOOM stands for building opportunities for orphan ministries,” co-founder Danielle Jackson said. BOOM was started...
Clemson declined request from ACC to move Palmetto Bowl to Black Friday, per report
Clemson declined a request from the ACC and ESPN to move its rivalry matchup against South Carolina to Black Friday, according to a report. That news comes from TigerNet, who cites court records in its report. If Clemson had agreed to move the game, it would have been played in primetime on Friday, Nov. 29. Instead, the game will be played as scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 30.
TCI Recruiting Roundup: What's Left for Clemson in 2025 Class?
June has not been as kind to Clemson on the recruiting trail as most had hoped for. While the Tigers do already have 13 verbal pledges, only two of those came from recruits that attended the big official (...)
Top NC prospect Leo Delaney says Clemson's family feel is 'second to none'
Clemson’s relationship with one top prospect is on the rise. Leo Delaney of Charlotte (NC) Providence Day High announced in early June that he had received an offer from the Tigers. According to most recruitment outlets, Delaney is one of the nation’s best offensive linemen for the class of...
Why Clemson joining the SEC wouldn't be such a bad thing for South Carolina football
The rivalry between the South Carolina football program and the Clemson Tigers is one of the best in the country. The game doesn't always get the national recognition it deserves, but hostility in the rivalry is high. This year's game is set for November 30th, and the winner will have bragging rights for the next year.
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