Morgan Hughes

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Morgan Hughes |Sammy Fretwell

Richland County is being ordered to pay up to $3 million for violating state pollution rules at the under-construction Scout Motors site north of Columbia. State regulators have documented numerous instances of sediment and storm water being improperly managed, leading to pollution of the nearby environment, according to a consent order issued by the State Department of Environmental Services to Richland County and Scout Motors.

Jan 14, 2025 | thetandd.com | Morgan Hughes

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn announced $204 million in Federal Funding for Assembly Street Railroad Project during a press conference at the Columb… Columbia just got a windfall of federal dollars that should finally cover most, if not all, of the costs to reroute trains away from vehicle traffic around downtown.

Dec 9, 2024 | thetandd.com | Morgan Hughes

The small town of Blythewood is once again the center of scrutiny. A local news outlet revealed recently that a newly hired administrator for the municipality about 18 miles north of Columbia with about 6,000 residents is being investigated by the state Law Enforcement Division. Blythewood, South Carolina, hosts a town hall for the community to ask questions about the incoming Scout Motors plant in the town on Monday, … Blythewood’s new deputy administrator Tiffany Cooks, hired Nov.

Nov 23, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Morgan Hughes

In our Inside Look stories, The State's journalists take you inside places around South Carolina that you maybe haven't seen before. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. The kids are packed in like sardines, limbs overlapping and pouring out of the too-small-for-six-people golf cart taking them to their next tailgate. Something loud and up-tempo is bleating from the vehicle’s speakers. The students, dripping in garnet and black, are dancing and singing along. It’s a party, after all.

Nov 6, 2024 | getsurrey.co.uk | Morgan Hughes

With the festive season approaching and the chocolate holiday (Halloween) out of the way, some may be looking to slim down before the New Year. Eliminating just two types of food from your diet and making some easy swaps can make a substantial difference. Healthy fats and fruits and vegetables can aid in weight loss, while processed and refined products can contribute to weight gain. The first culprit probably won't surprise you - it's sugar, reports Wales Online.