DEATH NOTICES: 10/19/2024
DEATH NOTICES Mr. Benjamin Jones transitioned in Lake View, South Carolina on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements. The…
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Clemson Board of Trustees Fall Meeting Focuses on Research Ascension
With an overarching focus on the second pillar of Clemson Elevate — the research ascension of Clemson University — the 2024 Fall Quarterly Meeting of the Clemson Board of Trustees…
South Carolina Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration Provide Update On Roads and Bridges In South Carolina Following Hurricane Helene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 18, 2024) – Acting Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Kristin White visited the upstate with Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell and other officials to tour…
Get Ahead: Cast Your Vote Early for the 2024 General Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 17, 2024) – With early voting just a few days away, the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging registered voters to make their mark ahead…
DPH Encourages Prevention Measures During National Substance Use Prevention Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― October is Substance Use Prevention Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse…
Maxwood Furniture Expands Marion County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributor of solid wood furniture, today announced it is expanding its operations in Marion County. The company’s $6 million investment will create…
Four S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Honored at 2024 Strom Thurmond Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Four South Carolina law enforcement officers were honored for their achievements today at the 41st annual Strom Thurmond Awards for Excellence in Law Enforcement Luncheon. State, local,…
Help For Veterans Health Fair Is Huge Success
The Help For Veterans Health Fair was a huge success. It was the largest health fair in the seven years of the event. There were numerous vendors and participants. PHOTO…
$75,000 Check Presented To Lake View For Town Beautification
Senator Kent Williams and Representative Jackie Hayes presented the Town of Lake View with $75,000.00 of Community Interest Money on Wednesday, October 16. Senator Kent Williams stated “Congrats to Lake…
S.C. Commerce Awarded Grant To Support State Exporters
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Through a…
BBB Urges Consumers to Beware of Healthcare Cons During Open Enrollment
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (October 15, 2024) – If you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to “help” you…
President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina
WASHINGTON — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., approved a major disaster declaration for South Carolina on Sept. 29, 2024. Federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina…
FEMA Administrator Surveys Flood Damage, Meets with Community Members in Western North Carolina
WASHINGTON –FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell remains in North Carolina to direct and support ongoing recovery efforts for the federal response to Hurricane Milton in Florida. The administrator travelled to Asheville,…
S.C. Commerce Announces First UK and Republic of Ireland Office, Managing Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the opening of a new international office to serve the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Irish markets. Located…
FMU’s Speech-Language Pathology Program Ranked Second in the State
Francis Marion University’s Master of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program has earned the distinction of being ranked second among SLP programs in South Carolina by Research.com, a premier university ranking platform…
Bethesda Academy Defeats Dillon Christian School 35-5
The Bethesda Academy Blazers of Savannah, Georgia, defeated the visiting Dillon Christian School Warriors 35-6 in varsity football action played in Savannah, Ga. on Friday, October 11. Bethesda Academy kicked…
Marion Swamp Foxes To Face Lake City
The Marion Swamp Foxes are coming off of a “bye” week to face the lake City Panthers in Lake City of Friday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. Lake City defeated…