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Pawleys Island welcomes Andomiro with grand opening and prizes
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Andomiro is holding their grand opening and ribbon cutting event for their new restaurant on Pawleys Island Friday the 26. The new restaurant was founded by Jamaican natives Shemoi and Taneshe Coley in partnership with culinary expert Chun. They boast a distinguished Asian-inspired menu with...
South Carolina DOT seeks public comment on potential expansion of East Coast Greenway trails
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is asking for public feedback about the potential expansion of the East Coast Greenway trail, a 3,000-mile-long trail that runs from Maine into the Carolinas and south to the Florida Keys. Parts of the trail run off roadways, but most of it runs […]
South Carolina Election Commission to put logo on Coastal Carolina’s teal football field
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina’s distinctive, “Surf Turf” teal field will feature the logo for the South Carolina State Election Commission this season. The school and the organization that administers elections in the state announced Monday that the group’s logo will be displayed on the field at Brooks Stadium. Coastal Carolina said it’s the […]
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend will kick off on Friday, August 2, and conclude on August 4. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the event. “As inflation continues to drain many wallets, this year’s Tax Free Weekend offers some relief for weary families,” said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell. “Every shopper saves money during […] The post South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend set for early August appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Groundbreaking event for new NOAA facility in North Charleston, South Carolina
NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold a ceremony to break ground on renovations at the agency’s pier facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The renovations will include demolishing and building a new pier that includes shoreside power for ships, as well as a warehouse, sea wall and living shoreline, and other supporting infrastructure. Reconstruction of the pier and other facility upgrades will allow NOAA ships Ronald H. Brown and Nancy Foster to once again have a designated place to dock and better accommodate research missions in the Atlantic. Both ships are homeported in Charleston.
Taco Tuesday's forecast: A deluge of rain to spice up your day
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- We anticipate a lot of saucy rounds of rain on Taco Tuesday. We're waking up with lows in the 70s and partly cloudy skies dominating our Monday morning. Tuesday is expected to follow the same pattern, with isolated thunderstorms and evening showers. Tuesday is predicted to...
Risk of scattered showers and strong storms on Tuesday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Storm Team 2 meteorologists are expecting scattered showers and a risk of stronger storms on Tuesday. Meteorologist Grace Lowe says the strong storms could have gusty winds but they will not be a severe threat. “Storm Team 2 Vipercast has a few showers popping out just after 12 o’clock, a few […]
First sea turtle nest of year hatches in Pawleys Island with 56 eggs
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WPDE) — On Sunday, sea turtle lovers gathered on the beach in Pawleys Island to learn about a newly hatched nest. The South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) host free educational events when they monitor recently hatched nests. Sunday's nest was from a loggerhead turtle. It...
Ranking Upstate's best OLs in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at rankings for the Upstate's best offensive linemen in the SCHSL. The list includes Gaffney's Shedrick Sarratt and Scottland Dover, arguably the best duo in the state. Best SC high school football OLs in Upstate for 2024 ...
Why a Serbian native could be key for South Carolina peaches
A horticulture expert at Clemson University took an unusual path to her professorship. The patented variations of Ksenija Gasic could help solve the problems plaguing the South Carolina peach industry. In a profile of the Clemson Research Foundation, Gasic is seen picking a peach at the Musser Fruit Research Center in the Friendship Community of Oconee County. She grew up in a small village in the European country of Serbia. But it was a fellowship to go to England for a year of peaches research that changed Gasic’s trajectory.
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility are stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap,” according to a new analysis. That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Charleston carriage owner defends horses’ treatment in summer heat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Riding in a horse-drawn carriage is a popular tourist attraction in Charleston, but with the heat of the summer, some community members express concern about the safety and health of the horses. Tommy Doyle, the general manager of Palmetto Carriage Works, says he is confident in...
Changes are coming to SC schools. Here's what you need to know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two provisos are now in effect requiring students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth, and banning cell phones in classrooms. But there are still a few steps to go for both of these policies. The Board of Education will have to create...
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