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South Carolina transportation officials divide additional transportation funding
(The Center Square) — South Carolina transportation officials have approved updates to the state's bridge program, deciding how to allocate $200 million in additional money state lawmakers approved. The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission directed half the $200 million in one-time funding to bridges on secondary roads. The remaining $100 million will go toward bridges on primary and interstate routes. The move comes one day after federal officials announced...
Doctor Shortage Part 1: SC patient says he’s been waiting a year for a surgery
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A major doctor shortage in the Carolinas is impacting patient health. Many are waiting several months or a year to get an appointment. According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the doctor shortage is about twice as bad in the Carolinas and Georiga compared to some northern states. The Carolinas has around 200 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York have about 400 active physicians per 100,000 residents. Patients say this is taking a serious toll on their health.
New Title IX rule temporarily blocked from taking effect in some South Carolina schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- A federal judge’s ruling will temporarily block the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule from taking effect in more than a dozen South Carolina schools. South Carolina was one of several Republican-led states to sue the administration over the revised set of rules that were meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students. […]
Cell phone ban could be coming to South Carolina schools
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Education will soon draft a policy banning the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices, which could start as soon as the upcoming school year. The ban is tied to a provision that must happen if the school districts plan to get state […]
Coroner identifies fisherman who died in Wateree River after going under
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have recovered the body of a fisherman who went under in the Wateree River on Thursday afternoon. Crews resumed their search around 7:30 a.m. on Friday and announced around 8:10 a.m. that the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources had found the victim's body. Authorities said the body of 38-year-old Antonio Hernandez was found in the vicinity of the Tail Race boat ramp, where the search initially began.
South Carolina port authority notes volume growth in FY24
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) finished fiscal-year 2024 with a 7% bump in container volume moving through the Port of Charleston in June. The authority registered 218,115 20-foot equivalent units and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second-highest June on record. Loaded imports climbed 10% and loaded exports rose 5%.
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Ranking Upstate's best linebackers in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at rankings for the Upstate's best linebackers in the SCHSL. The list includes a pair from J.L. Mann and a pair from Spartanburg as both teams make their playoff pushes in Class AAAAA. Best SC high school football LBs in Upstate for 2024 ...
New nonprofit, Roman’s World, launches to help families affected by autism
Musician and author Jonathan “Mookie” Morant has recently stepped into a new role: nonprofit founder. Inspired by his young son, this summer Morant started up his new nonprofit foundation, “Rōman’s World,” which aims to directly assist families with children on the autism spectrum. Morant’s son, Rōman, a 6-year-old is autistic and non-verbal.
School is almost here, districts who raised pay still search for teachers
WACH — It might be hard to believe but we're already just a few weeks out from the next school year. As students fill the classrooms, many districts are still looking for teachers to head them, but some districts might be having an easier time than filling roles than in previous years.
Big Red Barn Retreat announces Fall Jam in the Ballpark featuring Scotty McCreery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) – The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR)’s seventh annual Fall Jam in the Ballpark event will feature multi-platinum singer-songwriter Scotty McCreery. The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Segra Park. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. “Big Red Barn Retreat...
Homicide of local music producer still under investigation two years later, police ask public for help
LEXINGTON, S.C. — It has been just over two years since Tyler Robinson was shot and killed outside of his Lauren Ridge apartment in Lexington. Now Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is once again asking the public for any information that could help investigators solve his murder. "I want...
CIU Security taking measures to make campus roads safer
Columbia International University's Security team has been busy this summer overseeing a number of improvements on the campus roads designed to make travel safer for both pedestrians and motorists. The most noticeable change is traffic calming devices that have been installed mainly on what is commonly known as “Grad Hill”...
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