South-Carolina
SC Man’s Clothing Line Highlights African American History
By ALEXIS HAMILTON, The Greenville Information
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — When Jaquial Durham displays on his begin in trend, he’s fast to inform the story of how he missed his personal promenade and used the cash his grandmother gave him for a tuxedo to as an alternative begin a trend line.
“She was upset, however that’s what I wished to do,” Durham stated.
The Clemson native would later start work with Mr. Knickerbockers to create a line reflecting African American historical past to promote in its shops, however the retailer finally backed out because of the designs not becoming their shopper base.
Feeling discouraged, Durham determined to take a break. Inside that point, he earned his bachelor’s diploma from Winston-Salem State College and two masters from George Washington College and Georgetown College. He additionally began a media firm, Public Tradition, which focuses on city areas and rural areas via music, movie, sports activities, and trend and know-how.
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Merging his research along with his media firm, he created a trend assortment that may inform the tales of Black figures and organizations at predominantly white establishments.
“On white campuses within the South, there may be an untold story,” he stated.
By way of trend, Durham takes the historical past of African American folks and landmarks mixed with hand-painted artwork to create a capsule. Along with the capsules, Durham curated QR codes for the clothes that one can scan and it offers details about the precise design.
His first assortment took about two and a half years, however Durham stated it couldn’t have come at a greater time.
“It was good timing as a result of I additionally was lately admitted for my doctoral diploma at Clemson,” Durham stated.
“And so it was good, to be admitted to the college, come again residence and be extra concerned with the group.”
Durham’s assortment was impressed by Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas’ e-book “Name My Identify, Clemson” which takes a have a look at African Individuals who’ve performed a pivotal function in sustaining Clemson College and the land.
The primary piece within the assortment includes a depiction of the Pupil League for Black Id (SLBI), a student-led group that promoted tradition and historical past at Clemson.
Three extra items coming to the Clemson assortment give attention to Harvey Gantt, the primary African American scholar admitted to Clemson, Littlejohn Grill, a spot the place largely Black Clemson residents would hang around, and Eva Hester Martin, a direct descendant of labored slaves on the Fort Hill Plantation.
“I made a decision to launch them individually as a result of I wished to offer every bit its personal life story in his personal life and his personal time to shine,” Durham stated.
By way of his media firm, Public Tradition Leisure Group, Durham is merging it with the Public Tradition Collections and his dissertation to inform the tales of Black historical past and tradition at Clemson College via the format of a documentary.
Durham has plans to launch extra collections to function different universities within the South, together with the College of Florida, the College of Mississippi, Mississippi State College, the College of Georgia, the College of Alabama and extra.
For extra details about Durham’s line, go to thepublicculturecollections.com.
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Dates set for South Carolina’s 2024 Tax Free Weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The dates are set for South Carolina’s 2024 Tax Free Weekend.
It kicks of Friday, Aug. 2 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 4.
Eligible items that can be purchased tax-free both in-store and online include:
- computers
- printers
- school supplies
- clothing and accessories
- shoes
- certain bed and bath items
Click here for a detailed list of tax-free items and shopping lists.
“As inflation continues to drain many wallets, this year’s Tax Free Weekend offers some relief for weary families,” said South Carolina Department of Revenue Director (SCDOR) Hartley Powell. “Every shopper saves money during this tax holiday, particularly on back-to-school essentials.”
According to SCDOR, shoppers in the Palmetto State bought over $30.4 million in tax-free items during last year’s Tax Free Weekend.
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Gas prices rise ahead of July 4th in Georgia, South Carolina
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Though gas prices in Georgia and South Carolina have risen ahead of Independence Day, GasBuddy predicts the lowest holiday price since 2021.
These are the prices for some of our counties a day before the holiday, according to AAA:
In the Augusta-Aiken area, gas was priced at $3.32 per gallon. That’s 10 cents higher than a year ago.
In the Aiken-Edgefield area, the price per gallon averaged $3.24 – seven cents higher than last year.
According to GasBuddy’s annual summer travel survey, 45% of Americans plan to head on the road over Independence Day weekend.
Drivers this Independence Day weekend might feel a little bit more patriotic when they head to the gas station. The national average price of gasoline on July 4 is expected to be $3.49 per gallon, the lowest holiday price since 2021, GasBuddy states.
As of Wednesday, the national average price still sits at $3.51 per gallon.
To save money on gas, drivers should shop around for the best prices, especially when crossing state lines, using a tool like the GasBuddy app. Road trippers can also sign up for the free Pay with GasBuddy card to save up to 25 cents per gallon on every fill-up.
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Former Gamecock WR Kylic Horton Finds New Home
Former 2022 three star wide receiver, Kylic Horton, officially finds a new home after entering the transfer portal back in December. Horton won’t have to travel far as he heads just 45 south to SC State.
The 6-foot-4 205 pounds wide out from Santee, S.C. never found his footing in Columbia. He redshirted in 2022 as he was transitioning to the SEC level. As a redshirt freshman in 2023, Horton appeared against Furman, Florida, and Missouri.
Horton is one of six wide receiver transfers following the 2023 season, joining: Antwane “Juice” Wells (Ole Miss), Zavier Short (Appalachian State), O’Mega Blake, Landon Samson, and Kelton Henderson. Horton will have three years left of eligibility to play for the in state Bulldogs.
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