Thomas Hyslip

4 days ago | tegacaysun.com | Thomas Hyslip

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s labor market continued to show strength in May 2025, with gains in employment and a slight dip in the statewide unemployment rate, according to the latest data released by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). The number of employed residents rose to a seasonally adjusted 2,453,733 — an increase of 5,160 compared to April and 25,136 more than in May 2024. The state’s total labor force also grew, climbing by 4,395 people to 2,559,438.

4 days ago | tegacaysun.com | Thomas Hyslip

Cairns secured her spot at nationals after winning the regional IEA competition in Lumberton, NC, in February 2025—a second straight regional championship that has set the stage for her national success. The talented rider previously earned national qualification in 2024 after triumphing at the Southeast Regionals in Tennessee, where she made her debut at the Nationals in Texas. At this year’s IEA National Finals, held June 21–22, Megan distinguished herself in the Western Horsemanship class.

2 weeks ago | tegacaysun.com | Thomas Hyslip

CHARLESTON, SC (June 12, 2025) — The College of Charleston has announced that more than 2,100 students were named to the President’s List and over 1,880 students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The following local students were recognized for their academic achievements. To qualify for the President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. Thomas Brown of Clover majoring in Exercise Science.

2 weeks ago | tegacaysun.com | Thomas Hyslip

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is again urging travelers to steer clear of public USB charging ports and unsecured airport Wi‑Fi—a warning echoed by federal agencies including the FCC and FBI. Juice‑Jacking: A Persistent Threat“Juice‑jacking” occurs when hackers embed malware into public USB ports, exploiting connected devices to steal data or install malicious software. Despite no confirmed widespread attacks, federal authorities continue sounding the alarm.

2 weeks ago | tegacaysun.com | Thomas Hyslip

The Baxter Collection and Recycling Center, located on Highway 160, will temporarily close beginning July 14 to allow for continued renovation work, including the construction of a new turn lane into the facility. The center is expected to reopen on or before September 2. The temporary closure is part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving access and overall functionality of the site.