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SCDOT Baskins Creek bridge replacement meeting Jan. 13 in Heath Springs

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 30, 2021

The S-47 bridge replacement project located over Baskins Creek in Lancaster County will be the focus of a South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) public information meeting 5-7 p.m. Jan. 13 in Heath Springs at the Rich Hill Fire Department on 3089 Rocky River Road.

Biden offers message of hope, encouragement to SC State grads

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 18, 2021

Amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden lauded the resilience of South Carolina State University’s Class of 2021 during a commencement address Friday at the Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center.

Tiger Companies announces expansion into Union County

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 3, 2021

Tiger Companies, Inc., has announced plans to expand its operations into Union County with a $10.8 million investment that will create 61 jobs.

Natural gas prices expected to soar in South Carolina this winter

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 29, 2021

In an economy where prices on everything from meat to diapers are rising at an alarming rate, likewise natural gas won't be immune to sticker shock this winter.

Use of monoclonal antibodies encouraged for COVID-19 treatment by DHEC director

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021

The state Department of Health and Environmental Control and Gov. Henry McMaster are encouraging residents to learn more about the use and availability of monoclonal antibodies, a treatment proven to be effective in staving off serious illness from COVID-19.

Clinton College offering free tuition for 2021-22 academic year

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 12, 2021

Clinton College President Lester McCorn announced in a YouTube video on the college website last month that tuition for the 2021-22 academic year will be free of charge for qualifying full-time students at the Rock Hill institution.

Doctors petition McMaster to lift ban on mask mandates in public schools

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 29, 2021

More than 1,000 South Carolina doctors, including pediatricians, recently petitioned Gov. Henry McMaster and state lawmakers to lift the ban on mask mandates in public schools, which was put in place during the pandemic as anti-mask sentiment reached new heights.

Scott, Graham support amendment to ban CRT funding – 'We've worked so hard to heal'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 23, 2021

South Carolina Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham voted in favor of an amendment proposed by fellow Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas that would ban the federal government from funding schools that teach critical race theory (CRT) in schools.

Overdose deaths continue precipitous rise in South Carolina

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 13, 2021

Drug overdose deaths in South Carolina rose by 52% in 2020, higher than the national average of 30%, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Rural voters express concern over redistricting: 'A majority of South Carolina’s voters had no real choice'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 12, 2021

In several hearings this month, rural South Carolina voters are expressing their concerns over redistricting in the state.

Mace, Thompson spar over voter ID issue during US House Oversight Committee meeting

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 11, 2021

Voter ID legislation and election integrity has become a hot-button issue of late, with many Republicans believing that such measures are necessary in order to hold free and fair elections, while Democrats say that more restrictions are oppressive to certain groups and will suppress the vote.

State GOP leaders agree that CRT 'has no place in South Carolina schools'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 18, 2021

As the nation engages in a lively and bitter debate over Critical Race Theory (CRT) and whether it should have a role in school curriculum, South Carolina GOP lawmakers are circling the wagons in strong opposition by introducing legislation to prevent the teaching of CRT in public schools.