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Parties react to Nikki Haley’s RNC speech, endorsement
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Local Republicans and Democrats are reacting to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s speech at the Republican National Convention. “Not only is the people of the convention ready to move forward, but I think this country’s ready to move forward,” Aiken Republican Club President KT Ruthven said. Nikki Haley endorsed former […]
Upstate anglers qualify for Bassmaster Junior National Championship
PENDLETON, S.C. — The 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship takes place on July 26-27 at Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee. Landon Vaughn and Jaxson Beard, both rising ninth-grade students at Pendleton High School – will put their fishing skills to the test, representing the Upstate in the big tournament.
Problems with new federal application could mean thousands fewer SC students in college
CHARLESTON – More South Carolina high school graduates are seeking state-funded, need-based grants that help them afford college. Unfortunately, that’s the aid most impacted by the U.S. Department of Education’s botched rollout of a new application. The revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA for short — was supposed to make things simpler […] The post Problems with new federal application could mean thousands fewer SC students in college appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
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...
South Carolina man who assaulted officers during Capitol riot sentenced to 40 months in prison
WALHALLA, S.C. (WCBD)- An Upstate South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison. A U.S. District judge sentenced 30-year-old Thomas Andrew Casselman, of Walhalla, S.C., to 40 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered him to […]
Scenes from 9th Golden Years Jamboree plus celebrating the Senior Citizen of Year, photos
The date is already set for next year's Golden Years Jamboree, the 10th anniversary of the event each summer in the Civic Center, where seniors can check out booths of value, take home free samples, and enjoy live entertainment. Mark it down, organizer Kelly Jo Brown said, July 16, 2025. ...
Fire damages Seneca business pickup truck
A pickup truck belonging to a business on 123 Seneca ByPass caught fire early this afternoon and required the assistance of the fire department to extinguish. The damage occurred in the parking area in front of Pike’s Seafood in the Golden Corner Plaza shopping center. Reports from the scene indicate no one hurt and, although there was concern the fire might spread, none of Golden Corner Plaza shops were damaged, nor was there damage to any nearby parked vehicle. Capt. Lee of the fire department said the origin of the fire was the engine component of the truck.
Upstate baseball rivals come together for Senior League World Series
EASLEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - While some high schoolers relax on summer break, a group of Upstate baseball rivals are coming together for the international tournament of a lifetime. A parade of cars took players from 10 different Upstate high schools through Easley Wednesday evening and ended with a celebratory...
Upstate bar to no longer serve alcohol
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – A Greenville bar announced Thursday morning that the restaurant will no longer serve alcoholic beverages. The Local Cue at 30 Orchard Park Drive said they will no longer serve beer, wine or alcohol due to recent alcohol liability requirements. “For the past ten years, our greatest joy has been creating a […]
2024 Pigskin Preview: Westside Rams
Under the direction of head coach Brian Lane, the Westside Rams won a state title last season, the program's first since 1969. Lane is entering his second season leading the team and hopes his team can top last season by defending their title. "Just try to trust the process and...
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