South-Carolina
South Carolina Democratic Party invites Tim Walz to speak at state convention
Former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz will speak at the South Carolina Democratic Party’s state convention later this month.
Walz ran alongside then-Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket in the 2024 election. He is the governor of Minnesota and is touring the country speaking at town halls in Republican House districts.
“Governor Tim Walz brings the kind of experience, heart, and vision that defines strong Democratic leadership,” Christale Spain, South Carolina Democratic Party chairperson, said in a statement about the May 31 visit. “We are honored to welcome him to South Carolina to help rally Democrats around our shared values as we take on the GOP in 2026.”
The South Carolina Democratic Party’s State Convention takes place at the state fairgrounds in Columbia. During the convention, the party will elect state officers, discuss proposed organizational policy changes, and hear from guest speakers.
Bella Carpentier covers the South Carolina legislature, state and Greenville County politics. Contact her at bcarpentier@gannett.com.
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 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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