Science & Technology
New Emmett Till Memory app can’t be vandalized
It was as predictable as hot weather in a Mississippi Delta summer. Once again last month, the shot-up sign marking the spot where the body of civil rights martyr Emmett Till was pulled from the Tallahatchie River was the site of a vandalism controversy. That’s why, in time for the 64th anniversary of his murder on…
Read MoreVirtual Bridges: Technology Helps Inmates Prepare for Life Outside Prison
By Rachel Holloway (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Are American prisons doing their jobs? Are they rehabilitating inmates rather than simply punishing them? More than that, are the nation’s prisons adequately protecting society in exchange for the billions in taxpayer dollars spent annually to fund them? These are just a few of the fundamental questions that have arisen…
Read MoreCharleston County Aviation Authority Wraps Up 2019 Airport Management Internship Program
Charleston County Aviation Authority recently said goodbye to their 2019 Summer Airport Management Interns Ashley Robinson and Treyonna Alston. Ashley, an IT graduate of Purdue University, spent 10 weeks with the IT staff and said she learned a lot from the staff. Treyonna, a rising Junior at South Carolina State University, spent 10 weeks with…
Read MoreConstruction Begins on Charleston Tech Center in South Carolina Opportunity Zone
Hunt Real Estate Capital, Iron Bridge Capital, LLC, and the Charleston Digital Corridor announced in July the commencement of construction of the Charleston Tech Center (CTC), an architecturally modern, six-story office building located in Downtown Charleston, SC. The CTC is targeted to start-up, early-stage, and mature tech companies. The development of the CTC, a 92,000-square-foot building…
Read MoreCharleston County Park and Recreation Commission and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium are Spirit of Cooperation Award Recipients
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium (SCSGC) were recently awarded the Spirit of Cooperation Award by Community Pride, Inc. of Charleston County. CCPRC and SCSGC won the award for a partnership with Clemson’s Carolina Clear Program and the College of Charleston’s Grice Marine Lab for their…
Read MoreNational Technology Program for Girls launches in Charleston Tri-County
The Next IT Girl will officially launch a chapter in the Lowcountry August 3, 2019. Girls from all communities of Charleston are invited to attend a free kickoff technology workshop at Charleston Southern University 9200 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. The one day workshop allows participants to be exposed to…
Read MoreAAA Carolinas: Five Ways To Help Your Car Survive Extreme Heat
This long heat wave that has covered the Carolinas can take a toll on people, animals and even cars. Extreme heat can push a vehicle past its limits, and once again this year some drivers will find themselves stranded at the roadside because of it. “While many drivers think about the importance of getting their…
Read MoreShark Week at the South Carolina Aquarium: Experience the Weird, Wild and Wonderful World of Sharks
The South Carolina Aquarium invites visitors to experience the weird, wild and wonderful world of sharks during its annual Shark Week from July 27 – August 4. Aligning with Discovery Channel’s ‘Shark Week,’ the South Carolina Aquarium will celebrate the wonderful side of the ocean’s most misunderstood creature: the shark! Ongoing shark activities include special…
Read MoreCharleston County Public Library Continues Self-Check Kiosk Installation Rollout at Several Branches
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is debuting new self-check kiosks at several of its branches this week. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s continued efforts to enhance the patron experience and remove barriers. “These new kiosks, which are becoming the standard in libraries throughout the country, increase efficiency and allow staff more time with our patrons,…
Read MoreThe Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA): Providing Opportunities
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), a statewide trade association representing every facet of the Texas oil and natural gas industry including small independents and major producers, has for 100 years lived up to its mission of promoting a robust oil and natural gas industry while…
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