NAACP boycott hits black owned businesses on St Helena Island
The NAACP tourism boycott against South Carolina over the Confederate flag has reduced visitation to St Helena Island. Black owned businesses report declines in sales and staff reductions as tourists stay away to honor the boycott. Some say they support the cause but fear ongoing economic hardship before the flag's removal. Sales begin to recover as tours book more for 2001.
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South Carolina
Arianne King-Comer
Iloilo
Indigo House
King-Comer
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Confederate Memorial
State House
Little River Set to Lose Video Gambling Profits
In Little River, a town of about 5000 near Myrtle Beach, video gambling faces a July 1 ban. Owners predict vacant real estate and job losses for casino staff while others expect new businesses to fill the space. Community members recall the village’s quiet fishing roots amid the change.
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Little Reno
Danny Joel
Pride
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Vegas
Roger Munnerlyn
Andrew Thielen
Chamber of Commerce
Munnerlyn
Betty Martin
Sandra Wrenn
Myrtle Beach
Grand Strand
Wick Scurry
Flamingo
Hardeeville
Scurry
Jean Thorpe
Ladson man wins chance to meet Nolan Ryan
David Phalon earns a Father’s Day trip to Round Rock Texas to meet Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan after his 17 year old stepdaughter Sara McDonald wins MLB contest for her essay Why My Dad Is My Hero. Phalon will bat against Ryan Express and hopes to hit one out.
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McDonald
Phalon
Ryan
Texas
Ryan Express
Citadel to enroll record freshman class next year
The Citadel will enroll up to 700 cadets next year, surpassing the prior year’s 640. Enrollment head Steve Klein cites a strong applicant pool and a broadened recruitment push, noting average SAT 1070 and GPA 3.0 among new students. The move aligns with a nationwide rise in first-time freshmen entering colleges per the Education Department.
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Charleston
Citadel
Military College
Steve Klein
Klein
US Education Department
Prostate cancer screening urged for Father's Day health
Dear Abby advocates prostate cancer screening for men, noting high risk and early detection benefits. She cites American Cancer Society data, June as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and promotes the Man to Man program for support and questions.
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Abby
American Cancer Society
Maynard Berkowitz
Minden
Nev
Maynard
ACS
Cancer.org
Yorktown to celebrate silver anniversary at Patriot's Point
The World War II aircraft carrier Yorktown marks 25 years at Patriot's Point with a yearlong program starting July 4. Chief Executive James Flatley notes the ship drew 6 million visitors and $65 million in revenue. Events include fireworks, exhibits, memorials, and a 25th anniversary ribbon cutting.
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Mount Pleasant
Patriot's Point
Yorktown
James Flatley
Flatley
Jimmy
Midway
Patriot’s Point
South Carolina
Joe Sharkey
Shipboard
Yorktown Association
Sharkey
Charleston
First Steps marks successful first year in SC
South Carolina reports near universal county adoption of First Steps early development program in its first year. Grants of up to 50,000 have been approved for 36 of 46 counties with remaining 10 applying, as Richland Lexington and Greenville outlines show substantial funding and community outreach efforts including 700 home visits and numerous workshops. Governors and local boards tout progress and plan for July deadlines for remaining counties including Sumter.
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Greenville
South Carolina
First Steps
Marie-Louise Ramsdale
Jim Hodges
Richland County
Lexington County
Greenville County
First Steps Board
Northwest Crescent Center
Ed Marshall
Sumter
Richard Baxter
Goodwill Presbyterian Church
Mayesville
Sumter County
Baxter
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