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Jeffcoat Firm Donates Backpacks to St. Helena Elementary
More than 70 backpacks loaded with essential elementary school supplies were delivered to the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center by Kim Jeffcoat, Chief Community Officer of The Jeffcoat Firm. This huge donation was part of the ongoing school supplies drive in support of the students and teachers of St. Helena Elementary School, a Title 1 school, organized by the Conroy Center, DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization), and the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore. Kim Jeffcoat was joined by Jeffcoat Firm director of operations Brie White and Beaufort-based Jeffcoat Firm attorney Daniel Sevcik and his family. They met with St. Helena Elementary School’s new principal Constance Goodwine-Lewis, Conroy Center executive director and DAYLO mentor Jonathan Haupt, fellow DAYLO mentor and Beaufort Academy media center coordinator Claire Bennett, and current and former DAYLO students Becca Bennett (Beaufort Academy), Jasmine Rivers (Beaufort High School), and Mickie Thompson (USC Beaufort).
Savannah’s E-Tang Chinese expanding to 2nd location
Savannah’s most popular Chinese restaurant is expanding its footprint downtown. E-Tang Chinese Restaurant, widely regarded as Savannah’s best Chinese food since they came on the scene downtown at Oglethorpe and Price Streets, is a couple of weeks away from opening their 2nd Downtown Savannah location. Signage has gone...
SC districts move toward cell phone restrictions in line with state law
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - With the new school year comes new rules for districts in South Carolina. By this coming January, and in line with a new state law, districts will have to have a cell phone policy in place that prevents the use of them during the school day.
Deadline for physical damage disaster loan applications from SBA drawing near
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The US Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to remind homeowners and renters, businesses, and private nonprofit organizations in certain counties of South Carolina that there is still time to apply for a physical disaster loan for damage caused by the June 10, 2024, storm, but time is running out.
F-5 Fighter Jets of 'Top Gun' Fame Arrive in Beaufort, Will Train Pilots 'for Next Fight'
A new "adversary" squadron of F-5N Tiger II fighter jets -- perhaps most widely known for an appearance in a huge Hollywood movie nearly 30 years ago -- will soon be sparring with F-35 aircraft pilots who train in the skies up and down the East Coast. The first three...
South Carolina to host hearing on Titanic submersible tragedy
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - More than a year after the implosion, the official date and location have been announced for the formal hearing on what went wrong during the Titan submersible’s final voyage. The U.S. Coast Guard says the Marine Board of Investigation will consider evidence related to...
Chances Of Shark Attacks Higher In South Carolina
The University of West Florida did comprehensive research and discovered that beach goers are much more likely to be bitten in South Carolina waters than anywhere else in the continental United States. Erich Ritter is with the University and says while Florida gets most of the publicity for shark attacks, “South Carolina is where the true danger lies”. Now more shark attacks do occur in Florida but the survey takes into account the number of people and amount of days spent in the water. The study uses the number of people that enter the ocean on average.
Millions announced for South Carolina airport projects
(The Center Square) — The federal government is sending more than $6.1 million in taxpayer money to four South Carolina airports as part of grants for rehabilitation and construction projects. The latest in federal tax money is from the 2024 Airport Improvement Program's third round of grants. The latest tranche of funding includes more than $374 million the Federal Aviation Administration announced for airfield and safety projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American Samoa. ...
SC FBI branch & local non-profit recognizes global day against trafficking
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recognized on Tuesday the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. According to officials, the FBI investigates over 1,000 cases of human trafficking each year. Human trafficking is defined as the illegal exploitation of a person for labor or services.
A Note From Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry
Residents who wish to speak at town meetings are encouraged to submit an online public comment form at least two hours before the meeting. This form is easily accessible on our website. Enhancing Public Engagement at Town Meeting. As mayor of Hilton Head Island, I have the privilege of presiding...
Badcock, Conn's stores to close in SC. Here are the Upstate locations that are closing
Conn's HomePlus, a home goods retailer that acquired Badcock Home Furniture & More in December, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, July 23. The retailer plans to close at least 70 locations in 13 states. ...