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Bringing South Carolina Conservation Excellence to the Galápagos Islands
How the City of Sumter, South Carolina is serving as a model for the rest of the world. SOUTH CAROLINA HAS BECOME AN EXAMPLE, GLOBALLY, of environmental conservation-leadership, what with the Palmetto State’s having already placed some 3.5 million acres of a total 20.5. million acres under a level of conservation protection. And Gov. Henry McMaster and other legislative leaders are increasingly expressing interest in conserving as much as 10 million acres across the state.
Mushroom-infused chocolates recalled amid probe into illnesses; illness reported in NC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some hospitalizations.
Here’s when South Carolina shoppers can purchase back-to-school supplies without paying sales tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina has set its annual tax-free weekend date. Shoppers can purchase back-to-school essentials including computers, printers, school supplies, clothing, and even dorm room essentials during 72 hours the first weekend in August. Eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable […]
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Shane Beamer and the South Carolina football staff are in the midst of an important summer recruiting run. Lamont Paris is coming off an impressive second season as head coach of the Gamecocks men's basketball team. Paul Mainieri is looking to help the baseball program return to prominence. Last, but certainly not least, there's Dawn Staley. Enough said, right?
National analyst believes South Carolina football is one of the teams hurt most by league expansion
On Monday, the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners officially joined the SEC. Conference expansion is a major talking point ahead of the 2024 season as it has affected all of the major leagues across the country. One national analyst believes that the growth of the SEC from 14 teams to 16 teams is going to hurt the South Carolina football program disproportionately.
Beaufort County Schools starting cell phone ban in August
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – Public school students in South Carolina will be a little less connected this coming school year, that’s after the state barred cell phone use in schools throughout the Palmetto State. The clause was one of a number of funding stipulations that a committee approved during days of negotiations on the state’s […]
Miss Clemson crowned Miss South Carolina 2024, prelim winner in talent, evening gown
Edgefield, South Carolina native Davis Wash was crowned Miss South Carolina 2024 Saturday night after holding the title Miss Clemson 2024. Wash is 23 years old and from Edgefield. She sang " Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers and was previously a top-three preliminary winner in the Miss Talent, Evening Gown, and Fitness categories.Wash received a $60,000 scholarship and will compete for the title of Miss America later this year.The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization also named four additional delegates as...
Here’s when you can ‘Salute from the Shore’ on July 4
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It has quickly become an Independence Day tradition along the South Carolina coast. Military planes will fly overhead during the annual ‘Salute from the Shore’ as beachgoers from Cherry Grove down to Beaufort cheer on our military personnel on the July 4 holiday. The flyover will include beaches along the Charleston […]
Dead in the water: Anonymous coach puts South Carolina HC Shane Beamer on blast
The highs have been high, but the lows have been low. In three years leading the South Carolina Gamecocks, head coach Shane Beamer has been consistently inconsistent. Although he is the son of Virginia Tech icon Frank Beamer, some questioned if the tight ends coach at Oklahoma was ready for a big job like this. Oh, he will win big games, but South Carolina also failed to reach a bowl game...
Alligator Stops Traffic Using the Crosswalk to Cross Street in South Carolina
An alligator stopped traffic at Huntington Beach Park in South Carolina as he took his time crossing the street, and he even used the crosswalk to do it! ABC News shared a video of the strolling gator on Friday, June 28th, and it's pretty cool to watch. He was in no hurry whatsoever! The video is ...Continue reading
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