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Darius Rucker is engaged to another South Carolina native. Who is Emily Deahl?
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South Carolina native Darius Rucker is getting hitched to another South Carolinian.
Rucker and Emily Deahl shared the news of their engagement with people on Oct. 8 in a joint Instagram post.
“Thank you for showing me a level of happiness I have never known. The day I met you, I knew I didn’t want to go another one without you,” the Hootie and the Blowfish frontman wrote online. “Now I don’t have to.”
Photos of the two on social media show Rucker, barefoot and down on one knee, popping the question to Deahl on a bridge as she smiles down at him. Another photo shows Rucker kissing Deahl’s cheek, with the ring visible in a selfie.
Here’s what to know about the two and how long they have been together.
Who is Emily Deahl? Who is Darius Rucker’s fiancée?
Deahl was born in South Carolina and is a singer, songwriter, and content creator, according to social media accounts.
While her last music on Spotify was in 2023, her YouTube channel shorts are more recent and include content talking about an unnamed boyfriend in 2025.
“I never intended on keeping this part of my life from you guys for so long, but somewhere along the way of loving him, I discovered how sacred love is to me. And all I wanted to do was protect it,” Deahl wrote online of her engagement.
How long have Darius Rucker and Emily Deahl been together?
The two have kept their relationships under wraps, but there have been signs.
Deahl and Rucker confirmed their relationship online in early September, sharing a selfie taken outside the Sphere arena in Las Vegas. “Wizard of Oz at @spherevegas with my love & my boys. 1000/10!!!!!” Rucker wrote.
In February, Deahl posted in a YouTube vlog that she would be moving to London, shortly after Rucker revealed online that he had also relocated to the U.K.
Deahl’s social media shorts gave more clues, including the appearance of two King Charles Cavaliers, which we now know are Rucker’s dogs, Freddie and Larry.
In her post about their engagement, Deahl expressed how happy she was that their relationship was cemented and that she had to spend less time on Photoshop.
“But … I’m glad I don’t have to spend the time photoshopping him out of every photo now,” she said.
How old is Emily Deahl? Darius Rucker?
There is a 26-year age gap. Rucker is 59, and Deahl is reportedly 33.
Diana Leyva with The Tennessean contributed to this report.
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South Carolina Research Authority announces funding opportunity for rural healthcare tech startups
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Research Authority announced a funding opportunity available to tech startups focused on improving rural health access on Wednesday.
The Tech Catalyst Fund is one of five initiatives within the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The program is brought to life by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
SCRA was chosen to administer the Tech Catalyst Fund by SCDHHS due to its expertise in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and driving economic development through investments.
“We look forward to partnering with SCRA to promote consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions to drive development and innovation across rural South Carolina,” said SCDHHS Director Eunice Medina.
Non-dilutive funding will be provided to awarded tech startups that address the unmet needs in rural South Carolina, specifically focused on prevention and management of chronic diseases, while increasing quality, affordability, and access to care.
“The Tech Catalyst Fund will drive the development and deployment of medical innovations, bringing meaningful change to those who need it most,” said Bill Kirkland, SCRA President and CEO.
Prospective startups will have until June 25 to apply for this funding opportunity, after which a series of evaluations will take place. More information about eligibility can be found here.
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