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Palmetto Corporation Plans Ridgeway, South Carolina, Asphalt Operations
Palmetto Corporation, a site development and construction company, plans to establish operations in Ridgeway, South Carolina. The $15.7 million project is expected to create 79 jobs in Fairfield County. The new facility will produce asphalt for road construction, resurfacing and infrastructure development. Operations are scheduled to begin in January 2025.
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’
Is there a strategy to winning the Lottery? Well, there might be... If you've ever seen "Lottery Changed My Life" on TLC, you might remember the episode where a former Lottery winner shared what he claims was his strategy for winning. A South Carolina man says he's been using the...
Lowcountry shrimpers fight against imported shrimp
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Two Lowcountry programs are working to advocate for stricter regulations to ensure fair trade practices of shrimp in the Lowcountry. The South Carolina Shrimpers Association and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium are hosting workshops to unite shrimpers who are facing challenges from shrimp that are imported at a lower price.
Sweet 16: South Carolina's first Whataburger opens doors, 'we're very excited to be here'
Dozens of cars lined up in Boiling Springs Monday morning for the grand opening of South Carolina’s first Whataburger. Located at 3647 Boiling Springs Road, the new location of the Texas-based hamburger chain is offering only drive-thru service in July while staff members continue to train. ...
New concept Bojangles set to open in downtown Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Downtown Florence is getting a unique Bojangles and it’s the first-of-its-kind in the area. The new addition is a concept restaurant and will be located between King Jefe and S/W Printing Company on S. Irby Street. Downtown Main Street officials said they have been getting a lot of interest in the new […]
Columbia unveils new Tom's Creek Mobile Food Market location at the Comet
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — On Tuesday, the City of Columbia unveiled the new location of Tom's Creek Mobile Food Market at the Comet. The city unveiled the new location at noon at Comet Central on Sumter Street. “Finding community partners is so important when working on important quality...
Chapin Labor Day Festival Weekend
Chapin — Get ready to celebrate! The Chapin Labor Day Festival Weekend is fast approaching, and this year’s event promises to be unforgettable. One of the highlights is our historic Labor Day parade, a cherished tradition that brings the community together in a vibrant display of local pride and creativity.
Beamer has high hopes for 'truly unknown group'
Perhaps the position with the most uncertainty surrounding it entering preseason camp is wide receiver. Even fourth-year South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer says he doesn't have a great feel for who will emerge as the playmakers, but is quick to point out it's not because of a lack of options.
How EA Sports CFB25 rates the players on the South Carolina football roster
EA Sports College Football 25 was released (for early access) on Monday, and South Carolina football fans finally got their first official look at the virtual version of the Gamecocks after 11 years without an updated college football video game. The game has some...interesting...ratings for the players on the Gamecock...
Pickleball tour coming to Columbia this Summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The American Pickleball tour is coming to Columbia this weekend. Starting on Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, all Pickleball skill levels can spend their weekend playing the game. Registration for the weekend includes indoor playing on many courts with three levels of medals per...
Aiken continues to see a boom in population, business
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina is growing in population. A study found the Palmetto State is one of most popular places people are moving, and one of those cities is in the CSRA – Aiken. Aiken has a 2024 population of 33,216 and a growth rate of 0.82%...
Turning pain into purpose through Intense Volleyball
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -(Sponsored by Intense Volleyball) When you step into the Intense Volleyball gym, you feel a sense of comfort, calm, and connection. It’s always been that way, according to Director Jerry Dorneker, but that bond became even stronger after tragedy. Dorneker lost his 12-year-old daughter to suicide...
The State of Six Mile, South Carolina
A “State of Six Mile” dinner will take place Thursday evening, July 25. Interested members of the public are invited to the $25 dollar-a-ticket event at the Six Mile Town Hall. Among the speakers: Mayor James Atkinson. A special presentation from the South Carolina Municipal Association is also planned.
Now That’s a REALLY Big Fish…
Local fisherman Brian McLaughlin made quite a splash last weekend by reeling in a massive 65 lb. catfish at Santee. McLaughlin, who was fishing with Wayne Kanipe of K&K Printing, hooked the giant fish using cut bait in approximately 8 feet of water. McLaughlin, who owns Onesimus Venture Pressure Washing...
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