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The Confederate flags explained: How SC incident casts light on history
ATLANTA - James Blitch, a 22-year-old Atlanta man, is accused of driving more than three hours to Spartanburg County, South Carolina, just to lower the Confederate flag that flies over Interstate 85 south. According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, Blitch’s Saturday night activities have led to trespassing charges. The...
$175M federal grant enables SC to build new I-95 bridge over Lake Marion
COLUMBIA — Several aging bridges on Interstate 95 over Lake Marion will be replaced by one wider bridge with help from a $175 million federal grant awarded to the state Department of Transportation, officials announced Wednesday. It’s a project that will keep traffic and commerce flowing on a critical route connecting the entire East Coast. […] The post $175M federal grant enables SC to build new I-95 bridge over Lake Marion appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
SC eases requirements for child care workers to address staffing needs
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Crystal Williams' children are her world, but finding daycare for them hasn't always been easy. Many others share her struggle across South Carolina and around the country, as childcare centers continue to struggle with staffing and funding challenges. “My son, he’s four years old and...
Wando Welch Terminal caps 2024 fiscal year with over 1.2 million containers moved
MOUNT PLESANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Wando Welch Terminal achieved an all-time record year, moving more than 1.2 million containers according to an internally conducted study. South Carolina Ports finished the 2024 fiscal year with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston last month, their prepared statement said. They handled 218,115 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) and 121,267 pier containers in June, marking the second highest June on their records.
"Missed opportunity": The View blasts Nikki Haley for "pathetic" Trump endorsement
"The View" hosts on Wednesday slammed former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for supplicating at the Republican National Convention to former President Donald Trump, despite saying in February that she felt "no need to kiss the ring." On Tuesday night in Milwaukee, Haley in her speech...
On the Move: Danny Kambel
Danny Kambel joined Spartanburg Methodist College as assistant athletic director for sports communications. He has served as sports information director at six institutions, including The College of Idaho, Pacific University, LeTourneau University, University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Texas A&M University-Commerce. He worked in assistant positions at Florida International University and Indiana State, participated in internships at Indiana University and the Naval Academy Athletic Association, and also served as sports information consultant at The Evergreen State College and University of the Pacific.
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...
State commission weighing settlement proposal in Dominion Energy rate hike case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- Dominion Energy is awaiting key approval from state regulators to raise electric rates for thousands of South Carolina customers. Testimony to the Public Service Commission stretched into its second day as commissioners weighed whether to approve a settlement between the utility company and intervening parties. Dominion Energy filed a request in March […]
Quartet of Gamecocks post solid day in Cape Cod League
There were four South Carolina baseball players on the field in Yarmouth, Mass. on Monday night and every one of them had a productive day. Yarmouth-Dennis and Cotuit saw their game end in a tie at eight runs apiece as darkness set in on the field with no lights, but it wasn't before all four Gamecocks were able to make an impact on the game.
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.
SCDPPP hopes to help offenders find work
A new program from the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon services aims to help offenders find jobs. The agency will provide 21 laptops to county offices that offenders can use to find work. The computers have software to create resumes, cover letters and power-point presentations. Officials say laptop use will be monitored […]
Pisgah Legal Services appoints Jaclyn Kiger as new Executive Director
ASHEVILLE — Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) announces the selection of Jaclyn “Jackie” Kiger as its new Executive Director, following an extensive search process. Kiger will replace Jim Barrett, who is retiring after 41 years of serving the nonprofit which assists more than 23,000 people in Western North Carolina (WNC) each year. John Noor, President of the PLS Board of Directors, states, “We are thrilled to welcome Jackie as our new Executive Director. She brings experience, passion and commitment to the work of Pisgah Legal Services.”...
VentureSouth invested over $5.5M in 24 companies in first half of 2024
VentureSouth, an early-stage investment organization based in Greenville, announced July 15 it invested over $5.5 million in 24 early-stage companies throughout the Southeast in the first half of 2024. This year’s investing included focusing on 20 existing portfolio companies, such as 6AM City and KIYATEC in Greenville and Trio Labs...
FRC Team 4451 Robotz Garage celebrates big wins
This past weekend, the Laurens robotics team Robotz Garage, consisting of high school students from Laurens District 55 and Fountain Inn celebrated a first place win in the South Carolina Robotics and Practical (SCRAP) competition at the Sumter Civic Center. “This competition in the summer is sort of like the...
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