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The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kershaw County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2022, Richland County ranks 40th among South Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,015

In 2022, residents of Richland County received an average of $11,015 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in South Carolina.

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On Sunday, March 23 former W.j. Keenan High School MiLaysia Fulwiley competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

The South Carolina Gamecocks won 64-53.

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On Sunday, March 23 former Camden High School Joyce Edwards competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

Their team entered the tournament as a 1 seed.

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Ja'Von Benson, former Ridge View High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

The game took place in Fiserv Forum.

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Ashlyn Watkins, former Cardinal Newman School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

The game took place in Colonial Life Arena.

5 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Columbia Standard publication area in 2024

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the Columbia Standard publication area submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lexington County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lexington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Fairfield County in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fairfield County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lexington County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lexington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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On Saturday, March 22, former Spring Valley High School Lauryn Taylor collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

Their team entered the tournament as a 14 seed.

On Friday, March 21 former W.j. Keenan High School MiLaysia Fulwiley competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

The game took place in Colonial Life Arena.

Joyce Edwards, former Camden High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

The South Carolina Gamecocks won 108-48.

Ja'Von Benson, former Ridge View High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

Their team entered the tournament as a 6 seed.

Ashlyn Watkins, former Cardinal Newman School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament