The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) is excited to launch Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) established…
The 3rd Annual Stroll and Strut Fashion Show took place on Academy Street on Saturday, May 12. Community members were adorned in the finest attire by Kingstree’s downtown merchants. Blakely Jo…
On Saturday, May 18 the Kingstee Lions Club along with community volunteers will remove trash from the Black River. Last year, the effort cleared more than two pickup truck loads of trash from…
Words can’t begin to describe the life-changing contributions nurses make each and every day in our healthcare system. On National Nurses Day, take a moment to thank these dedicated men and wo…
A person’s home should be a safe haven. Too often, however, there may be dangers lurking in a home that can compromise the safety of residents.
Seasonal allergies crop up at certain times each year, particularly in spring and fall. In 2021, approximately 81 million people in the United States were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhin…
The Kingstree Lions Club, Keep Williamsburg Beautiful and the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up with other volunteers to clean an area located at the US Hwy 52 Bridge 13-1 US…
It was amazing, nearly seven years ago as the area celebrated a stunning eclipse.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The United States Attorney's Office is sponsoring the 21st Annual Project Safe Neighborhoods (“PSN”) Logo Contest. The statewide contest invites students to use their creativi…
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More than 346,000 taxpayers filed South Carolina Individual Income Tax returns in tax year 2022 as nonresidents. Another 3,220 filed returns from outside the country.
It was a good idea for “Bob Marley: One Love” to open on Valentine’s Day. Not just because there hadn’t been a decent box office performer in weeks (and even “Mean Girls and “The Beekeeper” we…
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Newly established trust to cement South Carolina’s role in American Revolution history
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As part of the Grow Outdoors South Carolina initiative, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Division of Early Care and Education and the South Carolina De…
The holidays are marked by joyful adjectives. Words like “merry” and “jolly” become part of our regular lexicon.
For the last few years the Williamsburg HomeTown Chamber has highlighted local students by hosting a “Pig Art” contest. This year, winners for the contest were announced during the Town of Kin…
FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes Barbara Slusher, MSW, PA-C, DFAAPA, a physician assistant providing rheumatology care at HopeHealth in Manning. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psycholo…
Black River United Way announces funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) Program’s Phases 39, ARPAR and 40 ($56,557) for Williamsburg County nonprofits that provide the following services:
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has created a new webpage to highlight critical h…
Self-Guided Tour on Oct. 29 to Include Historic Sites from the Revolutionary Era
On October 16, Williamsburg County School District released a public statement regarding allegations of sexual assault involving a Kingstree High School employee and minors. It states as follows:
Ask Rusty – About Federal Taxation of Social Security Benefits
Jesus Christ loves you, and he desires to spend quiet time with you. Our heavenly Father beckons you to draw near to Him and promises that He will respond with compassion. As we go about our b…
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I was at my daughter’s home a few years ago doing some painting, and yes, these are things that retired fathers are happy to do. She was in another room organizing a closet while listening to …
I was at my daughter’s home a few years ago doing some painting, and yes, these are things that retired fathers are happy to do. She was in another room organizing a closet while listening to …
I was at my daughter’s home a few years ago doing some painting, and yes, these are things that retired fathers are happy to do. She was in another room organizing a closet while listening to …
In an effort to bring better health care access to rural communities, MUSC Health Black River Medical Center and Healthy Me – Healthy SC are partnering to put on a community health fair on Sat…
Columbia, S.C. - Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina will have a chance to win an Apple MacBook Air and $1,000 for their school or home schooling association if selected a…
Those of you faithful readers of this column will know that its author (me) is fond of studying the plant life in grocery stores…and of course this means those plants that are being marketed, …
This past weekend featured a weird toss-up between two new releases at the domestic box office. Horror thriller “Knock at the Cabin” made slightly more money, with an estimated $14.1 million t…
Ask Rusty – What Counts for Social Security’s Earnings Limit?
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On January 3rd, 2023, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina will host a virtual public hearing for Duke Energy Progress, LLC customers to voice their opinion of the company’s request…
FLORENCE, S.C. (December 21, 2022) – HopeHealth hosted its sixth annual Golf Classic on Thursday, November 17 at the Wyboo Golf Club in Manning (2565 Players Course Dr., 29102).
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Highway Patrol recently held a graduation ceremony for 37 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Classes 120 and 121. The two graduating classes include five prio…
Ask Rusty – Can I Get Survivor Benefits While Still Working?
FLORENCE, S.C. (December 21, 2022) – HopeHealth hosted its annual AIDSWalk on Saturday, December 3, on the grounds of the HopeHealth Medical Plaza at 360 North Irby Street in Florence.
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has named nine of its members as 2023 U.S. Retailers of the Year, and will spotlight them at the National Grocers Association Show in Las Vegas in Februa…
Results from Two Research Reports Suggest Reasons for, Solutions to State’s Low Participation Rate
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What does Christmas mean to you?
THE SC SBDC is offering disaster recovery assistance for your business. If your business was affected by the recent storm you can receive private no-cost assistance to:
DHEC Encourages Residents to Reduce Food Waste, Recycle Properly Through Remainder of Holiday Season
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages residents to be good stewards of the environment and be mindful of the foods they purchase …
