South-Carolina
Riverkeeper discovers hundreds of dead chickens discarded in SC river
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) – A South Carolina riverkeeper came across a strange sight Tuesday afternoon: hundreds of dead chickens floating in the water.
According to information from Hugo Krispyn, a riverkeeper for the Edisto River, hundreds of rotting chicken carcasses in feed bags were left near a bridge at the North Fork area of the river.
The dumping spot is located near the county line between Aiken and Lexington counties.
Krispyn said in a Facebook post that when he first approached the carcasses he believed it was a fairly routine littering incident before realizing what the strange floating mass actually was.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is looking into the incident, according to Krispyn. The chickens do not fall under the category of ordinary littering, as it is a crime to dispose of animal carcasses in a waterway in the Palmetto State.
Dead animals in river water could spread disease for those who rely on rivers for drinking water.
It is unclear at this time who is responsible for putting the chickens into the water or where the chickens came from.
WIS News 10 has reached out to SCDNR for comment and they responded saying:
“Our officers initially responded Tuesday and then contacted the S.C. Department of Environmental Services, which is the regulatory authority in this matter.”
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A loud boom was heard and felt across the Midlands around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Viewers reported hearing and feeling the boom from as far as North Augusta to Darlington County.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a M 0.0 sonic boom occurred 3.7 miles northeast of the St. Andrews area.
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South-Carolina
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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