McCormick County Library issued the following announcement on December 29.
Born and raised in McCormick, Dr. James A. Franklin Sr. grew up in Dorn’s Alley, in one of nine shanty houses located where the public library stands today.
Dr. Franklin will discuss his memoir, Golden Nuggets: Experiences in the Old South, on Saturday, January 15th at 1:30 pm. His presentation will be followed by a book signing and light refreshments.
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AmbioPharm plans a $118.96 million expansion at its North Augusta campus that will add over 200 jobs by late 2027. State officials say this move highlights South Carolina’s growing role in advanced manufacturing.
Of the $18 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2024, 34.1%, or $6.1 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Attorney General Alan Wilson marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by emphasizing efforts against financial exploitation targeting seniors in South Carolina. The office highlighted new types of scams facing older Americans while urging community vigilance and providing resources for reporting suspected abuse.
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