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Medicaid expansion could generate extra $4 million a year of economic output, study finds
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new report says that if Medicaid was expanded in 2026, South Carolina would see a $4.04 billion increase in economic output and a $100 million rise in county and state tax revenue. South Carolina is one of 10 states that haven't expanded Medicaid coverage under...
Safest Cities in South Carolina: Fort Mill 2nd and Tega Cay 3rd
According to SafeWise’s 2024 report on South Carolina’s safest cities, Fort Mill and Tega Cay have achieved commendable rankings, placing second and third, respectively. These rankings are based on the analysis of the latest FBI crime data and population statistics, highlighting communities with the lowest reported incidents of violent and property crimes.
These 17 pedestrians or cyclists have been killed on Greenville County roads since January
From Jan. 1 to July 23, Greenville County has had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. That number leads the state of South Carolina. Lexington County is second with eight deaths. Here's a list of the victims with ages, whether they were pedestrians or bicyclists, location, day, and time of death. Diego...
Event promises bowling bonanza as largest in Greenville, South Carolina, history, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Officials announced on Tuesday that Greenville will host a major sports event, calling it the biggest event ever held in the city and one of the largest in South Carolina. Officials with VisitGreenvilleSC and the Greenville Convention Center are hoping the U.S. Bowling Open Championship is...
Meet Matt Crowder of Jack Foster Leather Goods
Matt Crowder of Jack Foster Leather Goods built a home-grown leather business using American suppliers. Greenville’s fashion scene grows more complex by the year. Matt Crowder is one of the latest craftspeople to monogram his own niche within the industry, creating supple leather goods, from aviator watch straps to cognac valet trays. The irony is that he labored over bits and code for years before conquering belts and wallets. The Greer native stepped away from his West Greenville workbench to share the secret of success behind his premium leather business, Jack Foster.
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-85
Firefighters from Piercetown and Hopewell responded to a tractor trailer fire Monday afternoon. The driver pulled the burning trailer into the southbound rest area along I-85 near the 23 mile marker. The trailer was loaded with chips and fruit juices. A QRV stood by as a precaution while firefighters extinguished blaze. (Photo by David Rogers)
North Carolina peaches abundant this season
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “That, combined with the sandy soil and good drainage where they grow […] The post North Carolina peaches abundant this season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
East Fork Pottery Is Opening a Brooklyn Store
East Fork, the Asheville-based pottery brand behind those social media-famous “everyday bowls” and other popular chunky-rimmed ceramics, is opening a Brooklyn store. The brand announced the news on Instagram today. The Brooklyn location — the address of which has not yet been made public — will be East...
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