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Scdot to close Gapway Road bridge in Georgetown County

Scdot to close Gapway Road bridge in Georgetown County

  • South Carolina Department of Transportation

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Gapway Road bridge over Indian Hut Swamp in Georgetown County for repairs beginning June 24, 2026.

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Scdot plans Pickens Street lane closures in Richland

Scdot plans Pickens Street lane closures in Richland

  • South Carolina Department of Transportation

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close lanes on the 600 block of Pickens Street in Richland County June 22-24 for roadway repair work.

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SC State summer programs connect freshmen and teachers to STEM

SC State summer programs connect freshmen and teachers to STEM

  • South Carolina State University

SC State’s CEES Summer Bridge Program and Summer Science Institute give incoming freshmen and local STEM teachers early exposure to STEM careers, research and support.

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SC State, NVIDIA expand AI education and workforce

SC State, NVIDIA expand AI education and workforce

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South Carolina State University and NVIDIA will collaborate to expand AI education, workforce training and research opportunities for students across South Carolina.

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Florence 1 adult education, FCSO GED partnership marks milestone

Florence 1 adult education, FCSO GED partnership marks milestone

  • Florence 1 Schools

Florence County Detention Center and Florence One Adult Education launch an on-site GED testing center, graduating five inmates and planning program expansion.

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Scdot to conduct Eastland Avenue intersection improvements

Scdot to conduct Eastland Avenue intersection improvements

  • South Carolina Department of Transportation

SCDOT will begin an intersection project June 22 on Eastland Avenue at US 52 in Williamsburg County, with work expected to finish by October 2026, weather permitting.

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Scdot to conduct interchange work on SC 160 over I-77

Scdot to conduct interchange work on SC 160 over I-77

  • South Carolina Department of Transportation

SCDOT will start interchange improvements on SC 160 over I-77 in York County on June 21, closing nearby intersections and planning to reopen the area June 28.

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Florence 1 adult education, FCSO GED partnership marks milestone

Florence 1 adult education, FCSO GED partnership marks milestone

    Florence County Detention Center and Florence One Adult Education launch an on-site GED testing center, graduating five inmates and planning program expansion.

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    Scdot to conduct Eastland Avenue intersection improvements

    Scdot to conduct Eastland Avenue intersection improvements

      SCDOT will begin an intersection project June 22 on Eastland Avenue at US 52 in Williamsburg County, with work expected to finish by October 2026, weather permitting.

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      Scdot to conduct interchange work on SC 160 over I-77

      Scdot to conduct interchange work on SC 160 over I-77

        SCDOT will start interchange improvements on SC 160 over I-77 in York County on June 21, closing nearby intersections and planning to reopen the area June 28.

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        Scdot to close Parris Bridge Road over Pacolet River

        Scdot to close Parris Bridge Road over Pacolet River

          SCDOT will close Parris Bridge Road over the Pacolet River in Spartanburg County starting June 23 for bridge repairs, with reopening expected by late July.

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          A simple call and robotic prostatectomy paid off

          A simple call and robotic prostatectomy paid off

            Chavali explains surgical options for enlarged prostates while patient Bob Willis describes his recovery and positive outcome after a simple robotic prostatectomy.

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            Etaac 2026 annual report urges action by Congress and IRS

            Etaac 2026 annual report urges action by Congress and IRS

              The IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee’s 2026 report issues 18 recommendations on technology, funding, simplification and fraud prevention.

              AmbioPharm expands Aiken County manufacturing operations

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              AmbioPharm will invest $118.96 million to expand its North Augusta peptide manufacturing campus in Aiken County, adding 202 jobs and new GMP production capacity.

              AmbioPharm expands Aiken County manufacturing operations

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              • South Carolina Governor

              AmbioPharm will invest $118.96 million to expand peptide manufacturing in Aiken County, adding a new facility in North Augusta and creating 202 new jobs.

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              OCSD student Hanika Faith DeGracia wins 2026 Sixth Congressional District art competition

              OCSD student Hanika Faith DeGracia wins 2026 Sixth Congressional District art competition

              • Orangeburg County School District

              OCSD student Hanika Faith DeGracia won the 2026 Sixth Congressional District Art Competition and will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex.

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              Orangeburg names Alneisha Lakin coordinator of food services

              Orangeburg names Alneisha Lakin coordinator of food services

              • Orangeburg County School District

              Orangeburg County School District has appointed Alneisha Lakin as coordinator of food services, bringing extensive school nutrition and public health experience.

              ScDOT hosts ribbon cutting for Church Street bridge

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              • South Carolina Department of Transportation

              The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking completion of rehabilitation and reopening of the Church Street bridge in Greenville County.

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              Scdot reopens Church Street bridge in Greenville

              Scdot reopens Church Street bridge in Greenville

              • South Carolina Department of Transportation

              SCDOT has reopened the rehabilitated Church Street bridge in Greenville, with safety, accessibility, and aesthetic upgrades; final work finishes by late July.

              Scdot to shift traffic on US 15 in Sumter County

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              • South Carolina Department of Transportation

              The South Carolina Department of Transportation will shift US 15 traffic in Sumter County on June 23, moving vehicles to the northbound bridge to maintain two-way travel.

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              United Way of Greater Charlotte launches ALICE effort

              United Way of Greater Charlotte launches ALICE effort

              • United Way of Greater Charlotte

              United Way of Greater Charlotte is launching the ALICE framework regionally to highlight that 41% of North Carolina households struggle to afford basic living costs.

              Scdot schedules temporary I-20 lane closures in Lexington

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              • South Carolina Department of Transportation

              SCDOT is temporarily closing one lane in each direction on I-20 at the Mineral Springs bridge in Lexington County on June 12 for an emergency inspection.

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              Summer camp at SC State combines leadership, STEM for JROTC

              Summer camp at SC State combines leadership, STEM for JROTC

              • South Carolina State University

              SC State hosts the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge, where about 300 high school cadets build leadership, teamwork and STEM skills through hands-on modules.

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              OCSD class of 2026 earns $48.7M in scholarships

              OCSD class of 2026 earns $48.7M in scholarships

              • Orangeburg County School District

              OCSD’s Class of 2026 earned nearly $48.7 million in scholarships, achieved an 82% graduation rate, and reached 80% college and career readiness across its schools.

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              OCSD announces leadership appointments to advance student success

              OCSD announces leadership appointments to advance student success

              • Orangeburg County School District

              Orangeburg County School District announces strategic leadership transitions for 2026–2027 to strengthen instructional leadership, student support, and graduation outcomes.

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              Virgie R. Chambers, MPA, Holly Hill High School ’79

              Virgie R. Chambers, MPA, Holly Hill High School ’79

              • Orangeburg County School District

              Orangeburg County School District honors alumna Virgie R. Chambers, MPA, as OCSD Spotlight of the Month for her decades of statewide leadership in education.

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