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Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused
COLUMBIA — Just over $8 million meant to help families afford groceries went unused when debit cards with the money expired last month, according to state data. Last August, the state Department of Social Services mailed nearly 537,000 debit cards loaded with money for groceries to families across the state. The money was part of […] The post Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Ranking Upstate's best linebackers 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 linebackers in the SCHSL. The list includes a pair from J.L. Mann and a pair from Spartanburg as both teams make their playoff pushes in Class AAAAA. Best SC high school football LBs in Upstate for 2024 ...
Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’
Is there a strategy to winning the Lottery? Well, there might be... If you've ever seen "Lottery Changed My Life" on TLC, you might remember the episode where a former Lottery winner shared what he claims was his strategy for winning. A South Carolina man says he's been using the...
New nonprofit, Roman’s World, launches to help families affected by autism
Musician and author Jonathan “Mookie” Morant has recently stepped into a new role: nonprofit founder. Inspired by his young son, this summer Morant started up his new nonprofit foundation, “Rōman’s World,” which aims to directly assist families with children on the autism spectrum. Morant’s son, Rōman, a 6-year-old is autistic and non-verbal.
Be the Shift in the Atmosphere in the Carolinas
There is a national call to action for black men across the state of South Carolina. We need black male mentors and role models statewide. Be a part of the shift of changes in the trajectories of the lives of Black boys in this state. Help dismantle the correlations of illiteracy and crime.
Local conservation group challenging Pee Dee manufacturer’s discharge permit
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — More than 300,000 people from Darlington to Georgetown counties are at continued risk of consuming a carcinogen known to cause kidney and liver problems if state regulators renew a discharge permit for Darlington-based Fiber industries. That’s at the center of a legal challenge by Winyah Rivers Alliance, which is asking a […]
Penny Sales Tax projects are approved by school board, New Ellenton says Greendale Elementary has been overlooked.
Jul. 17—Members of the New Ellenton City Council appeared at a July 16 Aiken County Public School District Board of Education meeting to talk about the Penny Sales Tax — and to express their thoughts that Greendale Elementary School has been overlooked in the project selection process. At the meeting, board members voted to approve a resolution that states that if the Penny Sales Tax is ...
SCDPPP hopes to help offenders find work
A new program from the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon services aims to help offenders find jobs. The agency will provide 21 laptops to county offices that offenders can use to find work. The computers have software to create resumes, cover letters and power-point presentations. Officials say laptop use will be monitored […]
Black bear makes an appearance at Aiken County home
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken County resident said Wednesday a black bear came walking up her driveway in broad daylight. She even sent News 12 a video showing the bear ambling up before scampering away from the house on Croft Mill Road. Although black bears don’t tend to be...
Man killed in shooting on Edgefield Road in North Augusta
One person is dead following a shooting on Edgefield Road in North Augusta. James L. Wright Jr., 27, of North Augusta was shot at least once and pronounced dead at the scene at 3:46 p.m., according to a news release from the Aiken County Coroner's Office. Just before 3:15 p.m....
Henry Middleton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution present at summer camp
Jul. 17—Forty-five students got to learn what life was like for children during the Colonial era. Regent Margaret Davis and Vice Regent Maggi Howard of the Henry Middleton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution made a presentation to the children attending a summer camp at the Aiken County Historical Museum. The presentation included games of the era and a tour of the schoolhouse ...
Two men arrested in Burke Co. after ongoing drug investigations
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Two men have been arrested after ongoing drug investigations. According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, Dustin Heape and Darius Smith were arrested and face several drug and firearm charges. Authorities say Heape faces charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Possession of a Firearm During a Crime, […]
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