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People across SC connected to high-speed internet with $400M: ‘It completely transformed us’
COLUMBIA — When Mathew Nelson opened Chattooga River Lodge and Campground in the Appalachian foothills in 2020, visitors asked him if they could log onto the TV to play Netflix shows or hop on a virtual meeting using the Wi-Fi. Nelson had to tell them “no.” The lodge, along with the rest of rural Oconee […]
South Carolina Supreme Court rules death penalty by firing squad, other methods legal
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that death by firing squad and other forms of execution commonly held to be cruel and unusual are legal in the state if the inmate requests the method of execution. The ruling comes after the state passed a law in 2021 allowing executions...
Report: Failing to regulate hospital mergers means consumers pay more
In North and South Carolina, Novant Health of Winston Salem recently purchased six hospitals and opened one other. The company was forced to abandon plans to acquire two more hospitals in Charlotte, N.C., after federal regulators said it would have given Novant near-monopoly power in the region, according to STAT News. Photo by DiscoA340 (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Retiring SC Chief Justice Don Beatty grew up in the civil rights era, urges judicial diversity
SPARTANBURG – Inside the gleaming, white-columned building of Spartanburg’s new county courthouse Chief Justice Don Beatty sat quietly behind the heavy wooden bench, chin resting in his hand, as he listened to the legal arguments being made before him during the final session before his retirement from the state’s highest court. “I started my career […]
Optimism, uncertainty reign in Port Royal
Indications are new mystery developer’s plans a step in right direction. In 2004, 20 years ago, then-Governor Mark Sanford called for the selling of the Port of Port Royal. In that year the General Assembly passed legislation ordering the Ports Authority to sell its Port Royal Terminal and allow the Town to plan the commercial and residential future of this site.
Governor Henry McMaster celebrates 100 seasons of Summerville High School football
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster took a trip to the Summerville Wednesday evening. McMaster visited Summerville High School to commemorate the start of the Green Wave's 100th football season. DD2 Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins said in part it was a great event celebrating "the most...
CMC welcomes Coastal Carolina Surgical Specialists
Colleton Medical Center is excited to announce the relocation of Coastal Carolina Surgical Specialists from 120 Medical Park Drive to:. Attending physicians Karl Stiegler and James Scott are experts in general surgery providing comprehensive treatment and care for patients with surgical issues of the abdomen, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, gallbladder, and hernias at Coastal Carolina Surgical Specialists. Dr. Stiegler and Dr. Scott support their patients’ effective care and recovery through advanced technology and techniques; including laparoscopic and robotically performed procedures, colonoscopy, and upper endoscopy.
Lower Regional Math Nation+Training held at CCHS
Dr. Tiffany Arnold conducted the Lower Regional Math Nation+Training at Colleton County High School this week. There were two sessions and several of our math teachers were able to participate. Thank you to Dr. Arnold and all who attended.
Colleton County Sheriff’s Office Cadets attend 2024 Summer SCALE
Congratulations to the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office Cadets and their Advisors on their accomplishments in the 2024 Summer SCALE. Cadets from across South Carolina and one team from Tennessee came together in Summerville to compete in order to show who is the best of the best, 14 teams participated.
Walterboro Man Arrested for Charleston Homicide
The Charleston Police Department have arrested a 26-year-old Walterboro resident as a suspect for a homicide that occurred near a playground in downtown Charleston. Following an investigation, Lymik Nyshawn Pierce was arrested on July 22, 2024, and charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. He is currently in custody at the Al Cannon Detention Center in Charleston pending a bond hearing.
Civitans looking for its Person of the Year
The Walterboro Civitan Club held its July 25th meeting at Dukes Barbecue. The meeting was called to order by the ringing of the bell. After recitation of the Civitan Creed, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Invocation, Civitan President, Kimber Santorella led the meeting. The guest speaker was David Stanfield...
Employee at Ladson Road Bojangles was bitten during large fight: report
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An employee was bitten during a large fight that erupted Wednesday evening at a Ladson Road fast food restaurant. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department were dispatched to a Bojangles shortly before 7 p.m. after being notified of an active fight at the business. The victim, an employee at […]
Long time customers, past employees, and city leaders celebrate 80 years of Todd & Moore
Chuck Todd and G Moore are third generation owners of local sporting goods store, Todd & Moore. If you've been around the Columbia area for a while, you might be familiar with the well-known business now located at 620 Huger Street. Thursday was a special day, as Todd & Moore...
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