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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 […]
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...
Kelley Hester Extended Through 2029
CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson Women’s Golf Head Coach Kelley Hester has agreed to an extension that runs through the end of 2029, Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced. One year since leading the Tigers to its first conference title in program history, Hester again advanced to the ACC finals and then led the team to its first NCAA Quarterfinals appearance in match play.
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...
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.
South Carolina lottery brought in $592 million for education last fiscal year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD)- Record-setting jackpots helped South Carolina haul in hundreds of millions of dollars for education over the past year, according to figures released Wednesday by state lottery officials. Officials said the lottery generated $592 million for Fiscal Year 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year revenue has topped half a billion dollars. “I am […]
National analyst hints at big conference realignment moves underway
Last weekend, rumors abounded across the college sports world about potential further Big 12 Conference expansion as both college football radio host Greg Swaim, as well as Jason Scheer of Wildcat Authority, tweeted that sources pointed towards an "internal belief" within the league that Florida State and Clemson would join the Big 12 within the next year.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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