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Grant funding allocation for parks causes controversy in Williamston
During the Williamston Town Council meeting last week, there was considerable discussion related to an earmark of $750,000 from the State budget which is to be used for improvements in Mineral Spring Park and Brookdale Park. Williamston Mayor Rockey Burgess thanked Representative Anne Thayer for helping secure the funding which...
South Carolina Peach Festival continues with parade, dessert contest, what to know to go
Peach lovers, music enthusiasts, and those who cherish family-friendly events won't want to miss the annual South Carolina Peach Festival in Gaffney this weekend. This vibrant event offers delicious peach-themed treats, live music, and fun activities for all ages to create lasting memories while celebrating the peach harvest. Talent Night...
29 years later, Todd Helton's domination of Clemson in 1995 CWS still has Tim Corbin in awe
Shane Monahan’s helmet was history. The Clemson star trudged into the dugout at Rosenblatt Stadium after an infuriating at-bat against Todd Helton and snapped. He wrecked his helmet and yelled at the pitcher’s mound, daring the Tennessee baseball pitcher to throw him a fastball. Tim Corbin can still remember the depth of frustration that...
Police: Cyclist dead after apparent hit-and-run on Swannanoa River Road in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Police confirm they have identified and found the box truck. The Asheville Police Department confirms a male cyclist is dead following a hit-and-run wreck along Swannanoa River Road near the intersection with South Tunnel Road on Thursday, July 18. Investigators have closed off about...
Severe storms knock out power to thousands of people across central North Carolina
Severe storms blew through central North Carolina, leaving several thousands without power.Power crews worked overnight to get this number down.According to the Duke Energy Outage Map Friday morning, nearly a thousand people were without power in Raleigh, along Glenwood Avenue inside the Beltline. A few hundred were also without power in Durham.It took several hours to get the power back up.On Thursday, the severe storms started around 1:30 p.m. in the ABC11 viewing area. However, they ramped up around 3 p.m. -- with thousands of lightning strikes reported in just 30 minutes around this time.Those severe storms brought heavy...
Deputies investigate shooting at Greenville Co. hotel
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An investigation is underway after one person was injured in a shooting early Friday morning in Greenville County. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called before 1:30 a.m. to the Baymont Inn and Suites at 31 Old Country Road. Deputies said the shooting occurred outside of the establishment. […]
Court ruling blocks new Title IX rules in dozens of SC schools
A federal court ruling in Kansas that temporarily blocks changes to the Biden administration’s new Title IX rules applies to more than two dozen South Carolina schools, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday. More than half of all U.S. states, including South Carolina, filed or joined multiple lawsuits in the wake of the administration’s rewrite […] The post Court ruling blocks new Title IX rules in dozens of SC schools appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Upstate Verizon stores giving away school backpacks
With the school year fast approaching, Verizon Wireless stores across the Upstate are participating in the 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” July 28 at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room. It will be give away more than $3 million worth of backpacks nationwide. Any backpacks not picked up will be donated to local schools.
SC Ports Sees 7 Percent Cargo Growth In June
CHARLESTON, SC — JULY 17, 2024 — South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston last month. SC Ports efficiently handled 218,115 TEUs and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second highest June on...
Portions of Grand Strand, Pee dealing with extreme drought conditions
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Extreme drought conditions remain prevalent across portions of the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, according to the latest South Carolina drought map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The map shows about 25% of Horry County is in an extreme drought area that extends west from the North Carolina border […]
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...
MUSC stops gender-affirming care due to one sentence in South Carolina law
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Patients who go to any affiliate of MUSC Health for gender-affirming care will no longer be able to receive it due to a part of a law passed in May that primarily targets preventing these procedures for minors. MUSC has pointed to one sentence in the...
North Carolina: Henderson County dedicates bridge to fallen officer
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Roughly four years after Deputy Ryan Hendrix died in the line of duty, Henderson County dedicated a bridge off of I-26 to honor his memory. Deputy Hendrix responded to an early morning car break-in call in 2020, where the suspect seemed to comply with officers before fatally shooting Hendrix in the face.
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