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SC gas prices rise over previous week, experts eye Mid-East crisis
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Gas prices in South Carolina were four cents higher last week than the week before amid the threat of Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend.
The average price for a gallon of gas statewide was $3.24 per gallon, eight cents higher than a month ago, but 13.3 cents lower than one year ago, according to GasBuddy, which surveys thousands of gas stations each week.
The cheapest gas in the state sold for $2.87 per gallon, while the most expensive was nearly a dollar per gallon higher at $3.79.
The lowest price for gas in the Tri-County area as of Monday morning was $2.99, listed at three stations in Charleston and one in North Charleston.
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Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said that with Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend, the stakes couldn’t have been higher for a major impact on oil and gas prices.
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“With the attacks largely thrarwted and mostly unsuccessful, and with Iran signaling that their attack will be the end of their response, the risk to crude oil has diminished, and the situation is thankfully likely to de-escalate going forward,” De Haan said. “If Israel, which has promised to respond with further attacks, indeed does press on, it could certainly still push oil prices higher.”
The national average price for gas rose 3.1 cents over the past week, averaging $3.60. That price is 14.2 cents higher than a month ago but 5.5 cents lower than one year ago.
The national average price for diesel fuel dropped 1.2 cents in the last week to an average of $4.01 per gallon.
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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M baseball added left-handed pitcher, Logan Prisco, out of South Carolina through the transfer portal on Friday night.
Prisco worked as a relief pitcher for the Gamecocks this past season, appearing in 20 games. He posted a 3.45 ERA while tallying 34 strikeouts.
Prisco is the fifth pitcher the Aggies have picked up in the offseason along with Caleb Kimble (Houston), Johnny Nuanez (Wichita State), Jase Evangelista (UNLV) and Wade Cooper (Texas State). Prisco is the eighth overall player added to the Aggies roster this offseason.
Prisco will have two seasons of eligibility once he is in College Station.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
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