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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

JJ Redick Unfazed by Charles Barkley's Criticisms

JJ Redick, in his rookie season as Lakers head coach, isn't losing sleep over Charles Barkley's harsh comments. When asked about Barkley’s criticism of the Lakers' mid-season struggles, Redick brushed it off, saying, “I honestly don’t care. ” This unconcerned response came before the Lakers faced th

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Charles Barkley Fires Back at JJ Redick's Media Criticism

Charles Barkley, a legendary basketball analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA, " recently clapped back at Lakers coach JJ Redick. Redick had suggested the media might be partly to blame for the drop in NBA ratings this season. During a show, Barkley playfully accused Redick of targeting him and fired bac

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Affleck's 'The Town': How a Movie Robbery Got a Makeover

If you've ever wondered how Hollywood transforms book material into blockbusters, look no further than Ben Affleck's crime thriller, "The Town. " Set in Boston, this film tells the story of a bank robber named Doug MacRay who falls for a bank teller after a heist. But did you know the second robbery

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

The Passing of Charles F. Dolan: A Cable TV Pioneer

Charles F. Dolan, the brain behind some of America's biggest media companies like HBO and Cablevision, has left us at the age of 98. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully due to natural causes. Dolan's journey began in Cleveland, where he dropped out of John Carroll University. His big

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

King Charles' Cancer Journey: A Quiet Battle

King Charles has been dealing with something private besides his royal duties. He's been fighting cancer, and he's done it discreetly. A insider shared that the king wants to link up with others going through similar health struggles. His treatment is on track, and doctors anticipate it continuing f

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Nov 26 2024SPORTS

Stingrays Hockey Hits Screens Statewide

Every Saturday, South Carolina's hockey enthusiasts can catch the South Carolina Stingrays in action on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, a new sports broadcast channel powered by Gray Media. This exciting partnership allows fans across the state to enjoy live games for free, right from their homes.

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Nov 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Day Charles's Aerosol Ban Hurt Diana's Beauty Routine

At just 21 years old, Prince Charles kicked off his environmental stance with a major speech. His interest in the environment grew, and when he married Diana in 1981, it led to some unique challenges. Diana loved her beauty products, especially her aerosol hair spray, but Charles had different ideas

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Shaq's Coaching Conundrum: Old-School Mindset or Player Power?

Shaquille O’Neal, the legendary Lakers center, has expressed doubts about his coaching abilities. He prefers owning a team over coaching, feeling his old-school approach may clash with today's NBA players. His colleagues, including Charles Barkley, often disagree with this view. Recently, Barkley sh

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Nov 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Johns Island's Green Future: A Vote on Parks and Farms

Last Thursday, Charleston County's finance committee gathered to decide on 18 greenbelt projects. These projects are funded by the county's transportation sales tax. All but one project got the green light. The exception was a $1. 6 million plan for 40 acres on Johns Island's Main Road. The Lowcount

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