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Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally
The FBI said early Sunday it had identified the man who shot former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. Crooks was killed at the scene. Trump was pronounced safe shortly after the incident. Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, who was at […] The post Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania rally appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally; one spectator and gunman killed
BUTLER, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump is recovering Saturday after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler that left a rally-goer and the gunman dead, authorities said. Two people were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Shortly after Trump took the stage at about 6 p.m., several loud pops […] The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally; one spectator and gunman killed appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Former Lexington County GOP chairman accused of embezzling party funds
LEXINGTON — A former Lexington County GOP chairman is accused of embezzling nearly $114,000 from the political party and a second community organization. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrested Craig Caldwell on Friday on two felony counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent over $10,000. He is accused of taking money from the […]
LGBTQ groups connect transgender patients with care as MUSC ends treatments for all ages
COLUMBIA — When Dylan Sutherland, a transgender man, learned he would lose access to his hormonal treatments through the Medical University of South Carolina’s health system, he knew he couldn’t wait until his prescription ran out to find another doctor. The first few health care providers he called had no openings. The 27-year-old from Mount […] The post LGBTQ groups connect transgender patients with care as MUSC ends treatments for all ages appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Homeowners can get SC grants to strengthen roofs, windows against hurricane damage
COLUMBIA – Coastal South Carolinians who want to strengthen their roofs against hurricanes can seek up to $7,500 in state aid to help pay for upgrades and make their home insurance more affordable. As the costs of rebuilding following natural disasters has increased, so has home insurance costs. To stave off a crisis, the state […] The post Homeowners can get SC grants to strengthen roofs, windows against hurricane damage appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
SC historically Black colleges awarded $1.5M in federal historic preservation grants
COLUMBIA – A college library that was once a gathering center for Civil Rights activists in Columbia and a historic campus building in rural Bamberg County are among preservation projects awarded a federal grant in the latest round from the National Park Service. Benedict College and Voorhees University, both small private schools, are each receiving […] The post SC historically Black colleges awarded $1.5M in federal historic preservation grants appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
MUSC to stop providing gender transition treatments to adults
COLUMBIA — The Medical University of South Carolina’s health system will stop providing gender transition procedures and hormones for adults due to a new law signed in May, the hospital confirmed to the SC Daily Gazette on Wednesday. The public medical university, which has not provided transitioning hormones for youth under 16 since 2022, pointed […] The post MUSC to stop providing gender transition treatments to adults appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
SC senators regularly leave judges they control in limbo; 39 are waiting on new terms.
COLUMBIA – More than one of every 10 county judges in South Carolina who answer to their local senator remain on the bench long after their terms expired. Two have been kept in what amounts to a temporary status for two decades. Gov. Henry McMaster wants to see it stop. Most of these judges handpicked […] The post SC senators regularly leave judges they control in limbo; 39 are waiting on new terms. appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Disability rights group tells history of State Hospital through ‘people, not patients’
COLUMBIA — In 1866, a cleft palate so severe he couldn’t speak landed Samuel Able, then around 10 or 11 years old, in what was then called the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum. All that’s left of Able’s story now are doctors’ notes about his years spent confined with adult men at one of the nation’s […] The post Disability rights group tells history of State Hospital through ‘people, not patients’ appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said NATO “is more powerful than ever” in remarks Tuesday to honor the 75th anniversary of the alliance and reaffirm allied support for Ukraine one day after Russian missile strikes on a children’s hospital killed dozens in Kyiv. Biden spoke at the annual North American Treaty Organization’s summit happening this […] The post Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats appeared to quell some inner tumult over supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, after highly anticipated internal meetings Tuesday showed the president retained considerable support from the Congressional Black Caucus and other lawmakers in public statements. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Democrats from both chambers largely declined to detail their […] The post United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
SC shoppers can save money during state’s upcoming Tax Free Weekend
Computers and clothing, backpacks and bedding — South Carolinians can buy these items and other back-to-school necessities tax free the first weekend of August. The state’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for Aug. 2-4, as per a state law passed in 2000. For the last quarter century, the 72 hours of savings start at […] The post SC shoppers can save money during state’s upcoming Tax Free Weekend appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
SC education department spends $2K on new logo
COLUMBIA — The state Department of Education is touting a new logo after moving to a new building last month. “With the move to the new building, we decided it was time for a unique and updated look for our agency,” spokesman Jason Raven said in an email. The agency paid $2,025 to South Carolina-based […] The post SC education department spends $2K on new logo appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Group organizing convention to alter Constitution almost got SC funding. Legislators to try again.
COLUMBIA — South Carolina almost became the third state to send taxpayer dollars to a group seeking to amend the U.S. Constitution through a national convention. The option has never happened, but the idea’s gained traction over the last decade, mostly in GOP-led states. The $50,000 earmark was among the spending items struck by Gov. […] The post Group organizing convention to alter Constitution almost got SC funding. Legislators to try again. appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same time, many cities have seen their […] The post Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Congressional Dems urge a more robust Biden on the campaign trail, but few openly revolt
WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress called on President Joe Biden to prove to voters that he is up for another four years in the Oval Office, though many in interviews pledged to stick with him as the presumptive nominee as they returned to the Capitol on Monday following the Fourth of July recess. Questions over […] The post Congressional Dems urge a more robust Biden on the campaign trail, but few openly revolt appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Advocates say SC law protecting pregnant employees is working
COLUMBIA — When Emily Walsh got pregnant last year, she was afraid she would have to quit her job. She typically spends her days driving from house to house, teaching life skills to people with disabilities. But the severe dizziness and fatigue that came with her pregnancy made driving difficult some days. She worried about […] The post Advocates say SC law protecting pregnant employees is working appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation
President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor. In a letter to congressional Democrats, Biden argued that the calls for him […] The post Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
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