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Artists unveil their work at Dalton Gallery reception

Jada Strong

On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, the Center for the Arts, an art gallery here in York County, held a reception unveiling their annual Dalton Gallery, which presents art created by…

SC Senate fails to pass a “near-total ban” on abortion

Marley Bassett

The South Carolina senate recently failed to pass a near total ban on abortions without exceptions for rape and incest. The only exceptions left were fatal fetal anomalies and severe…

DHEC widens monkeypox vaccine eligibility

Chase Duncan

The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has expanded vaccine eligibility for the monkeypox virus to include “any man who has sex with men [MSM] and any person receiving…

SC House passes transgender sports ban

Marley Bassett

The “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which would bar transgender women from participating in women’s sports, passed the SC House of Representatives on April 6. The proposed bill, officially H.4608,…

South Carolina brings back firing squads for executions

Spencer Horton

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has announced it is now able to carry out an execution by firing squad. In May 2021, Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill that …

SC Senate votes to ban holding a cellphone while driving

Bryn Eddy

The South Carolina Senate passed a bill last month that intends to ban South Carolina drivers from holding or touching a phone for any reason while driving. It has…

10 SC citizens charged in Capitol riot

Christian Smith

Ten South Carolina citizens, one of whom has pleaded guilty, have been charged by the FBI for their connection to the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. The…

Anne Frank Center at UofSC

Sam Hyatt

The majority of people know the unfortunate story of Anne Frank and her family. Students at the middle, high school and college level are still reading and studying “The Diary…

Every three years, awards committee members from the South Carolina Entomological Society select an esteemed entomologist to receive the coveted Cochran Award for Excellence. Former Winthrop zoology professor and passionate…

Stay at home do’s and dont’s

Shaniah Garrick