Graduates with intellectual disabilities find work at South Carolina hotel

The Shepherd Hotel partners with a program at nearby Clemson University that helps students with intellectual disabilities live and work independently.

Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program ...

Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

Unique partnership teaches life skills to people with intellectual disabilities

About 30% of the staff at the Shepherd Hotel in South Carolina have intellectual disabilities, and the hotel has partnered with nearby Clemson University to help them learn skills that will allow ...

Supreme Court sends case testing limits of death penalty for intellectually disabled back to lower court

The Supreme Court vacated a federal appeals court’s decision blocking a death row inmate’s execution because he says he’s intellectually disabled, ordering the lower court to issue a clearer ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump wins South Carolina

Former President Trump will win South Carolina’s presidential contest, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, positioning him to claim the state’s nine electoral votes. Trump’s win ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

South Carolina women clear-cut betting favorites

South Carolina was viewed as a second-tier contender, not one of the clear favorites, entering last season. Oddsmakers aren't doubting the Gamecocks this season, though.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban

South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

South Carolina defeats noncitizen voting ban

South Carolina voters defeated a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

43 monkeys escape South Carolina research facility

Forty-three rhesus monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in South Carolina Wednesday after a caretaker accidentally left a door unsecured, the company's CEO told CBS News. ...

Search remains on for dozens of escaped monkeys in South Carolina

The search continues for dozens of escaped monkeys in South Carolina. Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys, bred for medical research, escaped from a facility Wednesday. Law enforcement and health ...

25 Escaped Monkeys of 43 Are Captured in South Carolina

The monkeys escaped after a worker at a research center left an enclosure unlocked. One monkey was captured Saturday, and another 24 on Sunday, while the rest remain at large.

Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Working Well: How to Find the Elusive Work-Life Balance

It can be hard to learn to slow down and find work-life balance.

Business - Inc. - November 3

'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'

I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s.

Trump earned money from government sources through Washington hotel, Democrats find

Over 11 months while former President Trump was in office, his Washington, D.C., hotel took in some $300,000 from sources inside and outside of government, including tens of thousands in payments ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Helene survivors in North Carolina still in shock but finding hope

North Carolinians devastated by Helene are determined to stay and rebuild homes wrecked by the monster storm.

Report finds hate against South Asians in U.S. rising

A new report published by Stop AAPI Hate shows a recent rise in hate and discrimination against South Asian Americans. The nonprofit organization found that 75% of anti-Asian online threats in ...

Family looks for missing Broadway dancer Zelig Williams in South Carolina

A family in South Carolina is pleading with the community to help them find a Broadway dancer who disappeared nearly two weeks ago

Entertainment - ABC News - October 16

SEC newcomers represent major challenges to league powers South Carolina, LSU

South Carolina and LSU have two major new challengers for Southeastern Conference supremacy.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

South Carolina man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Black transgender woman

A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for the murder of a Black transgender woman. In February, a jury convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter for the 2019 killing of Dime Doe on all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American

South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring Robert Smalls.

Can South Carolina run it back -- and nine more questions

Who will replace Caitlin Clark in the player of the year spotlight? We have answers ahead of the Nov. 4 tipoff.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite objections from judge and jurors

Moore, 59, was killed on Friday evening as the state pursues a rapid spree of killings. South Carolina has executed a man on death row, despite widespread calls for his life to be spared, including ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite appeals for mercy

Richard Moore was put to death by lethal injection Friday for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk.

Richard Moore executed in South Carolina despite appeal to cut sentence to life

South Carolina executed convicted killer Richard Moore despite a broad appeal for mercy by parties that included three jurors and the judge from his trial.

Power Rankings: Oregon stays on top, South Carolina joins top 25

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Assault, kidnapping charges against South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins dismissed

Ashlyn Watkins was arrested in August after an alleged incident in a student housing center on South Carolina’s campus.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has charges against her dismissed

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has had the charges against her dismissed, according to online court records

Sports - ABC News - November 5

South Carolina lifts suspension of Ashlyn Watkins after charges are dismissed

Ashlyn Watkins was charged with assault and kidnapping on Aug. 31

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Forty-three monkeys at large in South Carolina after escaping research facility

Residents advised to keep doors and windows locked as police use thermal imaging cameras to search for animals. These monkeys went bananas: 43 monkeys escaped from a research facility in South ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

40 primates escape South Carolina research center, police say

Police in South Carolina were asking for the public's help in locating 40 primates that escaped on Wednesday.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

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