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Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time spending on projects sponsored by legislators, […] The post Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Cellphone ban in K-12 schools will not begin immediately, SC education officials say
COLUMBIA — It could be January before a new law barring K-12 students in South Carolina from using their cellphones in class takes effect, according to a memo from the state’s education agency. A clause included in the state budget requires districts to adopt a policy banning cellphones during the school day or risk losing […] The post Cellphone ban in K-12 schools will not begin immediately, SC education officials say appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Walhalla, South Carolina, community raises concerns over discolored water
WALHALLA, S.C. — People living in the city of Walhalla have been reporting their water has been coming out discolored, causing concern about what is being sent to their homes and businesses. Starting last week, people reported that their water was different shades of color, from brown to orange.
Trump campaign blocks pair of anti-abortion activists from RNC platform committee
The shakeup, which has not been previously reported, comes as anti-abortion groups petition Trump, his campaign advisers and members of the RNC not to make significant changes to the party’s platform on abortion.
“Refugee” from Tennessee leads Oconee Democrats
At a young age, Tennessean Rod Stipe fell in love with the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and he plotted how one day he might live locally. He has been able to accomplish that and, now as a Long Creek resident, he finds himself leading the Oconee Democratic Party. 101.7/WGOG NEWS today polled Stipe on his stance on whether Joe Biden, now an 81-year-old president, should bow out of the November race — in light of the president’s poor showing during the first of two debates with Republican Donald Trump, former president. Stipe doesn’t believe so and he’s sticking behind Biden, citing a record of accomplishments that have bode the Biden administration well, especially since its work at leading the country out of the pandemic.
Fourth of July protest planned at Sen. Graham's home in support of Palestinians
SENECA, S.C. (WCIV) — The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is planning a protest at Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) home in Seneca on July 4 in support of Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war enters its ninth month. They plan to gather at Graham's home to protest the senator's...
Former Trails Carolina camper recounts stay at embattled ‘wilderness therapy’ camp; ‘I have nightmares that I’m still there’
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — After a camper’s death was ruled a homicide, other former campers are coming forward to talk about their experiences at Trails Carolina. Monroe Nichols, now 21, is from Ohio. While struggling with anxiety and depression during her senior year of high school, Nichols spent around 77 days at the wilderness […]
South Carolina Highway Patrol announce a person has died after a crash in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol has released information regarding a delayed death following a crash in Pickens County. According to troopers, the single-vehicle crash happened on June 20, just before 6 p.m., on Kings Way Drive near Bethany Hills Drive outside of Liberty, South Carolina. A 2006 Chevrolet SUV was traveling north on Kings Way when the vehicle went off the left side of the road into several trees.
People with disabilities celebrate July Fourth with parade
SENECA, S.C. — Just one day from the Fourth of July, one nonprofit is finding a way to celebrate. The Tribble Center's clients with disabilities started the holiday with a bang Wednesday. The music, costumes and parade were fun for all and a sight to see. "You'll see more...
Local experts weigh in as dengue cases surge across country, rise in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a public health emergency in the United States as cases of dengue fever soar. The World Health Organization defines dengue as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to humans, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. As of May, there have been...
Anderson County Sheriff's Office takes over Belton Police Department
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — The Anderson County Sheriff's Office has officially taken over the Belton Police Department. This week, seven former Belton police officers were sworn in as deputies of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. The move followscounty council approval last month. Sheriff Chad McBride assures people who live...
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