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Problems with new federal application could mean thousands fewer SC students in college
CHARLESTON – More South Carolina high school graduates are seeking state-funded, need-based grants that help them afford college. Unfortunately, that’s the aid most impacted by the U.S. Department of Education’s botched rollout of a new application. The revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA for short — was supposed to make things simpler […] The post Problems with new federal application could mean thousands fewer SC students in college appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
South Carolina lottery brought in $592 million for education last fiscal year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- Record-setting jackpots helped South Carolina haul in hundreds of millions of dollars for education over the past year, according to figures released Wednesday by state lottery officials. Officials said the lottery generated $592 million for Fiscal Year 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year revenue has topped half a billion dollars. “I am […]
MUSC stops gender-affirming care due to one sentence in South Carolina law
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Patients who go to any affiliate of MUSC Health for gender-affirming care will no longer be able to receive it due to a part of a law passed in May that primarily targets preventing these procedures for minors. MUSC has pointed to one sentence in the...
Number of children in South Carolina’s foster care system has dropped but homes still urgently needed
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD)- Becoming a foster parent was never part of Cindy Bogan-Baber’s plan. She and her husband had considered fostering over the years but as an active-duty military family, the timing never felt right — until about 15 years ago. “In 2010, my youngest biological child started K-4 and she jumped out of the […]
Newest HOTWORX Fitness Studio location celebrates opening on Devine Street
As you drive through the Midlands, you might see multiple locations of HOTWORX Fitness Studios. The City of Columbia welcomed the newest location of the unique fitness studio to Devine Street Wednesday. HOTWORX is a unique fitness experience that combines infrared heat and isometric workouts to help clients achieve maximum...
Soda City Live: Life2 Educational Summit: Impact and Possibilities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Calling all educators! A statewide Educational Summit is happening in Columbia next month-- and you’re invited to join in. Impact and Possibilities will be taking place in August and is hosted by the Midlands Community Development Corporation through their Life2 Scholarship Grant. Feel more informed,...
Cayce City Council passes new ordinance allowing additional zoning options
The Cayce City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday evening that creates a new zoning designation: RS-4A, which provides developers with an additional zoning option to utilize. The designation is similar to RS-4 (residential single-family district), RS-4A will allow builders to construct higher-density housing and accessory dwellings like mother-in-law suites and...
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