Gilbert High School science teacher finalist for state award

Dani Stroud is one of five finalists for the award, to be presented at a May gala in Columbia. Stroud receives $10,000 and moves on the next round of competition, which includes an interview with a team of expert judges.

Initial S.C. unemployment claims rise by 314 in week

Two counties – Horry and Greenville – saw 300 or more claims, while Richland County had 228. Since Match 15, 2020, DEW has paid out more than $5.6 billion to claimants in a combination of state and federal benefits.

MTC to hold in-person graduation May 1 at Segra Park

The 10 a.m. ceremony, which will also be livestreamed, will feature Midlands Tech graduate and law firm founder Bianca Williams as commencement speaker. Face coverings and social distancing will be required.

South Carolinians have lost $30 million to cybercriminals

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's 2020 Internet Crimes Report found that South Carolinians lost more than $30 million to cybercriminals, particularly in business email and email account compromise.