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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 […]
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.
Miracle Hill staff member stabbed by woman who was being evicted, deputies say
GREENVILLE, S.C. — An employee atMiracle Hill Ministries women's shelter was stabbed Thursday by another woman who was being evicted, according to deputies and the shelter. Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office said they were called about 11 a.m. Thursday to the shelter on Regency Hill Drive. Miracle...
Pisgah Legal Services bids farewell to Jim Barrett after 40 years of leadership
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In about two weeks, Pisgah Legal Services, a well-known Western North Carolina organization that offers free basic services and legal counsel to some of the area's most vulnerable residents, will undergo a notable leadership change. Jim Barrett, the organization's executive director, is retiring after being...
Greer’s Harvest Kitchen closes dining room, focuses on catering
Greer’s Harvest Kitchen will close its dining room and focus on catering. The business, which opened in 2021, cited rising costs as its reason for closure in July 16 social media post. “Like many restaurants, we have been fighting an uphill battle with rising cost on…. everything! Because we...
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...
Outdoor events in Upstate canceled due to possible storms
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials in Greenville said Thursday’s Downtown Alive concert has been canceled. The cancellation was announced around 2:30 p.m. due to the threat of storms. The City of Greer also canceled Thursday night’s Moonlight Movie due to inclement weather and the ground being wet.
Go Local continues its mission to support independent shops
Among the many elements that make Asheville distinctly and delightfully weird are its local businesses, from shoe stores with entrances on seemingly every block (we’re looking at you, Tops) to bars that double as wedding chapels (Fleetwood’s), and everything in between. Also worth considering are the connections between...
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...
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