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Republican challenging SC’s Jim Clyburn is running on change
COLUMBIA — Republican Duke Buckner is trying to convince voters of South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District that it’s time for a change after 32 years. “Do you want more of the same, or do you want better?” Buckner asked about 30 people who attended his town hall event Wednesday to hear from the man challenging […]
One80 Place shifting gears on strategic plan to reduce homelessness
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Nonprofit One80 Place is reshaping its outlook on reducing homelessness across seven South Carolina counties. The organization announced a new strategic plan that will guide its services over the next three years. They believe housing and outreach are two of the strongest solutions against community displacement.
Quick hitters with Torrian Gray
South Carolina secondary's returns four starters from last season, three of whom have been with the program for more than two years. O'Donnell Fortune, one of the handful of players left from the Will Muschamp regime, is back at one of the cornerback spots. Nick Emmanwori and DQ Smith have played more snaps than any other player on South Carolina's defense since they started as freshmen in 2022. Jalon Kilgore, who settled in at nickel before the end of last season, was fifth on the team with 751 total snaps on defense.
Beaufort residents blast dock operator selection process
BEAUFORT – Residents here are outraged that town officials are negotiating behind closed doors a possibly decades-long contract to operate the town-owned docks that many say is already decided in favor of a giant conglomerate with operations already in Beaufort and in coastal South Carolina. But the number of...
Paul Brawley Picked to Lead Statewide Organization
Columbia, SC – Richland County Auditor Paul Brawley has been named president of the South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors (SCATT). Brawley, who has served as Richland County’s auditor since 2006, was elected president at SCATT’s statewide conference in February. Brawley expressed his enthusiasm...
Chloe Quinton makes impact at Dominion Energy
Summer intern Chloe Quinton has made an impact at Dominion Energy in just two months. Since joining the company’s system control and operations planning group in early June, the rising University of South Carolina junior has tackled several projects to support the continued delivery of safe, reliable energy to Dominion Energy’s customers. The System Control Center, which is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, is where Dominion Energy operators monitor and control the electric transmission system and dispatch generation sources to meet the demand of more than 800,000 customers in South Carolina.
LIHEAP Action Month offers relief for high energy bills
CAYCE, S.C. (WACH) — Dominion Energy is helping customers who are struggling financially this summer. This month is known as Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Action Month, or LIHEAP. LIHEAP is a federally funded program meant to provide qualifying customers with bill payment and energy assistance options. We understand...
Behind the Menu: Liquor liability costs impact Grand Strand restaurants, bars
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A massive increase in liquor liability costs in South Carolina could devastate businesses that service alcohol in the state unless changes are made, according to business owners. The rates imposed by state authorities have skyrocketed over the past three years, especially in the past few months, business owners told News13. […]
Over A Dozen People Have Been Charged With Drug Trafficking Following A Multi-agency Investigation
Thirteen individuals from South Carolina have been indicted for drug trafficking offenses by a federal grand jury in Columbia, according to reports. According to the indictment, a group of 13 individuals conspired to possess and distribute significant amounts of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, starting in January 2016. In federal court...
Man pleads guilty for role in manufacturing, distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina.
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking organization involved in the manufacturing and distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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